Inspiration?...Me?!?!

I had a close friend of mine tell me earlier today I have inspired her...what?! me? inspire someone? I can probably count how many times I've heard that in my life on one finger! Maybe no fingers! This friend of mine is a writer who has gotten away from her writing for many reasons (simply stated...life got in the way). So this message she sent me today was so encouraging and made me feel all melty inside, she said I inspire her by the way I have continued to charge forward with my photography and that has given her the drive to take a giant step out and start looking into some different writing options out there (just as something on the side and something to give her a creative outlet.)I have taken so many HUGE steps with my photography and have been terrified with each step! There were many times I could have just stopped and said "Nope! Too much time away from my husband and son. Too much stress, too much this, too much that, etc." But, with each opportunity I have embraceed it with somewhat timid, but very willing and open arms, and have come out a stronger person and a stronger photographer. This simple statement from my friend will stay with me for a long time and be one of the many drives I have to continue on this journey and see how far it takes me. If it simply takes me to the end of this year and nothing more, that one year will always be treasured as the year I took a leap of faith to do something I love to do and challenge myself in a way I have never EVER done before! Thanks "Friend" for your warm and wonderful words! Don't give up on what you want to do and what you love to do!

This is a wonderful shot of a wedding I will be blogging about very soon!