Drake Design Photography: January 2010

Too many days in my life I feel sorry for myself.

I wonder if I could be smarter.

Run my business better.

Be a better mother, grandmother, friend.

Could I be a better wife? Oh yes.

Christian? How broken I am.

I indulge in sinful worry.

Not being faithful in my trust that He will provide and comfort always.

What a sad individual I have become.

Yes, I pray.

So, today in walks a young man.

Little do I know at that moment, I will remember Travis for the rest of my life.

He is only eleven years old.

I met him on Monday, but he was in a crowd and I did not really meet him.

Today, it was funny how he made me smile with the first true introduction.

A short 20 minutes later, I felt he was my friend.

His amazing humor, and very deep intellect let me open my eyes again to what is really important.

He looked into my camera with a determination I have seldom seen.

With a purpose to show someone special, that he is a very special person.

As I looked through the viewfinder, I saw a young man longing for unconditional love.

His pose was practiced and deliberate.

He just wants someone to give him a home.

Love him unconditionally.

We even joked and posed with his arms outstretched and begging, praying.

"Please sir, can you give me a home?"

I know nothing of his past life before today.

It is very obvious it has not been an easy eleven years.

Probably more eventful than I would ever wish to believe.

But he posed, smiled, begged, and I am sure he prays for a home.

One that is full of love. The unconditional kind.

He made me feel good enough for anything today.

It will take some time for me to forget again how blessed and spoiled I am.

Prayers are answered in the strangest ways.

Thank you Travis for transforming my camera and me today.

Thursday, January 28, 2010