Women's Project

I got a phone call the other day about putting some of my work on the wall of a Woman's Center. The idea is to show women as happy as possible in all walks of life. We as women are tough cookies. We are the defining factor of a how a household runs. If we are going nuts, then so is the house. If we are peaceful and calm then it will radiate through out those living with us.

We have a huge responsibility to be under control even when we feel out of our minds crazy. Being a woman no matter how old you are is tough work.

I feel honored to have even been asked to search though my pictures to see what I have of women that would be worthy of posting on a wall for hundreds of people to see. As I got to searching I found that I was emotionally attached to many of these photos. They stirred feelings in me. Some of them are not perfect examples of the project described, but the emotions that are behind them are Women to me. And since that is what I have been blogging about for the last few months I figured all would fit. So here we go with short stories of wonderful women and beautiful babies that inspired me and remind me of Women from all walks of life are about...

This picture was taken at a wedding that had the fun chance to be a part of. The actual photograph I am in love with. It symbolizes the end of a very happy life, and the beginning of another. Two people who love one another very much sharing a tender moment.

Girls and their darling friends! Do we not all stand around sharing our favorite moments of the week, or cry on one anothers shoulders? We need each other and need time to chat about what is important in our lives. And what better place to do that than your best friends wedding.

The hand he will continue to hang onto for guidance through his entire life. How many of us turn to our Mothers for direction when we are lost. When we were young who took us by the hand and guided us through those tough times?

The love we have for our children and the adoring looks we give them never seem to change no matter how old they get.

Because we love babies!

This is my own mother tenderly holding one of her perfect grandchildren. They all mean so much to her. When I took this I sadly thought of a mothers who hold there children when they are terribly sick. Wishing it was them who was suffering this awful pain. Mothers may not always be able to take the hurt away, but being in their arms for a while can lessen the aches.

This is my aunt. She is one incredible lady. There was never a day growing up that we didn't want to go and spend time at her house. I was lucky to live close to her and on many occasions saw things at her little farm that most kids don't get to see. The emotion in this picture was taken after the funeral of her mother. She had had the opportunity to take care of her for the last few months of her life. The stories she shared of her mothers last days on this earth where I know priceless to her as well as many more who has had the privledge of hearing them. I love you Aunt Jean!

Another one of my aunts who has also had a tough year. Every summer I have the amazing chance to spend several days with incredible people who I have grown up loving and pattering my life after. She is one of these wonderful women. Earlier in the year her husband passed away from a long fight with caner. The balloons were a tribute to him. The best part of the story is as the balloons drifted off in the sky the headed towards his most favorite place in the world.

You have seen this picture before. But here is my sister in law. I see her as a one of the strongest, most smart people I know. She loves her family so much and works as hard as anyone I have ever met. Her advice is priceless, and has an outlook on life that is inspiring.

This lovely lady is, and will forever hold a place in my heart.

Because sisters laugh and love each other this much.

This group of woman I have known for a long time. And I love ever single on of them. I would dare say they could tell you stories of my youth that would embarrass mostly me and my best friend. I only hope my daughter has a friend and a family that loves them as much as they did me.

Mommies love their daughter from start to finish.

Again two sisters who have been through it all together. Neither have ever married, but have stood by each others side and raised some of the most wonderful women I know to date. If only they could know the affect that they have had on so many people.

My darling aunt on one of the happier days of her life.

Same baby! Same beauty!

Another mommy guiding her son by the hand.

My darling baby after a lip surgery that changed his perfect little face. Mothers love their children and think they are perfect despite their struggles.

We love the men in our live this much!

The freedom of a child!

My darling grandmother who passed away earlier this year. I loved and admired her so much.

Two of the happiest people on their 50th wedding anniversary.

Sisters stick together.

My sister!

We even love the goofy face!

The feeling of when that little person inside of you moves is undescribable.

We make each other laugh!

My auntie once again with the love of her life who never forgot their song, and surprised her on their 50th and danced her around the room.

My personal favorite picture of the whole thing. It is how I truly feel about my children. They make me laugh like this at least once a day. I adore them and the all of the incredible women in my life. Thank You Jackie for the chance to even think about all of these wonderful people I happened to capture. And yes you even made the cut!