This year I don't think we'll make it through the holidays without reminiscing, we never do...but it will be particularly important for us to do so this year. I (Joyce) just lost my paternal grandmother this past June. My grandfather passed away two years prior to her death. Her death was really bittersweet. When you lose someone you love, it is HUGE as we all know. It is more than a little overwhelming, however, to lose again so quickly. That seemed to happen to me a lot this year with my grandma and a friend. Although my grandparents were both in their 90s when they died, they have left a huge hole in my family. It is strange to go home and not have their home, someplace we called home as well, no longer there. Even my kids think so, and how blessed they were to even know great grandparents! So, this year, as you celebrate with your families, remember what's really important. More importantly, remember who is really important in your life. I know my grandparents were important in my life for the better part of 40 years and I wouldn't exchange one memory or one precious second for anything tangible they've left behind. One thing that has been of comfort for me and my family have been photographs. So let this blog serve as a reminder to take lots of pictures this holiday. You won't ever regret one of them, especially as years pass.
On a brighter note, we want to extend our best wishes to our clients, family and friends for the best holiday season yet. Keep what's important, the gift of time with family and friends, at the top of your holiday list. We also want to take this time to say thanks to our clients, family and friends for allowing us the pleasure of being in your lives this year and most of all, for letting us capture moments of your lives in photographs. This holiday season, make your memories, grab your camera, smile, click and enjoy fantastic memories for years to come. See you in 2009!
