September 22, 2008

he stole my heart.....

I don't even know his name
but he was
beautiful
the kind
of
beautiful
that takes your breath
away
and I told him that
I had been looking
for a spot
a perfect water spot
for a photo shoot
and
instead I found him
this child
that when I asked if I could take his photo
smiled
and
proclaimed
"YES"
when I was walking back to my car
I approached a man
who I had somehow been drawn to
and asked if by any chance
his son was playing down
on the lake's edge
~~~~~
he smiled ear to ear
and
asked
"the one with the fro?"
and
I said yes
he's so beautiful
~~~~~
I stood next to this man
as he beamed
and told me all about his son
and
why they moved here
to wisconsin
from illinois
~~~~~
this beautiful child is
autistic
~~~~~
and
it is here
that they found the schooling and support
that they need
for him
~~~~~
and
it is here
with these
photos
that proved
to my heart
why I love to be
behind
my camera
~~~~~

12 comments:

  1. he is a beautiful child, his eyes say it all .....xo

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  2. what a beautiful boy, what a beautiful story, what a beautiful heart to allow that dad a space to spill forth his love and pride. xo

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  3. Beth,

    another awesome post. He is beautiful just like GOD intended.

    Peace to you.

    Angelica

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  5. Lovely story, lovely people. These moments are so special.

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  6. This child IS beautiful -- especially that third photo, where he's looking off -- it speaks volumes. I'm so glad you were able to capture the magic and mystery of this beautiful boy.

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  7. oh that hair, i want to run my fingers through it. i so love this story. a beautiful day.

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  8. Wow, what a beautiful and inspiring story that is. I am deeply touched.

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  9. sniffle... sniffle... please pass me a hankie.

    I love that you took a moment to touch that father's life. Yes, the boy is beautiful and your shared moments were fantastic. But, for the dad - you made an indelible memory. You gave him joy and I know his heart soared to share his beautiful child with you. How precious you are.

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  10. This post brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful child. I love the photo of him looking away. Touching.

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  11. this post broke me wide open with love... then put me back together with thoughts of how wonderful you are.

    Beautiful!
    xo

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**I love reading the comments you leave, as they make me feel like we're sitting in my kitchen, having a cup of tea, discussing life and wondering where all the time has gone ...beth