Those who know me well, and maybe even those who don't know me, know that my passion is telling stories through photography in addition to educating young lives. Making memories and seeing others happy brings me more joy than anything else in this world. When I can get behind a camera and share in making those memories happen, well it just doesn't get any better than that. Last night while waiting on our table we took a few pictures on the beach. Nothing fancy, it had been raining and there was no sunshine at all but these two kiddos decided to dance. The heart of a child is so precious!! Put two children together in a happy home and the results...SO SWEET! 

One of my best friends, Ariel Rose, saw the big picture and took the opportunity to snap this picture of us all. I can't even begin to describe the feeling I have when I see what she saw. Things have not been as I would want them to be lately so my perception was definitely clouded. I saw a cluttered background, and she saw God's amazing creation. I saw a dreary, rainy afternoon with crazy humidity, and she saw the light of happiness in a family. I'm praying that I can get a few good pictures in what is clearly not the best circumstances according to the photographer's perception, and she sees a memory being made NOW! 

2020 has definitely not been easy for many of us. Today, Pastor Benny said something that really stood out to me. "You can't always determine what happens to you, but you can determine what happens IN YOU!" Being at peace is being right with God. I think about my perception of things when I think about his quote today. I know that am very blessed to have the life I have. No, I didn't choose some of the circumstances in my life. Yes, if I could change a few things, I would definitely do so but often it's not our decision or maybe we don't see it until it's too late. All this ties into my perception of MY LIFE. My perception can be changed with the peace of God. Colossians 3:15 says that the peace of God can dominate a situation. I choose God's peace when my perception is less than enough. That will provide me with the abundance I seek. My heart is filled with so much joy when I see the memories made while dancing on the beach.

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