If you follow me at all then you know I love my job, celebrating the joys of new life, growing families and just about everything newborn. Unfortunately, there a times when I hate my job too. As much as I rejoice over a new baby, I am also shaken to my core when a Mommy has to tell me we won’t get to have the session we were planning and she won’t bring home the babe in her belly. A few years ago I was planning a newborn session with the Papp family and even though we’d never met I felt a special connection to them. One afternoon, I sat down to an email I assumed was a routine update. Rather, I read words that are the worst part of my job. Their sweet baby Esti earned her angel wings all too soon. I never have the words to respond…does anyone really? I don’t know how to be there for people other than to pray and listen. I remember reading a message Katie posted on her FB page about a butterfly bush outside her window. Those tender and powerful words never left my heart. For nearly 3 years I didn’t talk to the Papps, but I never forgot them. Then a few months ago I saw her name in my inbox and my heart fluttered. They were expecting another baby and they wanted me to capture this amazing day. What an honor!
In this gallery I would like to present the Lovely Lucy, her ridiculously awesome parents and of course we want to honor her big sister. I hope you enjoy the images of Lucy, our butterfly bush and Esti bear. Please slow down and take in the joy on their faces. They are so deeply in love. I think is a special kind of love that only those who have experienced loss have the privilege of knowing. Lucy is one lucky little girl and I can’t wait to watch her grow and flourish. Enjoy!
Look Up! Crack Up! We sure did. She held those toes up there forever!
You might think this is a yawn, but I think it’s a warrior cry. Daddy requested the fur and his special beads, but Lucy brought it all together. What do you think she is yelling?
