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Having only had one child, I never got to see the expression
on a sibling's face when a new little brother or sister arrived. Photography has
led me to some special places so far….and so far this is probably the best. I
was blessed to take pictures of this new little bundle of joy.
Although her parents have other children
already, being in the room with just them and baby really made me feel as
though this was their first, they were so happy. The daddy beautifully cradled his newest
daughter with tender hands sweetly holding her tiny little head in the palm of
hand. She would whimper a gentle song and the three of us would all stare. Such a beauty only in the world for a few hours and totally captivating.
As afternoon turned to evening, the anticipation
grew of the siblings coming to meet the new baby sister. I had camera in hand, and I was ready, but
they were too quick for me. They came in the room a bit disoriented by the
curtain dividing the front of the room. As soon as they stepped out from the
curtain, the little ones’ eyes opened so wide, mouths gaped open, and the hands
reached out to touch the baby. She in
turn must have recognized all the voices as she opened her eyes as to say
hello.
It wasn’t long ago, just a few
short years when the two smallest were being awed by the oldest brother. What a
miracle life is. What a miracle it is that this little one even comes to the world!
And I got to see what homegrown love really means.
What a privilege and honor it was to capture these moments.
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