Friend Post: Brian, Audrey, & Asher

Brian lucked out, because I can't find any pre-scanned pictures of him from our youth group days! I've known Brian since I was a teenager. I started going to South Rocky Mount Church of God with my close friend Amy around this time. I was heavily involved with the youth group. This is where I got to know Brian. I was pretty close to his whole family. His sister Karen was best friends with Amanda (Amy's sister). I always thought it was cool that they both had best friends that were named Karen! I was very close to Kristi. I miss that relationship a lot! Brian and I kept in touch while we were in college. I remember in one email he wrote about how we (as in us and the rest of our close group) just had that type of relationship that would always be close. Those weren't the exact words, but it was something like that. Those type of friendships are long lasting and you don't have to talk all the time to feel like you're close. There's so many good things to say about Brian. All the girls thought a lot of Brian and just knew that one day he'd make a good husband to somebody.

That one day came along, when I lived in Colorado, a few years ago! He married Audrey. Audrey is someone with a very sweet and soft voice, but she has this very fun and silly side too! I am so grateful that I have been able to get to know her better. We have also formed a friendship and I just love being around her. It's good to have those friends that you can talk to and you know they understand some of what you've been through. She is a very special person in my life.

I wanted to share a little bit about their life story. There are so many more in between details to be shared, but this is an extremely short version of what they've been dealing with recently. A little over a year ago they had their first son, Zachary. They took him home from the hospital and days later he passed away.  A few months ago baby number two came along. His name is Asher. I offered them a free photo session before he was born. That day I intended on spending a couple of hours at their house, but I believe it may have turned into 4 or more! I had such a fun time hanging out with them and taking pictures of Asher and their family. I am so glad I can share this with them! I loved meeting Asher and I can't wait for my next visit!

Photo Session: The Brumble Family

Last Christmas I took pictures of the Jones' family. Lindsay & Jeremy lost their first child, Ayden, to SIDS. They had recently had their second child, Collen. As a photographer I wanted to offer them something special, so we arranged a free photo session for their family. I really enjoyed offering these sessions to those who had been through a difficult situation. I asked Lindsay if she knew someone that she'd like to offer this free gift to. She sent me Kellie & Brian Brumble's contact information. They had also lost their son, Austin, to SIDS. At the time Kellie was pregnant with her second child. We spoke through email and setup a photo session for them when Andrew was born. He arrived a few months ago and I am so glad I had this opportunity to meet Andrew and of course Kellie & Brian too!

Here are a few sweet pictures of Austin that I borrowed from their blog...

I was so honored to meet this family and so glad they let me take these beautiful pictures of Andrew! Here are a few of my favorite from the session!

Thanks again Brumble family for letting me photograph your family! I'd like to also thank the Jones family for letting me photograph their family too. I have met two wonderful families who have been through a lose that no mother or father should have to go through. I encourage those who read this to check out their blogs (click on their names to go to blog). I am grateful to have met both of these families! I may only be able to offer a small dose of comfort with these photo's, but I do hope that in some way it helps with the healing process and that they can treasure these precious moments for a life time!