A year of Change 2011

This year was a stepping stone for me. I took a leap off faith and left my Job . A job that I had been at for 10 years . A job I had studied my butt off for , became state certifed for , and .. well was quite good at. I meet so many wonderful people there and I do miss them dearly. In my journey this year to become who I should have been all along .... I have found many new friends along the way. So many people have reached out to help me grow as a person and as a photographer. I do believe everyone enters our life for a reason. God will put people in your path just when you need them most. And I am thankful this year for all the people in my life who have come and gone . Each one of you have taught me something that I will carry through to the next years of my life. Thank you to all my clients who believed in me and gave me the chance of a lifetime. You never know what it is like to follow a dream ... till you take the first step. And no matter how long this journey takes I am in it for the long haul. Looking forward to a new year , new friends, new adventures, and to continue my journey to become who I always should have been. Wishing for all of you that 2012 take you places you have never dreamed possible!

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Therepies Plus ... a lesson in a strength of the human spirit

Not to long ago I was hired to photograph a session at Therapies Plus in Wisconsin Rapids. My goal was to express just how hard little things we often take for granted .... can be for so many others . I left the center that day with a new attitude about life. These kids and young adults struggle so hard just to do the simple things in life. To lift a glass to take a drink, to walk or even crawl across the floor. To say I love you to there parents..... to speak a word at all. Many communicate through sign language their needs. A life saver for anybody whom lives with a non verbal child or adult. It is so frustrating for these individuals to communicate there basic needs. With sign they are able to ask for food, drink, what they want to do that day... These therapists that work with these kids and young adults work so hard to make a difference in the lives of these clients. They teach them how to live with the limitations they have and how to get around them. Each child I met that day had such a personality ... so loving and happy. When I went home that day I thanked God for all the blessings I have. So many things we all take for granted. And I thank God for giving us the people in this world who get up everyday and help someone in need. Be a therapist , parent or friend.. It takes a special kind of person to understand and to reach these kids . And a special parent to love them through it all.