Lil’ Life Update

I am moving from the Western Slope of Colorado to the Fort Collins area, in approximately 19 days… but who’s counting?! Writing this, brings tears to my eyes- The waves of emotion ranging from excitement to absolute terror, from overwhelming joy to complete heartbreak. But the unchanging and overwhelming peace surrounding this major change is so comforting. To leave life as I’ve known it for the past 20 years; farm life, doing life with my parents and siblings, friendships, adventures in the San Juans, etc.- h o m e. Everything that has been home to me. But oh so many memories that I will cherish forever. Though my heart is torn to shreds at the thought of leaving everything that has been home to me all my life, I am over the moon to embark on this adventure with Jesus by my side. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

As for my why- The Lord put the burden on my heart to pray about it last August after I fell in love with the saints of Christ at Ellerslie (aka Windsor Christian Fellowship), and the strong body of Christians there. I wrestled with it for a while just because it wasn’t the plan or what I envisioned my life to look like. After wrestling in prayer for hours over this, I finally surrendered it to the Lord but I was like “Ok, if you want this to happen, then my parent’s have to give me their blessing.” To drop that bomb before them (especially since I had never voiced an interest in moving away) was absolutely terrifying but after they prayed about it for 2 or 3 months, them came to me and gave me their blessing and said they had perfect peace about it. The next 9 months were extremely difficult just waiting for the Lord’s timing. Finally coming to a place of surrender a couple months ago, that it could be years before I moved, but knowing God would make it happen in His own timing. A couple weeks ago God opened the door and there is such overwhelming peace surrounding the move.

So what does this practically mean for my business? I’m so excited to embrace the new opportunities in that area. But on the other hand, I’m heartbroken to be leaving the clientele and relationships I’ve built here on the western slope. Thank you so much for making my photography endeavors the most rewarding thing I’ve ever pursued! I’ve loved my time with each one of you! I’ll be fulfilling any photo shoots over here before moving. My family still lives here, so I will be back and forth, meaning we can definitely coordinate photo shoots with the weekends I’ll be home. (And as a side note any traveling fees will be waived). Oki! That’s all friends!!!