Unfolding

There's a certain amount of openness that's required. To let yourself feel the fullness of love. It's easy to hold back. To sit properly – upright – on the sofa with your legs crossed and your hands folded neatly in the comfort of your lap. To just look. To connect on an intellectual level, avoiding the intensity and vulnerability of human touch. I do this. But to see Jen unfold herself, opening her heart in this way not just with these children, but with nearly every person we touched, moved me.

Comments

[Tara Bradford]

Yes, that's Jen - always full of love and care for everyone around her. Beautiful image!

[MariaV]

Beautiful!

[Wanda]

Watch out. It's contagious...we hope! :)

[camerashymomma]

it's easy to hold back and it's easy to let go.
this is such a wonderful photo full of that connection.

[Amelia]

wow- this image is very moving-

[Irene]

beautiful. the love that this image exudes is overwhelming me.

[emma]

How very inspiring! You knew this trip was going to affect you profoundly, but did you know that the illuminations would come from every direction? Sounds like you have that awareness now. Beautiful. And thank you for sharing your vulnerability, and Jen's.

[kosenrufu mama]

you are doing a great job...

[Monica]

beautiful image and beautiful words. so inspiring. thank you.

[littlepurplecow (Stephanie Roberts)]

Thanks so much for your thoughtful comments. We appreciate you sharing this journey with us.

[Fojie]

I think being able to be that open is a gift.