Chico Wedding Photographer: Self Portrait…

Kenny took this photo last evening. I know, kind of strange to post a photo of myself. I guess I just hope the photo tells something about who we are. Kenny brings out the best in me. It is a different side of me — different than who I was before being married. I have changed a lot in seven years. And I am still changing. Every day. Because that’s what loves does.

I am still outgoing, but quieter.
I am still outspoken, but learning to hold my tongue.
I am still ambitious, but enjoy down time now, more than ever.
I am still impatient, but growing more content.
I am still happy, but know that true joy doesn’t come from my circumstances.
I still move the furniture around in my home all the time, that may never change.
I still sing at the top of my lungs, but now I know that the voice lessons in junior high may not have helped.
I still make grilled cheese for dinner, but only once a week.
I still process life outloud, but have grown to appreciate silence too.
I am still a wife, but have gained a best friend.

And one thing that hasn’t changed. Love. Yes, love deepens with time. It is richer with each memory. But love remains. And this kind of love, that pours out of a person because they have encountered God, this kind of love changes the world. One person at a time. I am one of them.

More than anything, I hope you will be loved, by God, through people, because I know this will change your life…

10 comments

Katie Cook - February 16, 2012 - 12:38 am

Beautiful:)

Katie - February 16, 2012 - 2:02 am

I loooooove this post! But I love it not only because you’re beautiful but because you’ve also got a beautiful heart! Seriously you are so so so gorgeous!!

Kaylee - February 16, 2012 - 2:46 am

You are beautiful. Inside and out. Truly. This post made me a bit teary…:]

Marissa - February 16, 2012 - 3:59 am

Thanks for making me cry sister. You are amazing. Perhaps you should be a writer and photographer. Love you.

Shannon Rosan - February 16, 2012 - 5:10 am

Great post!!!

Sandy Stone - February 16, 2012 - 5:37 am

You ARE a writer and a photographer. It’s my son you are writing about and I am crying! Bless you my dear!

emily - February 16, 2012 - 7:33 am

You are truly beautiful inside and out. So glad to have met you and to have you share your life with all of us!

MOM - February 20, 2012 - 10:57 pm

There’s one more to add to that tear-jerker list, sweet Kimberly! You are still a daughter – one that loves much and is loved much. We are glad that through you, we have Kenny to love as well. Your photography and your writing is inspirational! :-)

POPS - February 21, 2012 - 2:29 am

You are still my daughter and Mom and I gained Kenny who is your best friend and helps us all grow. Keep growing and changing, God has great plans for us if we are willing to be his and move! I love you and the Stone man!

M - February 22, 2012 - 4:09 pm

So Beautifully written…
I completely understand your words for I too have been changed by Love.

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