Take the Leap of Faith One year ago I took a leap of faith and took my love for photography to the next level. I started Double J Photography with the goal to offer affordable photography to special needs families. The past year has been amazing. I wrote about it here. Jackson's a Fan of Christmas Vacation John collects the Christmas Vacation Hallmark ornaments! Jackson has discovered the one on our tree that says, “she wrapped up her damn cat” and continues to push the button and Continue Reading
Celebrating ONE Year of Double J Photography
It's been one year since I stepped out in faith and took my love for photography to the next level! You can read all about that decision here, but the gist of it is this: I love taking photos and I wanted to offer an affordable option for families who have children with special needs. This year the Lord has exceeded my expectations. I have had the opportunity to photograph so many amazing families. I am so happy when I spend an hour outdoors with my camera. I am truly doing something I Continue Reading
When God Shifts Your Dreams {God Sized Dreams}
I have a confession to make. It was really hard to write this month's post for the God Sized Dreams blog. I had months to write it; but life has been busy and writing hasn't been a priority. I had to pray for the words and motivation to get it done on deadline. You see, God's been shifting my dreams. I’ve sadly wasted too much time thinking my identity and worth were wrapped up in my writing. In three days, Jackson will start kindergarten. As I reflect on the past five years, I realize I Continue Reading
What God’s Teaching Me About Community
We put our house on the market about a month ago. After much prayer (and research) we knew it was time to begin a new chapter. We hadn't planned to move, but having a child with special needs means plans often change. We're moving to ensure our son gets the best education possible. While our decision to move was based primarily on Jackson's educational needs, I'm excited to see what God has in store for us as we pack up our home and move to my favorite college town. As a mother, I want Jackson Continue Reading