she knocked it out of the ball park. Someone even asked her if she had ever considered Stand-Up. She climbed into that water, Stephanie and I helping her in. Jean Brebner, a friend and staff member at BRCC said those words (In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit), I held her back, Steph and Jean, her arms and down she went. When she went under, my heart, my mind, my soul rejoiced so loud it was unlike anything I have ever experienced. She did it!. As her head came out of the water and she stood up, God truly wrapped his arms around her and welcomed her to the family. I loved what Colin said. He said, she was following God's lead in her heart ~ she is such an inspiration to all of us. And he was so right, she truly is.After the dunk show (hehe) the family and extended family (Brit) went to Rita & Skeeter's house for a celebratory cook-out. (Here's a little background: Rita and Skeeter are Luke, Jami, and Adam's parents. Luke - is married to my sister Stephanie. Jami - is one of my best friends. Adam is the youngest, yet 21 isn't so young anymore is it?!) We gathered on the back porch to watch the potato/lemon gun show, and some of us even chose to be targets!! You won't ever fail to laugh aro
und these people (I apologized to Colin in advance before I threw him into the mix.) Good food, good friends and great times, sum up the evening. After our tummies were filled with hot dogs and hamburgers, Colin and I decided to take a walk. One of my favorites places in my neighbor hood is a place called "The Ruins." (Jami and I named it that about 8 years ago.) It's an old one room cottage, with no roof, no windows, no doors, only the cinder block bones and a broken chimney remain to tell it's story. Wisteria grows wild all around it, the smell is wonderful, and the scene was perfect for me to take photographs of him. I love so much that Colin and I share so many of the same interests. If we aren't nose to screen on our computers, laps warm from our powerbooks or one eye closed the other behind a lens, we are just simply enjoying each other's company. The conversations we have are ever changing, but always come back to one simple point: How much God has blessed us with entrusting each others hearts with one another.
So our walk carried us down the street and to the ruins. It is only about 15-20 feet off the road, so it was sort of an easy place to get to. I kindly asked the poison ivy to stay still while I tipped toed around it, Colin and I both had on sandals. He was so cute, and he is SO photogenic no matter what he says. I as
turned out so great. Granted we all have our deletes (thanks digital technology) but he barely had any!! After many shutters were shut, and many flashes were flashed, we felt raindrops on our parade. So we packed up and headed out. He teaches me so much. The best parked him to go there, sit here, and look at this and that. His picturest was not only taking pictures of him, but as I am doing so, he is teaching me how to do it better. He is a pretty skilled photographer and I have had many to compare. My friend Melanie, who I lived with my senior year of college - like Colin, teach me ju
st through watching her do her thing. She was a photography major and her senior work was awesome. I was surrounded by art in college, I mean, I lived it. But I regret never having the time to take a photo course. However, it's quite nice having a boyfriend who can teach you what you would have paid $1000 a semester for anyway. And being a great teacher at that.Racing the rain, we made our way back to the family, his hand in mine, just smiling and laughing as always. I love him and all that he is in my life. It is my sincere hope that I continue to learn from him everyday, both physically and spiritually, for the rest of my days. May we continue to love and trust, and capture each other always.
Always.
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