Time

Hi Grace
Hope you're well.
It's amazing how fast time goes by and to think we're in October already is frightening.
I was thinking today about the passing of time and how t changes us, our perspectives and values, our priorities and our feelings about things. Everything is changing all the time and without our help. Things just flow in a natural way and it's our job to let go of fear and enjoy the ride, as scary that can be sometimes.
I am working in a camera shop at the moment and this morning I was helping a young lady choose a photography bag that she was going to be taking on a 12 month round the world trip.
Her father was with her, helping her choose but his main role in this little event was to pay for it.
As she made her choice and I was processing the purchase I asked her about her trip etc as I was interested to know where she was going and what kind of Photography she was in to. Her father then revealed that they were going to see her M.A show later that day and he joked that he thought it was just a lot of taking about Photography instead of just taking the picture but really I cold tell that he was immensley proud of his beautiful, intelligent young daughter and probably a felt a whole mixture of feelings that his daughter was off around the world
It bought up feelings for me of sadness that I am not able to spend time with you at the moment but also great hope and wonder at what you'll want to be doing when you're a young woman going out and exploring the world. I hope I can be as involved in your life as the guy I saw today was in his daughters life and I know that whatever you decide to do or wherever you want to go I'll be there for you, supporting you and probably paying for it too! ;)
I saw Libby and Lewis recently as I looked after them whilst Lindsay and Owen, their mom and dad, had a weekend away. It was really nice to spend some time with them and I have noticed that they have both shot up in size over the last few months...Libby has just turned 8 and she's wearing a school uniform for age 11!?
Lewis is also growing up quick and seems a lot more mature in his behaviour lately too.
I hope you get to spend some time with them soon too as I know you and Libby get on well and she always asks about you.
So, I am going on some training soon which will involve me taking pictures of Owls, Foxes Otters! I am really looking forward to it and hope I get some good shots to show you.

Anyways, it's getting late so until next time, I will say good night and god bless.

I remember when I used to tuck you in at night and I would say 'Good night, sweet dreams, I love you.' and you would reply 'Don't love you!' and then we'd both laugh.
 I wonder if you remember that?

Good night. Love you.xx