In the Spirit of Christmas...

I rarely use my blog for personal things. Instead, I prefer to keep it focused on my photography business but as it is Christmas Eve, I feel like sharing.
The holiday season always seems to bring out the best in people. We seem to be a little more patient, a bit kinder and filled with hope for the new year. 2009 was an interesting and challenging year. I met so many wonderful clients, made some new friends, had a few setbacks along the way and, best of all, became an aunt as my brother and his wife welcomed a son. A joyous event, because we have a new child to whom we can pass along our family history. I wish my grandparents were here to see him, but I know they are watching from heaven and will no doubt be a big part of his life as we share stories about and wisdom from them.
To me, that is what makes Christmas so special, the stories. We see family and old friends and share stories about the past, funny, sad and often embarassing but always wonderful. It is through the gathering of family and friends and the sharing of stories that we create our future.
It in this spirit, as the world looks towards 2010 that I hope we all have a bright and joyous future. One where we are all a little kinder, a bit more patient and eternally hopeful.
Where ever you are, with the family you came from or the family you created, may the blessings of the holiday season find you.
Peace, love and portraits, Marnie