Sometimes from tragedy comes something good

During times of tragedy it’s hard to look down the road and see any good that can come from your situation.  On June 16th, 2008 we  lost our daughter Quinn to SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) when she was just 3 months old.  Similarly, Michelle and Nathan experienced the same tragedy on July 31, 2009.  Their son “Baby Will” was found unresponsive when trying to wake him from his afternoon nap.  He too was a victim of SIDS.  Michelle and Nathan two amazing people and out of their loss have created www.babywill.org a non-profit organization aimed at a SIDS free future.  So, SIDS has brought us together.

Little did I know that from my loss I would meet so many amazing people.  I have had the opportunity to become friends with the Hurd family and Michelle came to me when they wanted to update their family portraits.  The three boys are totally crazy as they should be.  Boys will be boys!  Here are a few images from their session.  Can you tell which one may be the “trouble maker” out of the bunch?

New Albany Seniors – Kaci and Olivia

“We just ran a half marathon!” said Kaci when we were talking about their interest at school.  Kaci and Olivia are seniors at New Albany, OH High School and both are members of the track team.  They had recently finished a Half Marathon in Granville along with their mother, another avid runner.  These girls impressed me with their amazingly outgoing personalities and the maturity that they posess.  When I was a senior in High School, I would never have thought I would be able to run 13.1 miles but these girls just talked like it was a walk in the park.

I asked them if growing up as twins has lead them to be best friends or best enemies.  They both chimed in and said that they are the best of friends, which by the way they act together would prove that to be true.

They both are interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field and are looking at the Mt. Carmel School of Nursing.  Regardless where these girls end up I am sure that they will do great!  Help me wish Kaci and Olivia “Good luck in you senior year!”

 

 

30 Day Photo Challenge – Day 8

Day 8: Something Close Up

30 Day Photo Challenge – Day 7

Day 7: Silhouette

30 Day Photo Challenge – Day 5

Day 5: Whatever You Want

This is my little guy Finn.  The poor little dude is always the subject of a random photo.  He is is only about 20 months old but getting very accustom to being in front of a camera.