the lost years

 

After watching the Kelly Corrigan video about capturing life's everyday moments, I realized that digital photography has changed the way I document our lives.  I can scan through thousands of digital images of a freckly 12 year old, crazy dogs, and weekend adventures in Florida. 

But there is a glaring hole in the family story that makes me teary-eyed.  Like most of you, I missed capturing all these same activities with my older child.  We have an occasional photo from an old film camera or school photos but that is the extent of it.  No heartwarming shots of silly toothless grins, skateboarding with friends, or camping at the ranch.

I am now making it a point to seek out moments with my him before he heads off to college in January.  Quietly, I snap away as he strums his guitar, plays the piano, or falls asleep on the sofa.  I can not fill in all the lost years but as I hold these photos in my hands, I can see the little boy that he once was and the man he is becoming.

Take a few moments today to capture your loved ones as they go about their day.  Don't let even the simplest of moments pass you by.  You won't regret it.

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[Ellie A]

I actually try to do that most of the days be it on my ipod or camera because indeed it is so true. This is my latest moment that I captured : http://adventurethroughmylens.blogspot.com/2011/09/observation.html

[Scottie Magro]

I started to cry reading your latest post. I think most of us who have older children feel that way. I have great silly, funny, beautiful shots of my youngest but my older two are gone and when home in and out so fast I barley have time to say hi!!!
I try even if they are scruffy looking to take as many photos of them as I can now, they still give me a hard time, but I know they will as much as I appreciate it in the future!!!

[Bev]

After having had both of my children grow up and move on with their lives, I can tell you that the pictures I have of them from over the years are more precious than ever. It's never to late to capture their smiles or unique ways or even years later, them falling into a deep contented sleep when they come home for a visit and curl up on the couch.

Thank you for inspiring us all to remain passionate about our lives and our pictures. What a gift to have a place to share with one another.

[Mary]

They grow so fast - photos will help keep those memories alive - and by the way.....that is one handsome young man ;O)

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