Friday, May 13, 2011

Amazement

(Photos by the very talented Naisang Photography)



I knew to expect how fast it comes . . .

graduation

independence

beginnings of adulthood.




I just didn't know to expect

the feelings of

joy

and

amazement




That somehow I have brought

a soul from birth to adulthood.




I remember bad dreams

in which I'd forgotten I had a baby

left it at home

neglected to feed it.




I'm just that absent-minded.

I didn't doubt it could happen.




But somehow it didn't.

I've remembered to

clothe

feed

and nurture

this child.





And now she is grown

and healthy

and whole.




And I find that

nothing short of

a miracle of grace.


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6 comments:

  1. Shelley, Do you get sick of hearing me say: "Beautiful post!"? These photos are breathtakingly awesome! Your daughter is so photogenic, {and lovely}and raised by grace. Amen. xo, Sue

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  2. hi shelley....love the scenery of the photos. and what a beautiful young lady in them!
    God's blessings to her on her next adventure in life.
    connie

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  3. Soooooo very very good. You and your beautiful girl! How exciting Shelley. Sending a hug!

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  4. What beautiful photos! Much to my regret I allowed time to slip past and the only senior photos we have of my older daughter are the school ones :( Congratulations to your lovely daughter and to you for reaching your goal of keeping her alive =D

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  5. Shelley, can you hear me gasping, all the way over here in Georgia? Oh. My. What breathtaking photos. A bittersweet time for you right now, huh? Hugs and congrats to you and your beautiful girl.

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