Do you ever find yourself learning from your children? I do - regularly. And it is a wonderful, humbling, inspiring thing to experience. My girls teach me something new almost daily. They teach me to be bold, to try new things, to laugh, (I think I may teach them a thing or two in this category. Laughing is a BIG priority for me) and to see the world in a new way. Let me tell you about Janelle. This middle daughter, just 14 years old, most reminds me of myself. She has many characteristics that resemble my side of the family; the Keller side. She's artistic, comical, spontaneous, unpredictable. She makes me laugh harder than almost anyone I know. I think she and I share some of the same weaknesses as well. :) Perhaps that's a reason I empathize with her.
I love photography. My dad loves photography. He put a camera, his camera, in my hand when I was 12 years old and I never looked back. When I got my first digital camera about a year and a half ago, Janelle took it from me for a few minutes to "experiment." The rest is history. She has never taken a class but has that "eye" for photography that cannot be taught. And she inspires me all the time. I have learned so much from her in the last year about something I've loved my entire life.
These are just a few examples.
You can see more on her flickr.
The Mays family descended on the Brewer family the other night, with dinner in hand. It was SO good to be with them and especially to see and hold Sarah. Although that's easier said than done. She is not the least bit interested in being still. You can check on her progress here.
Caleb. How does one describe this kid? Adorable and very funny only scratch the surface. I was so delighted that I actually got to "meet" his beloved blue sheet in person.
Please continue to pray for this sweet little girl.
We love you, friends!
