Today. (Rockland County Child Photography)
July 29, 2010Today I am grateful. Today I take the love and wonder hidden inside me and I try not to take it for granted. Often I forget. I am very human, and yes my kids tantrum and can be, well, kids. But today I will smile instead of sigh. Today I will try to close my eyes, inhale, and think of the wondrous gifts I have been granted. Mostly the gift of my being here, today.
Earlier this week my friend and fellow photographer Kathy has lost her battle to cancer. I knew it was coming, refreshed her blog like a madman, and couldn’t stop thinking about her. But still I was unprepared for it when I found out. It was as if someone came and punched me in the gut. It hurt. hard. And all I wanted to do was curl myself up and cry. Worse was thinking about her beautiful baby girl, loving husband, and wonderful family, and how they must be hurting.
Kathy had such a strong strength and spirit about her. She gave this battle her very all. Yes cancer took her away from us, but she didn’t lose the battle. She won by inspiring many, many people with her fierce will to fight and hang onto hope and life.
Just one image that I have to share today. Just because it took by breath away and so adequately expresses what I feel.
Lina wrote: l.o.v.e (07/29/10, 2:50 am)
Julie Wagoner wrote: Zoe, your way with words is almost as amazing as your talent with a camera. Thank you for putting into eloquent words the same feelings I have had this week...and thank you for sharing such a wonderful and inspiring image. (07/29/10, 2:55 am)
Melanie Talley wrote: Your work is completely inspiring. I love everything I see. Excellent work (07/29/10, 2:57 am)
Leiba wrote: I also had an emotionally wrenching week, thank you for putting into words an important reminder of what is important in life. (07/29/10, 3:14 am)
Joanna wrote: beautiful words and beautiful picture. (07/29/10, 3:52 am)
Kelly Mack wrote: Amazing Zoe. (07/29/10, 8:00 am)
Carrie wrote: Beautiful post Zoe x (07/29/10, 11:19 am)
Laura Morita-Yeun wrote: I am so sorry for your loss and my heart is broken for Kathy's family. Thank you for your writing. You have a way with words. (07/30/10, 3:43 am)
Brandi-lee wrote: Just like Kathy, this shot is inspirational and a true reminder to embrace life. (07/30/10, 6:28 am)
Barbara Hurst wrote: You have captured the joy in a little boy. Wonderful Zoe. (07/30/10, 11:30 am)
Julie Delgado wrote: What beautiful picture. Love the light. (07/31/10, 5:17 am)
Kate Craft wrote: Beautiful (08/02/10, 5:46 am)
Leah Jent wrote: Today I am just in awe. So thankful for the many blessings I have been given. Life, love, joy, laughter... Zoe, that is a touching tribute to Kathy and a beautiful image. (08/06/10, 4:17 pm)
Jill Velicer wrote: Your story and then seeing the image welled up tears in my eyes. I will pray for Kathy's family during this tough tough time. (08/09/10, 5:03 am)