No photos - just a note.

It's not that I have nothing to post - I've had many great sessions and weddings lately that will be posted soon! Please don't revoke my blogging license yet!

Personal stuff I try to keep to a minimum on here and with our clients. I love having a personal relationship with clients, however I like to keep it about you - because knowing you and knowing the importance of a big day to you is what matters. But something in my personal life is affecting my personal and work life and I feel like I need to explain. And rather than tell people here or there I'd like to just write it out on here so everyone knows.

A few weeks ago my mom went into the hospital for a routine colonoscopy. At 50 I guess your supposed to get this done and she waited until 61. (side note - listen to your doctors and have your annual exams!) As I waited with her in the recovery room, the dr. came in and calmly told us she has a tumor - it was biopsied - and she has cancer.

That was the minute my life was turned upside down. I am an only child, my mom is single, and I am all she has. And she is my everything. My rock, my constant that is always there. She's never been sick, and cancer has never been in our family. So we could have never imagined this news.

So throughout the last 4 weeks of dr's appointments, scans, blood work, tests, ect. and emotional pain, it was all determined this week that she needs 6 weeks of daily chemotherapy and radiation, then surgery, with 6 weeks of recovery, and then a more aggressive chemo after that.

I write this blog to let you know my situation, not for sympathy. My mom will make it through this, and we are at peace with it. I write this because I am asking for your patience. In all of this chaos, I may need extra time on things. It may take me longer sometimes to answer emails, phone calls, ect. and it may also be more difficult to schedule appointments as my schedule for the next few months is completely unknown due to this. (In exception to weddings! Brides and Grooms - don't worry!)
I've had to set some boundaries and limit myself in order to maintain a little sanity. I have a difficult time saying no - and sometimes I pay the price for that, but simply - current clients shouldn't have to.
So the rest of 2008 is set up as follows...
For weddings - we are booked for 2008. We only had 1 date available and it was filled last week. We are still currently booking for 2009 and 2010.
Engagement sessions - we will be holding certain dates for these sessions. These dates will be announced next week. We cannot schedule anything else besides those dates.
Seniors - we will take 7 more sessions only. Dates are filling up, so don't delay.
Portraits - I am sorry but we will not be taking any more portrait sessions in 2008 other than what we already have scheduled.
I apologize in advance if it takes me longer on anyone's order or any responses. Please know that I am doing the best I possibly can and that your business is important to us. Roger and I will be working together to make sure everyone's needs are fulfilled in a timely manner.
I have had such support from those whom I have already told, and I am so thankful for that. It is so amazing to have a job that puts you in contact with so many truly great people. I have gained forever friends just by doing something that I love. I am truly blessed.
Thank you all!