the definition of childhood…..  blonde hair, blue eyes, dirty fingernails and freckles.

this is my little niece from Mississippi.  I loved getting to photograph her even if it was only for a few minutes. She was much too busy playing to give me more time.  ;)

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we are still here.  just neglecting the blog again. sorry. I will write soon. promises. promises.

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PLEASE READ.

Laura Reaux, a fellow photographer, and her family lost their home in a fire Christmas night.  Sadly, they lost everything …but luckily Laura, her husband and their five children were not at home during the fire.  

They need our help. Take a minute, Look around your home, take note of what is around you….and then imagine having to replace ALL OF IT!  That would be tough. super tough. But then add the stress of comforting 5 children during a time like this.  

First of all, they need our PRAYERS.

Second, they need DONATIONS. come on people. every little bit helps. $10 – $25 – $50 – $100 – $500 whatever you can give.

For now, donations are being taken through a paypal account that can be found on laura’s website.  www.LauraReaux.com

I will update this information as it comes to me.

Melissa.

Just a quick little post. sorry there is no time to blah blah blah. After last week’s tragedy  I am somewhat behind on editing…. ugh.  But there is light at the end of the tunnel and I will be caught up in no time! Thanks to everyone for being patient and understanding! I have the best clients EVER!!!

No worries! Everyone is still good with time to do Christmas cards and gifts, etc.  We got ya covered!

ok. now back to work……….. til my eyes shut. (so glad Christmas only comes once a year. hee hee)

NOTE: To my husband, kids, family & friends… give me just a few more weeks and you can have me back. I promise to emerge from this black hole of editing. love ya’ll.

smile big….

MELISSA

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life happens….and sometimes that sucks.

I’M STILL HERE

I stood beside your bed last night
I came to have a peek
I could see that you were crying
You found it hard to sleep

I whined to you softly
As you brushed away a tear
“It’s me, I haven’t left you,
I’m well, I’m fine, I’m here.”

I was close to you at breakfast
I watched you pour the tea
You were thinking of the many times
Your hands reached down to me

I was with you at the shops today
Your arms were getting sore
I longed to take your parcels
I wish I could do more

I was with you at my grave today
You tend it with such care
I want to reassure you
That I’m not lying there

I walked with you toward the house
As you fumbled for your key
I gently put my paw on you
I smiled and said “It’s me.”

You looked so very tired
And sank into a chair
I tried so hard to let you know
That I was standing there

It’s possible for me to be
So near you everyday
To say to you with certainty
“I never went away.”

You sat there very quietly
Then you smiled, I think you knew
In the stillness of that evening
I was very close to you.

The day is over…
I smile and watch you yawning
And say “Good night, God bless,
I’ll see you in the morning.”

And when the time is right
For you to cross the brief divide
I’ll rush across to greet you
And we’ll stand side by side

I have so many things to show you
There is so much for you to see
Be patient, live your journey out
And then come home to be with me
-Author Unknown-

love you Tootsie.