How far would you go?

I received an email from my Aunt this morning in California with a link to a short film called, The Bridge. Both she and my uncle are devout Christians and active members at Saddleback Church where Pastor Rick Warren presides (also the author of The Purpose Driven Life).

Many days I awake to an inbox that includes a daily devotional. I take a moment (sometimes, less than that which is really ashame) and skim through it. However, this morning I skimmed… paused… clicked… STOPPED… then cried. I buried my face and quickly remembered the BIG PICTURE!

What is your “Big Picture”?:)

The Bridge

Meet Bobo from Hong Kong

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The phone call went a little something like this, “Hey Kristin, this is Franco calling (insert the tears).” My heart DROPPED. He continued, “This doesn’t have anything to do with our wedding. We just arrived home from the veterinarian. Our dog, Bobo, is not going to make it.” My heart PLUMMETED! He simply asked, “We would like to have family pictures of us before he goes. We only have a short time left with him. Would you take them?”

“110% YES, I thought!”

Although I was not raised around animals (well, actually we had a couple of doberman’s growing up)…still, for some reason I’ve never had a burning desire to own a pet (clearly I realize that is about to change as I know one day soon we’ll be hearing, “Mommy PLEASE can we get a puppy, PLEASEEEEEEE!”). Cathy & Franco, on the otherhand, have had Bobo for 13 years (well, Cathy anyway). He actually travelled all the way from HONG KONG! Cathy described how he was just a baby when she first got him.

Please keep this precious, sweet couple in your thoughts and prayers. Bobo is a precious being of God that is suffering from nasty, cancerous tumors. After several opinions it was determined that they are too deep and inoperable.

Thank you, Cathy and Franco. I’m blessed to be part of this journey with YOU!

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Cheyenne Schultz - oh, kristin – i’m just sitting here in tears over this. I will pray that Cathy and Franco find some peace in this and that Bobo is able to spend his final days without pain. This just breaks my heart.

p.s. he looks like a little koala bear in the two shots against the blue door – just precious.October 20, 2008 – 11:09 pm

Cathy - Hi Kristin, we love the pictures soooo much!! Thank you so much for your help, we really appreciate it!!

You are a very nice and kind person!! WE LOVE YOU SOOO MUCH!!!
XOXOXOXOXO ^_^October 22, 2008 – 11:49 am

Kim & Marcus – Charlotte eSession

Hurry…Hurry…BLOG! BLOG! BLOG! My fingers can’t type fast enough….

My husband I are attempting to implement a family routine on evenings in which I’m not shooting and my 5:30pm work cut-off is quickly approaching right now. GO…GO…GO…

Kim & Marcus were a BLAST!! I was introduced to Kim’s infectious laugh (she is incredibly ticklish) and boy does it make for great pictures. LOVE IT!

They are set to marry next weekend at St. Peter’s Catholic followed by a Ballantyne Resort reception. Can’t wait to see these two tie the knot – they’re SO in love!!!

Stay tuned for wedding day images…

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Cheyenne Schultz - love that cute feet shot!October 15, 2008 – 10:06 pm