Welcome my friends to blog #1!
It's a crazy week to begin this, but I am filled with emotion and may as well let it spill a bit.
This week marks six years since my husband, Leo, died suddenly of a heart attack at age 41. This time of year is always tough, but I was determined not to go into a tailspin. Then a friend of mine died in a motorcycle accident. Toby was 46 and one of the dearest, most earnest Christians I knew. Working through his death, spending time with caring, mutual friends and his widow really helped me process my own grief a step further. Grieving really never seems to stop; it goes away for a season, and then washes over you like an unexpected wave. Then I also spent two days with my folks and my youngest son, Leo, at Roche Harbor. I needed nurturing, and I received it. I'm usually a pretty tough cookie, so I think it was a shock for my parents to see how much I needed them.
Back to reality on Saturday! I photographed at StoneyRidge Farm for the first time ever - I love this family! Debbie and Derrick Gavette took this farm from a dilapidated potato farm to a thriving tourist business in Everson, Washington. They have pumpkins, scarecrows, hay rides, farm animals, caramel apple pie, and on and on... all worth a visit at least once every October. I'll be photographing every Saturday there from noon to 2 p.m.
Later I met with two of my favorite client families for slide shows. Geneva will be interning with me this year for her graduation project! I've known her family since we were in a 4H club together about 10 years ago. They always make me feel like I am somebody special. Brittany comes from one of the funniest families I've ever worked with - their mirth and mutual love are obvious and overflowing.
Finally, I ended the night at the 6th annual KAFE Leisure Suit Convention - a crazy 70's dance. I went with two widow buddies. It was amusing, but quite a stretch for me. It would be more fun with somebody to dance with...
Until next week!
Karen
2 comments:
hi karen!
thanks for sharing through your blog. i hope this week and this beautiful sunshiney weather lift your spirits! :)
love,
deanna
Hi, Karen! It's me, Dean Neel...I just ran across your Christmas letter and HAD to drop you a line. I'm so sorry to hear about your friend's death. God will surely work it somehow for good - even in the care you received through sharing this loss with his family. It's hard to see His hand at times, though, isn't it? That's where faith comes in I guess. Mary and I just lost one of our dear Rejoice friends last week from cancer. Our age. He was a blessing always, but the way he faced his death with such calm faith really blessed me! I'm speaking at his service tomorrow morning - pray for my preparation.
Loved your letter and the pictures of Budapest. Mary and I just returned from Disneyland - 3 days by ourselves, then 2 with Amy and Duke and their three kids: Kiefer (6), Keely (4), and Brooke (2). Wild week! But very fun!
God bless ALL the far-flung Mullens! We love you!
Dean :o)
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