Son of the Most High

My son, I love you more than words can say. I never could have imagined how much you would change my life. Every year we have spent together has taught me more about myself and how much more I have to trust God.

Today, I spend this time thanking God for you. You are a wonderful blessing to me. Thank you for the honor of being able to be a momma. I have the responsibility to instill in you the word of God. I pray that you will not only be a hearer of the Word but a doer. May the Lord be honored through each day of your life. I know that He has great plans for you. Many people will come to know Christ through your life and example.

I thank God for His provision in my life to provide for you. I pray that even from this early age, we can be the example of a marriage and home that truly honors God. I am thankful to God, for the hope and sustain He gives your Daddy and I to keep going-to love each other-to serve Him. We are not perfect by any means. We have been through a lot. However, we refuse to give up! God is up to great things in our home. May we have an overflow of love that may encourage those around us. Daddy and I have taken a stand and God has broken us free from what our lineage represented. You and Salah are now free and stand as a new lineage.

May you always know……

9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9

Alejandro, You are God’s righteousness because He lives in You!
Happy Birthday, my prince!

Love,
Momma

Amore

Love. We often throw the word and the phrase, ‘I Love You’ around loosely. It is so common that it has lost it’s meaning.

Of course as February being the month of Amore, I cannot go on without writing about love. As the world spends this month, showering each other with gifts, flowers, and chocolates, I would like to honor a couple that truly impacted my life.

I was asked to shoot this anniversary celebration. I knew of the couple but I didn’t know them personally. I arrived at their home and was able to witness their joy and love for their family. These two have toughed it out through the ‘thick and thin’. The love overflowed from each of them. As the bride got ready, she was giddy and nervous. The groom waited at the end of the aisle just like a teenage boy. He was in love and in awe. As the ceremony took place, I was in tears. It was amazing, to see their children gather around and pray for them. Powerful! I spoke with the couple after the ceremony and ask the common question.

“How did you make it this far?” I paused. “How did you stay in love?”

They grabbed each others hand and looked into each others eyes.

“God. And we never gave up. We have been through life’s journey together. Good, bad. Lack, prosperity. Health, not so good health. Births and deaths…….God. And we never gave up.”

I was honored that I had the opportunity to shoot this 50th Wedding celebration. Even more so when I found out that they had never had a photographer when they first married.

I write this, as the groom is recovering from heart surgery this week. Please keep them in your prayers for divine complete healing.