Pray For Paris | Saturday Reflection

As so many of you, I'm saddened this morning that yet another country so full of love and beauty is devastated and broken by the acts of others.  Too many innocent lives lost, families, and a loving community forever changed.  Yet, even in the darkest of days the support and togetherness of the world come together.  These days social media connects the hurt and suffering and it's a powerful way to send messages to all those around the world who can join and unite in the saddest of times.

So as I get ready for my family portrait session tonight, with a family that is built on strength, love, and commitment, I'm holding Paris and those sadly affected close within my heart.  Praying for the comfort, courage, and strength of so many lives forever changed. 

I was so fortunate to travel to Paris in 2006 for work covering ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating.  I'm so grateful my mother was able to come with me on this work trip because she had the time of her life exploring and soaking in all the rich history and beautiful art Paris has to offer.  Only having one day for me to see the sights of the city, after we landed we took a quick nap and made our way to the Eiffel Tower.

This trip changed me.  It was my first trip out of the country at the age of 26.  It opened my eyes to a whole new world and introduced me to appreciating and finding beauty in the streets, in the language, the architecture, the textures, colors, and smells! It was a trip my mother and I will never forget.  

Here are a few pictures I took on this trip.  Each picture has a wonderful story, whether it was something that moved me in the textures on the streets, the lighting, the location where I was filming, they are all stories I cherish.  Thank you Paris for inspiring me with your beauty. Keeping you in my prayers.  xo

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