My studio is coming along! The new floor is going to start being laid today, and then I have to wrap up a few things like permits, furniture, etc. =)
However, I'm going to be putting off my "Grand Opening" until March, and I will keep everyone posted on the date. I found out last week that I have a tumor on my kidney and was told this week that there is a 97% chance that it's malignant. I will be going in the next week or so for surgery that will require a recovery time of 4-6 weeks.
The first thing I was moved to get done when I found out I could possibly have cancer was to take individual pictures with each of my girls. Sure, my girls are some of the most photographed children around. I have a lot of precious pictures of my daughters that I will treasure forever - but I'm always on the "taking" end of the camera. It was important to me to have pictures of me WITH my children. It's something I know they'll treasure in the future and if something were to happen to me, it's something I want them to have. Not to say anything will happen. My prognosis is excellent, and I don't forsee any problems - but when someone sits you down and tells you you have cancer, it makes you stop and think.
I set my lights up and put my camera on a tripod, and my mom came over and graciously took pictures of me with my girls, my husband, and my family. These pictures are a reminder to me of why I am a photographer and what an important job I have to preserve such special memories and treasures for the families I come in contact with. Please enjoy the slideshow of my family & hug your babies extra tight tonight!
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