It's been a tough few weeks in our family. We lost my dad to cancer almost three weeks ago on July 6, 2008. My dad was a man who was loved life and loved to have fun. He fought to the very end and it seems completely surreal to me that he is actually gone. I find it hard to imagine never hugging him again even as I write this. I took this picture last November when he insisted our family go together to Crested Butte. You could tell he thought it would be his last. We thought it was absurd. I wonder how he knew...This is one of my favorite pictures I've ever taken.
This is Ryan and my dad. My dad LOVES the guitar. He has several. Three of them are signed by many singers and songwriters. In fact, about a month before dad died he asked me if there was anything of his I wanted. I said a guitar. That's who my dad is. He loved country music. He loved boats. He loved Corvettes. He loved the color red. He loved his family most of all. I miss you, Dad!Lori Motl Photography has been neglected through all of this. I'm finally trying get going again. I had the opportunity to take my favorite kind of pictures this week...naked baby pictures. This is baby "M". Very cute little guy. Loved to kick! We were lucky to get him to sit still for a few shots!
Here is a photo I'd like feed back on. Just look and tell me what you think.
It is so hard to let our most precious loved ones go. I know he meant so much to you.
ReplyDeleteLove the photo of "B" with "R" on the belly. Beautiful.
Lori, I am so sorry for your loss! I sent you an email a few weeks ago after I heard. I just can't even begin to imagine what your last 3 weeks must have been like, and you will continue to be in my prayers. While we have grown apart in distance, you still hold a special place in my heart.
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ReplyDeleteI am so saddened to hear about the loss of your father! I pray that God will give you and your family peace and comfort. I wish I could be there for you to give you a big hug. I am still hoping to make it up to OBU to visit you soon. Take care and God bless you!
Hi Ms. Abbott!!! (At least that is what I feel I should still call you!) It has been forever.
ReplyDeleteI am so incredibly sorry to hear about the loss of your father. It sounds like he was the type of dad every girls wants to have.
Your children are just beautiful!
Lori,
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the site you've created!!! I know you've got several hundred GREAT pictures in your archive and lots more to come, so thanks for sharing them! I'm soooo glad you captured really special ones of your dad. Priceless.
Pic of "B" with "R" is really, really neat. All of them are!
Love ya!! Kim Stewart