A picture is worth a 1,000 words. We have all heard this phrase before. With this picture, it just might be true! Back in the spring, I had the pleasure of photographing the Isbill Family. I knew that they had two girls and also had lost their middle child, Tucker, a year or so before that. When asking them about their session, I politely suggested they bring something special that reminded them of Tucker. Part of my photography is telling a story. I want to capture my clients how they see themselves in that moment. When photographed the Isbill Family, I had so much fun! The girls were so well behaved and sweet. You could see their love for one another through my lens. When I found this image on my camera after the session, I about cried. It wasn't posed, set up, or forced. It was them. All five of them. God was with them. I asked Liles if she would share Tucker's Story. He touched so many lives during his short life here on earth but continues to touch so many more lives while he is in Heaven.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. - Jeremiah 29:11 This bible verse has always been my favorite. I never knew it would turn into my strength. On September 30, 2010, we welcomed our second child, Tucker. It was such a joyful day! He was so cute and by the eye very healthy. It wasn’t till 26 hours after his birth that my life turned upside down! He started having difficulty breathing. Our sweet nurse Amanda took Tucker with her to put him on the monitors. SCARY! As a mother you go into mommy mode and want to fix your child and make everything better. Instead we heard words every parent dreads to hear, “we have to send your baby to the NICU". After being in the NICU at Wellstar Hospital for 30 days we were sent to Children’s Hospital (Egleston). During these days we found ourselves on our knees praying for answers and strength. Our sweet baby boy had every test possible and saw every specialist that there is. But hardly any answers to why he was so sick. I started a blog to reach out for prayers and to give updates. I kind of used it as a Diary. I really never thought anyone would really read it (I ended up with 1013 followers). It was my therapy. I would pray the entire time I wrote. During this process I really learned how to pray. I learned that you can tell God that you’re mad and not happy with the way that things are going. He will still love me and guide me with comfort. I would find that God placed people in my life each and every day to comfort me and to make me laugh. He also brought us the best nurses (our second family) and doctors. Tucker was so strong and fought so hard. Even on his bad days he would do something to let me know he loved me. His life was short but is journey was HUGE. That little guy had so many people praying for him. Even non-believers of Christ! He had people on their knees! I learned more about life through him then I could have ever imagined! He taught me to stop trying to control my life and to let God do it. By this I mean when you pray for help don’t try to fix it your way or by yourself but to let him “drive” the ship. I needed to not just run to God when I was upset about things but to run to him for all the happy times as well. For every moment was part of his plan. Even though I’m sad that I don’t get to touch his handsome face every day, but that’s ok because I get to make up for lost time when I see him again in heaven! Now, that’s going to be one special day. The Picture that Kirsten took of us means more to me than anyone will ever know. It’s my family. All five of us! Thanks so much Kirsten for making it happen! A huge thank you to the Isbill Family for sharing Tucker with us and their precious photo. They were the Best of 2012 {photo contest} winners.
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