Capturing the Mind

One of my most favorite things to do is photograph children. I find their thoughts and minds to be one of the most amazing aspects in life. I am completely baffled by their thoughts and actions. This photograph captures my heart and puts a huge lump in my throat. I found this photo opportunity while taking pictures of some of my dad's belongings a few days after he had passed away. I loved my dad's handwriting. If I close my eyes, I can still see it today... choppy, awkward looking, and like none other. But I loved it, it was his. I wanted to capture it in picture, to remember it forever. However, what I found was even more heart-wrenching. As I neared my dad's desk, I saw a yellow sticky note attached to my dad's calendar with "I miss you Grandpa - Taryn K." written on it. Taryn, my seven year old niece, had gone down to his desk and written this without anyone knowing. My heart skipped a beat. It was her way of talking to him, perhaps saying good-bye for the last time. Children have a unique way of thinking and acting. No matter who they are, they always leave an imprint in my heart.