Minneapolis Wedding, Event and Portrait Photography by Austin Images» NILMDTS

A little pumpkin goes home….

Susan — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:09:23 +0000

I received an e-mail yesterday afternoon from one of our area coordinators for NILMDTS. She was looking for an affiliate to step in and take a session for a family in the midst of labor for a 39 week in utero loss…no one was on call. I live near the hospital where they were delivering so I called in and got the information. It would be about 2 hours before they needed me to come in. Gary and I put dinner plans on hold and I drove out. I always seem to arrive early..perhaps nervously eager (even after 5 years of being apart of this volunteer organization) to serve a broken family. I love that God has given me the talent and the tools along with the heart to come along side these families and give them and their babies a future by capturing these tender moments now. Please pray for this little pumpkin and his family as they grieve.

Diorama in the Labor and Delivery

Owen’s First Birthday!

Susan — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:53:13 +0000

Last weekend I joined a family to photograph their son, Owen, for his first birthday! This was a big day for them. This family has quickly become quite special to me. You see, nearly 2 and 1/2 years ago I had the honor of coming along side them and photographing their daughter, Aliah, who never made it into this world. I’ve been a volunteer for Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep for a number of years and for some families…I walk into the room and I just know that a bond will form beyond the session for which I was called in for. This family would prove to forge one of those bonds and they have changed my life forever as well. Thank you, Kelly and Jeff, for allowing me to capture your blessed Owen all along. From womb to 1…he’s one special guy and you will all remain in my heart forever. Happy 1st Birthday, Owen!

Personal.

Susan — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:49:00 +0000

Those of you who know me know that the organization
Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep holds a very special
place in my heart and in my life.
I have been an active affiliate for 2 years and
a have coordinated our services for Minneapolis
Children’s Hospital for the past year.

In doing so I have met some fabulous photographers,
worked with some of the greatest hospital staff,
grieved with many families, some that have experienced
multiple losses. I thank God everyday that he has
given me the talent, the tools and the strength to
approach every session so that I can share with these
photographers, educate hospital staff members and
start the healing process for these broken families.

At this time, I will continue to coordinate for
Minneapolis Children’s and Methodist hospitals but I
will not be photographing anymore sessions.

God Bless.

Rainy Monday.

Susan — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:31:00 +0000

What better way to spend a rainy Monday than
attending a TCPPA board meeting! YAY!

I just received a request to photograph a Chef!
Pretty excited! I’m thinkin’ maybe….oh, idk,
TRADE FOR FOOD!!! :p~~~~ (that’s me drooling!)

Sandy (Sam) Puc (pronounced ‘Putch’), of NILMDTS fame,
is going to be in town Wednesday holding a seminar at
the Ramada MOA. It’ll be great to see her again.
This year her tour concentrates on “Tots 2 Teens”.
Last year the theme was “Bellies & Babies”.
Busy woman, that Sam!

Gary Comes Home/Jaxon Goes Home.

Susan — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 20:07:00 +0000

Gary’s been away since Wednesday.
He and 3 other guys went back out to Oregon
to play golf at Bandon Dunes.

These same 4 ventured out there 3 years ago,
loved it so much they returned this year.
This is about 4 & half hours from Portland.

They’ve made this trip an annual thing and
have selected some mighty swanky spots to
chase the white ball. Bandon was a “must do”
again.

Where there were 3 courses: Bandon Dunes,
Pacific Dunes and Bandon Trails, there are
now nearly 4. Old MacDonald is near completion
and the guys played the 10 hole that were
open on Friday making that a 28 hole day!

As you can tell from the # of recent posts,
I’ve been busy while he’s been away.

No weddings this weekend but I did have the
honor of attending Jaxon’s funeral yesterday.
Another NILMDTS family forever changed and
another friendship forged. God is good.

I am thankful that the rain came today instead
of yesterday. God is good.

Have a peaceful Sunday.