I'm not even sure where to begin with this heirloom. First of all, I did have my wisdom teeth taken out today and am praying this post makes sense. ;) I have been looking forward to sharing it with all of you and couldn't hardly wait to make this post happen. Secondly, this heirloom session is not like any other we have done before. Sure, the mindset behind these videos is to provide an heirloom for a family to cherish. However, this time, it was designed in search for a family to be established.
After many years of infertility, Shawna and Steve have decided to take the route towards adoption. There have been many emotions shared through this entire experience for all of us. Emotions that have challenged us in many ways...being thankful and humbled by the fact that we have not had to experience this kind of pain, yet hopeful that God will bless Steve and Shawna with a child that will become their own. My words cannot do this video justice, nor can it truly express the feelings that have been played into this video. However, our prayer is that this will take them one step closer to embracing a child of their very own.
On a personal note, I am thankful for the friendship that has developed between Shawna and I. There have been raw emotions that were laid on the table through this and I am thankful to know that we have laid a foundation for a beautiful friendship. I know that God will bless you both with a child to hold in your arms when his timing is perfect.
After many years of infertility, Shawna and Steve have decided to take the route towards adoption. There have been many emotions shared through this entire experience for all of us. Emotions that have challenged us in many ways...being thankful and humbled by the fact that we have not had to experience this kind of pain, yet hopeful that God will bless Steve and Shawna with a child that will become their own. My words cannot do this video justice, nor can it truly express the feelings that have been played into this video. However, our prayer is that this will take them one step closer to embracing a child of their very own.
On a personal note, I am thankful for the friendship that has developed between Shawna and I. There have been raw emotions that were laid on the table through this and I am thankful to know that we have laid a foundation for a beautiful friendship. I know that God will bless you both with a child to hold in your arms when his timing is perfect.
Press Play, then pause and allow video to load, then press play for optimal experience.
To learn more about Steve and Shawna, please go to their Facebook adoption page. As always, a big thank you to John & Jennifer Moon of Northernlight Filmworks...these sessions truly are built and based on teamwork. Hugs to all of you!
Wow. Just...wow. Beautiful job!! LOVED it!! :)
(02.09.11 @ 02:50 PM)Mel ~ words cannot express how grateful Steve and I are to you and John & Jen for creating this heirloom for us. We {LOVE} it & are really looking forward to a sequel ;).....
(02.09.11 @ 03:01 PM)This is amazing....what a beautiful couple. I pray that they are blessed with a child. So touching! And, as always, I'm crying, Mel! These heirloom sessions are genius.
(02.09.11 @ 06:03 PM)What a touching video. My heart goes out to Shawna and Steve and all couples faced with infertility. You did a terrific job capturing it all, Mel!
(02.09.11 @ 07:00 PM)Beautiful work and collaboration, but an even more amazing couple. So thankful to know Shawna and to be praying for her and Steve during this journey.
(02.10.11 @ 07:22 AM)this is so beautiful! someone is going to fall in love with these two.
(02.22.11 @ 08:18 AM)