The Taker of the Photo

 To end this year's blog book I wanted to share something a friend shared that really resonated with me: 

I am the taker of the photos. 

I am the receiver of the groans, the eye-rolls and "hurry ups". 

I am the one who disrupts the moments to capture them. 

And sometimes it's hard to be that person. But I am the holder of the memories... 

I am the one who keeps the precious proof. 

I am the bearer of the stories, 

the maker of the photo books that bring tears, laughter, and love rushing into the room each time they are opened. 

One day the  eye- rolls will be replaced with absolute all-consuming gratitude, for the image of a smiling face so missed 

and a memory returned home to stay. 

Keep disrupting life to capture it, when it's all that is left. Someone, somewhere will be so very glad you did.