Whenever I am completely overwhelmed with the demands of balancing my schedule being a mom, wife and entrepreneur I pull this image up and think about this mom.  Imagine having five beautiful children and learning that God has given you TWINS – yes twins.  It is said and I agree that children are gifts from heaven.  Well this couple is the most richly blessed couple I know.  I have photographed all five of the other children at different stages of their life.  Mom thought it would be fun to come out to their house and photograph all of them when they arrived home with the new additions.

Now talk about capturing life as it happens!  Everything is much more interesting with seven!  I met with the mom before our session while she was expecting and I was stunned at how radiant and alive she looked.  It was as if this was her first pregnancy.  I asked her how she is handling this unbelievable news so incredibly well.  Her answer I will never forget.  She told me that she had taken some time to herself after learning that not only was she expecting again – but it would be twins.  While she was out she did what all stressed out women do – she went SHOPPING!  In the store she saw a rack of snuff.  Immediately she found herself filled with amazing memories of her grandmother.  She went on to tell me how her grandmother had seven children but only two of her children survived.  She then looked at me with tears in her eyes and told me that if her grandmother could handle loosing five children – certainly she could handle mothering seven.  God certainly placed her in my path to encourage me and you.  When I am feeling a little overwhelmed – I always think of this mom.