Photographs have a funny way
of making life seem
perfect.
Flawless really.
As if everything is just peachy.
Everyday.
They never show
the tantrums.
The fits.
The tears.
The frustration.
The discipline.
The teaching.
The learning.
The tired eyes.
The sleepless nights.
The constant worry
and endless prayers.
They never show
the battle.
Only the glory.
The glory of survival,
of accomplishment,
of progression,
and achievement.
The memory of the beautiful day.
The blue skies.
The smiles, rejoicing, and laughter.
And isn't that what we should remember?
Not the struggle
but the victory!
So when you look at a photograph next time
think about what it took to get there.
What it took to be.
Life is perfect for no one.
It's an uphill climb.
An ongoing battle.
"You never see the hard days in a photo album...
"... but that's what gets us from one happy snap shot to the next."
So live life!
Up and down.
Take your camera with you.
And appreciate
your victories!
