So many times this past month I've really wished I had a gift with words. I clearly don't. Maybe I'll find a writting class? I find myself again, writting a blog in fear of not being to proclaim my feelings as clearly as I want. Not expressing the complete awe I feel... not being able to share with you the heart pounding thrill and excitement of witnessing Miss Molly Lou being born!
Hopefully in my images you can see and feel my love and pride, as Jody and Tim worked as a team to bring their baby into this world. To see Jody labor and watch as Tim quietly, gentely and.... ( here we go with the jubbel of words!) Jody was amazing and Tim was her rock. As a team they ushered Molly into this world with a calm strength that defines them.
And I got to be there! My eyes fill with tears thinking about it... I got to be there.
(I was so loving the snack table! Till the midwife said she thought the hummus looked like vernix. It might be awhile before I eat hummus...) I ruined the moment didn't I? :)
Wanna see the moment that made EVERYBODY cry...
As soon as we all finally took a breath... Grandpa Tim woke up big brother and the new big sister! And it was love at first sight!
Tim and Jody... Everynight before I went to bed I made sure my gear was ready and the ringer on my phone was turned on. Often I fell asleep praying for you... Praying that if this wasn't the night, at least you'd get a restful nights sleep. I prayed for all sorts of things! A couple of nights I even prayed it wasn't the night! Sorry! ;) And last night my prayers were of thankfulness... Thankful for you and your whole family and thankful that I got to witness and share in an event that has left everyone who was there forever changed. Thank you so much for allowing me to witness the birth of your amazing little girl!
I could stare at these forever, such a beautiful moment, wonderfully captured Sharon! Hi Claudette!
Posted by: Mindy A | July 22, 2011 at 12:45 PM
Oh Sharon! I can see your heart in every single image! Beautiful! Each and every one!! And your writing? Real! Refreshing! Love it! And you!!
Posted by: Nicky Picky! | July 22, 2011 at 12:49 PM
This is just SOOO amazingly awesome that you were there to capture the beauty of them falling in love with her! These images are priceless, Sharon!!!
Posted by: Michelle | July 22, 2011 at 03:23 PM
I think this post is perfect, and I'm sure Jody thinks so too. The most important part was the experience and how you captured it with pictures. The pictures are worth more than a million words describing it :-)
Posted by: Heather | July 22, 2011 at 08:54 PM
Amazing Sharon!! Congrats to Jody and her family... and what a gift you've given her with these magical images. Love, love, love!
Posted by: ajira | July 23, 2011 at 01:10 AM
Thank you Sharon for being there to record Molly's birth and giving us such beautiful pictures. And I'm greatful that we get to share through your photos in JOdy's beautiful experience. Your skill at capturing life in photography just takes my breath away. JOdy, Molly is beautiful just like the rest of the Williamsons.
Posted by: Jeannie Conklin | July 23, 2011 at 12:07 PM
Sharon, you did a GREAT job!! With your words and your work!! You do amazing things woman!! :)
Posted by: Vanessa Pearson | July 23, 2011 at 01:45 PM
Sharon, Your pictures are amazing! You captured the emotions very well...I cried and I wasn't even there. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful experience with us.
Jody you are amazing and you and your family are beautiful!!! Jenn Baxter
Posted by: Jennifer Baxter | July 23, 2011 at 06:53 PM
Thank you so much for sharing these! They are beautiful!
Posted by: Trina Gueck | July 23, 2011 at 11:32 PM
I keep reading this post and crying and smiling and I have this warm, fuzzy feeling all over! I noticed this time that Oliver and Annie are both wearing their favorite jammies! Oliver's in his Superman jammies and Annie's got her Elmo jammies from her Jenell friend. =) That little detail warmed my heart. Something I never would have noticed if it weren't for your amazing photos. That one of the kids with grandpa is one of my favorites. I'm so, so happy you caught that moment!
Posted by: Jody Williamson | July 26, 2011 at 03:41 PM