Yup, Meeeee. So in realizing that my gift to my dear hubby, my kiddos, my friends, my family, and even my clients is ME, I figured I needed to start working a little more on making ME the ME that God intended. Now THAT seems like one overwhelming task. Luckily I have God’s promise that I can do all things through Him, (thank you, God,) or I would be in big trouble. BIG trouble.
So I thought I would share every so often some of the things that God is showing me, like all the “stuff” in my head that I believe, like “I am a failure and always will be.” See, we’ve worked through that one a bit, making some headway. I can see that I am not a failure as a photographer, though on some days I might FEEL like a failure. I usually feel like the biggest loser when it comes to my weight, and I mean biggest loser in the worst way, not like the tv show way. I still have seen no success in this department. Suddenly though, I am learning to be thankful for the challenge. It will make me rely on God’s strength, it will make me seek His Face, and expect Him to keep me going. That’s a good thing. Unfortunately in this fallen world, the challenges are what make us better.
And hey, gratitude is better than chocolate.
My new SP, what fun this was (that's a joke)
I wanted something fun and funky. For all you action junkies out there, I used Ren's "Julie's Curse" for this one and added some texture from Feature Pics (I'll get the link for this later)
8 comments:
Alli, You are BEAUTIFUL! You have so much to be proud of! Your gift is amazing. I still feel funny about the whole I'M a photographer thing. I guess cause I have so much more to learn. Work those gifts god gave you, he mad one wonderful lady. Might I add, that is one heck of a lens you got there. I really LOVE the sp.
Wonderful post, Alli! I really like reading your thoughts...and that's a beautiful SP! :)
Yep - Jenny is right. You are beautiful - inside and out. And you are a wonderfully talented photographer.
Alli - I read your post and felt some connection with what you wrote. I think one thing you always need to remember is that you feel no differently than most people in this world - we all have the same struggles. It is how we choose to handle them that makes us better people. And on the weight thing - you are beautiful and when you learn to love your body, no matter what size it is, it makes you even more beautiful. (I am STILL working on that one and doubt I'll ever get there, but it sure sounds like good advice!) Your talent is brilliant and beautiful and you have been blessed with a gift!
Alli, I adore you, you being what you are best YOU!!! YOU are an amazing mother, friend, wife AND Artist. I am honored to call myself a friend!xoxo
Alli, you are such a beautiful person inside and out and I swear a writer in there somewhere too ;) I love our new SP!! Just Gorgeous!
Hi Alli, my roomie for 2 days, you are beautiful on the outside, but most importantly on the inside! I admire so much about you - your inner strength, your artistic eye, your kind heart. I'm so glad we're friends. :)
Alli you are not only an amazing photographer, but a wordsmith as well! I am truly blessed to call you my friend! Lovin' the new SP! I know how hard that was for you to do, but it came out GREAT!
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