Prayers...

In April, 2010, when Andrew was 2 1/2, a tumor was discovered behind his eye. The tumor was removed, but it was found to be an aggressive cancer. He endured seven months of chemo and six weeks radiation. In December of 2010, the day after his last treatment, he was rushed to the ER with an almost fatal bacterial infection. He survived.

He is now seven-years-old!! I don't visit here much, because during the ordeal, this is where I dumped everything--my rage, my fear, my sadness, my ugly, my hope, my everything. But I want all of you who supported and prayed for us to hear his updates. You helped me survive, and I am deeply thankful. Every once in awhile, I will check in to let you know how he's doing. Please continue to pray that cancer will never return to his body. Thank you.


Thursday, August 26, 2010

You Capture: Get Outside!

Okay, getting outside! in Texas is easier said than done right now.  So hot and humid.  But we did it anyway.

I am packing up and heading back to AZ on Saturday!! (hooray!) so I didn't have time to edit these (very much), but I wanted to participate.



our picnic


the ants' picnic

Hello "little" guy! We found him on John's leg. He is about 3 inches long...








Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.



John Muir


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21 comments:

  1. koreen (aka: winn)August 26, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    I love the subtle edits. It suits these photos. I also love that you got some good outside time... food to the soul! (((hugs)))

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  2. Sharon's Cottage QuiltsAugust 26, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    Beautiful! I love those berries..what are they? Your photographs are divine friend!
    I'm so happy that you had a nice day.
    Hugs~Sharon

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  3. TelaAugust 26, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    the first one of the flower is amazing!

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  4. C.G. KoensAugust 26, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    Whatever those purple flower/berry things are - that is a great picture! Of course, I'm partial to daisies myself, so picture #1 made me smile. :-)

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  5. Simon August 26, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    Beautiful photos....I'm glad you soldiered on thru the H & H. You have a beautiful family...blessing to your son for complete healing.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 26, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    I love the last shot. Great capture and so atypical. Usually it's the kid staring off into space and the adult forging ahead! LOL

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  7. kristenlyAugust 26, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    These are some of the most gorgeous photos i've seen so far this week. great job!

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  8. ChrystalAugust 26, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Wonderful pictures. I love the berries.

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  9. Eastlyn and co.August 26, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    Great pics, Julie, especially the first one! That park where you picnicked looks like lots of fun-way to capture the moments.

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  10. BecAugust 26, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    So glad you are getting to go home! Travel safe!

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  11. CJAugust 26, 2010 at 12:07 PM

    Love that last picture - although they are all pretty cool...and good to hear you are heading home!

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  12. Amber DAugust 26, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    Wow what great pics, they are all amazing!

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  13. ColleenAugust 26, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    Looks like a beautiful day. You are braver than I am to go out in that heat. Yuck.

    Love the grasshopper pic.

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  14. One PhotoAugust 26, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    Absolutely wonderful photos. I love every one of them but the last one is my favorite.

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  15. BrookeAugust 26, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    Those are such great outside shots!
    And I love the last one - so much that seeing it twice is a good thing :D
    Good luck with your travels!!!

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  16. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed BoysAugust 26, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    Those are great shots! I love the one with one the boys in the bright orange shirt. BTW, I LOVE your logo photo.

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  17. StaciaAugust 26, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    Holy crap, that's a big grasshopper! He looks kind of friendly though ... =>

    Safe travels home, friend. Hope everything went well today.

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  18. TiffanyAugust 27, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    Great pictures! Everything really is bigger in Texas! Even the bugs... Love the ant picnic and the rope bridge. So fun!

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  19. LyndsayAugust 27, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    These are SO GOOD!! I love those purple berry things - very cool.

    Have safe travels tomorrow - can't wait for the next post from AZ!

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  20. sarahAugust 29, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    Gorgeous pictures!!! Those purple berries are amazing!

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  21. BergAugust 30, 2010 at 5:46 PM

    The first and the last are my favorites!

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