Early this morning...

I tried to set the mood of tackling the week by playing the Air Force One Movie Theme (amongst other classical inspirational music) loudly from Glenn's ihome. The kids didn't get the metaphor and swiftly mocked my intentions by pretending to run in slow motion. (picture a tongue in cheek parody "a la chariots of fire") Some day they'll get deep like me.

My MOM mini session day for April 10th is completely booked up. I am considering adding another day so please email me if you are considering a mini session.

Life is, whether we like it or not, moving forward. And we are learning our new normal. This blog has served its purpose of communicating to so many during the tough times- and given us a platform for us to collectively celebrate during the good times. Please accept my sincere gratitude for each click on this site. I will not be writing as often- I am trying to focus on creating a pathway toward the next chapter. When I write here, it feels a bit melancholy- as if I am still trying to find hope that he will survive this. So, it's not the best emotional fit for me. This blog focused on that hope- and I'm having a hard time transitioning from that position to where I must go. It can be done. Just moving slowly.

I'll end with a quote from my favorite company of all time-- Compendium, Inc. (you must go check out their website if you want/need inspiration)

"Someday all you’ll have to light the way will be a single ray of hope—and that will be enough."
Kobi Yamada

Mothers and Children

Saw this video and thought about it for 3 days. LOVE the images. Inspired by the words. And, instead of just imagining what I could do with all of the feelings it stirred up and creative energy I have swirling, I decided to use it as a springboard and open up one day of mini sessions in April.

In honor of Mother's day 2010 I would like to photograph children and their mothers. Any age. Boy or Girl. 1 month to 99 years. Together. Just being you. Celebrating your relationship. Simply. Beautifully.

Sessions will take place at my home in West Chester, PA. (no travel sessions available at this time) Do NOT. I repeat. DO NOT start stressing about how you look and about why you don't want your picture taken. YOU are so. beyond. that.

Here is another video on the topic that a friend shared with me recently. Get out the tissues.




I am SO looking forward to this day. Additional information regarding the sessions can be found at my website (www.amygleason.com) under the mini session tab. You can contact me at amy@amygleason.com using MOMS as the type of session and for time slots available. Give this gift to yourself if you are a mom. Give this gift to your Mom if you are lucky enough to have a local mom. Or here's an idea- give it to your wife for Mother's Day. (images will be delivered before Mother's Day 2010) Promise we'll have fun and create some beautiful images.

enjoy the moments-- treasure those you love-

Amy

I know it's been a while since

I posted. And I'm okay. Some days are ...well...okay. And some days...not so much. Occasionally I get a feeling as if I have stepped into a 5 mile deep hole. And I'm still falling. And sometimes I just miss him. Plain old miss him. His laugh. His attitude and advice. His love and perserverence. Can't imagine that he is not "somewhere" and if he is- how can I tap into that? I went through these same feelings after Skyler died- and spent many months chasing that thought. This time, I am just trying to slow down. Slow down and continue to love and be loved. And to be grateful for the 20 years that we had together. I am so very grateful for having shared my life with him.

My message to all of you right now is this. Please. Please. Please take time to treasure those you love. Try so very hard to concentrate on and celebrate the ways in which he/she makes this world a better place. Not because you might lose them tomorrow. Because you might not. Either way are sharing this sweet life and together becoming something beautiful (or something not so beautiful). The choice is yours.

I have been spinning in circles in my mind about my work. And where to house my business. And when to start back and in what capacity. I was able to do a newborn session last week and loved it. Beyond. Considering starting back with newborn work exclusively but not sure exactly whether to build a studio here (convert garage- not ideal) or rent some space. (not ideal either just yet) Can't seem to make a commitment to either but would love to move forward. Glenn and I spent last year making preparations to build a studio (on our property) and though he wanted me to continue with it- I just can't seem to move forward without him.

But then again I think of the words to the Jack Johnson song. "Who's to say what's impossible? Well they forgot, this world keeps spinning and with each new day, I can feel the change in everything."

Love that line. Who's to say what's impossible? I'm trying hard to move beyond fears and imagine. our future (still a bright one). without him.