In relation to my last blog post, my older daughter had a performance at school the other day where her class was to sing in front of the school as they hosted the church service that day. I got there early to get a good seat .  Well, as I looked back at the entrance to the church, I saw my daughter upset.  I know the face.  I got up to see what was wrong, and she said her stomach hurt.  This was a pretty clear case of anxiety and stage fright.  Now, my daughter has done things like this before, but for some reason, this was not setting well with her.  Even though she’s the “older” child, she’s by far the more “cautious” and calculated.  She’ll let her little sister lead the way (similar to the kings taster. . if it doesn’t kill the taster, then it’s safe for the king to try).  Well, her teacher saw her crying with me and saying that she didn’t want to go up there.  The teacher obliged her and let my daughter sit with her and watch the performance.

Afterwards, her stomach may have felt much better, but her pride did not. As the crowd recessed from the church, my wife took my daughter aside to talk to her about what she was feeling.  She explained that weather it was an upset stomach, or simply nerves about performing in front of everyone, it was totally understandable and ok.

I was able to catch this vulnerable and comforting moment.

that moment after you hit “send” on your email with all the instructions on how the couple can

see their wedding images. . .

No response, no response. . oh my God. . they hate them.

I can’t believe they hate them.  I thought they came out great.

How could they hate them (note:  it has been a total of 7 minutes since I sent the email)

Then, there it was. . .   the email subjected  ” re: Wedding Photos”.

I break into a sweat, and then think to myself. . .Yeah, I could have done better, I could have shot more angles, or exposed up more on some of those inside shots, or I could have . . .

Oh. . . they “love” them.

About to send my latest bride her photos . . . I always sit and wait for a response and hope they love them.