Success what?!

This year one of my resolutions was to journal more – or write more.  It always seems to remind me of where I’ve been, where I am, and where I want to go next.  Not only that, I also can see where God is working in every single entry.   After reading last year’s entries I realized that it was a tough year for me.  I was not at peace with myself, and felt as though I was a slave to my business.  Always looking at other  photographer’s work and wondering if I would ever be as successful.  How idiotic is that?!  How could I ever compare my photography journey to someone else’s?!!!  Every single person has a different definition of what success is.  All I need to do is figure out my definition.

In a society where it is expected that to be successful you must be young, beautiful, extremely skinny, and rich, it is easy to see how a person can loose sight of what’s really important.  Those things are only a brief version of success.  You will inevitably get older, eat a cupcake, and spend too much cash.  I’m looking to define a longer version of success.  One that includes joy, love, forgiveness, happiness, experiences, and good hard work.  I don’t want an end result of one ultimate success and that’s it.  I want more than that.  After stepping back and looking at my life, I feel like I’m on my way.  Here are just a few of the things I’ve accomplished::

1. I am a child of God, forgiven by grace, and saved by mercy!!!
2. I’m married to one of the hardest working men I have ever met.  I believe he truly loves me, is my best friend, and is my biggest supporter.  He believes in me when I don’t, and is pretty funny, too!
3. Every morning I get to hug the neck of a little boy who calls me Mommy.  He is, by far, the greatest gift Sean and I have been blessed with.  Wade is my heart and soul.
4. I am seriously blessed to do what I do.  I have a job two jobs.  One gives me the peace of mind I need for health benefits and the ability to focus on what I love, and the other is my passion.  I love both, and feel like I have been given wonderful opportunities to grow and take risks.  It is amazing!!!