John has provided us with a very inspirational challenge this week with the theme of Places Shaped by Water! From John, The Challenge: Share up to six waterscapes—images where water shapes the scene. Choose your favorite places, your favorite photos, or a single location that inspires you. Natural or man‑made, peaceful or wild—if water helpsContinue reading “Lens Artists Challenge #412 | Places Shaped by Water”
Tag Archives: Family
Setting Boundaries in Tough Times: Prioritizing Your Well-being
When life feels hard, it is easy to pull in, its also easy to think you need to go external, thinking others may have ‘the answer’, and yet that isn’t an individuals responsibility when they are facing something ‘big’. A very recent experience for our girl, resulted in a significant surgery after being diagnosed withContinue reading “Setting Boundaries in Tough Times: Prioritizing Your Well-being”
Physical Reality + Emotional Pain
I messaged my husband before our daughters appointment today, my back is so sore I definitely need an epsom salt bath when I get home. The same back, hip pain, on my lower left side, as yesterday. Both days my daughter had appointments for her upcoming Thyroid Cancer Surgery. I am drained! I got backContinue reading “Physical Reality + Emotional Pain”
Embracing Change + Belief: Preparing for Surgery as a Family
Yesterday, July 22nd, I was reminded of the power of belief. Just after lunch, I had a strong feeling to check my phone, and open our family email. 15 minutes prior we had received an email about our daughters surgery for her Thyroid Cancer with a date. It is something we have been waiting monthsContinue reading “Embracing Change + Belief: Preparing for Surgery as a Family”
Time Spent Together
Cherish this time spend with people. It truly does mean the most. Earlier this morning, shortly after 6am I was up and as I walked out of our bunkie (at the family cottage) I was hit with a beautiful stream of sunlight. Of course I had to grab my camera and my fav wider lensContinue reading “Time Spent Together”
Life Lessons from My Boys
Lessons from My Boys đź’– When I was 17 I got my first dog, a male black lab, he truly was my best friend. We did everything together. He got me through a very challenging time with a boy in high school. He became my protector in the most gentle lab way to lead meContinue reading “Life Lessons from My Boys”
Empowering Your Child Through Cancer | A Mother’s Journey
Sitting on the deck early this morning, a bright beautiful red Cardinal joined us. There is never an easy way to say this, so Im just going to say it… On the May long weekend, we received some heavy news. The journey we had been on with our daughter for over a year, came withContinue reading “Empowering Your Child Through Cancer | A Mother’s Journey”
Put The To-Do List Aside
Tomorrow it becomes known of what my daughter is facing. I am an honest mixture of sadness, sorrow, anger, frustration and optimism. The Ontario medical system, when trying to figure out basic stuff… just fucking sucks! Seriously. And from our experience over the past 5 years, its only getting worse. People’s lives are at stakeContinue reading “Put The To-Do List Aside”
The Significance of a Simple Snapshot in Family Moments
One of my favourite things about photography is going back through the images. I used to check my camera far too often while in the moment and shooting, now I aim to shoot conservatively and encourage my family members who get handed my camera. I am however able to be much more present in theContinue reading “The Significance of a Simple Snapshot in Family Moments”
Cherishing Memories: A Heartfelt Christmas Reflection
My heart has been holding a lot this Christmas season, appreciating the time with loved ones and equally the time spent within the walls of my home. Merry Christmas from our family. This year, we have a special ornament on the tree. Last year I know my heart was still numb processing the grief ofContinue reading “Cherishing Memories: A Heartfelt Christmas Reflection”
