Sunday, November 13, 2011

... yet will I trust Him ...


The second remarkable thing one may notice when meeting Caitlin is her concern for others in the middle of her own affliction. Kind of Job-like. Yes, the one in the Bible. I say second because it was some time after I noticed her extremely well-shaped head and figure, with lines that were asking to be photographed, that I asked if she would be willing to sit for a photo shoot. It was then I had a chance to talk to her and in between shutter clicks, her trust in God and concern for others beyond her own condition, quickly eclipsed her comely appearance. Please drop by her blog where several snippets of her story she writes with more eloquence than I can do justice:

http://wisteriamelody.blogspot.com/

Caitlin was kind and gracious in response to my request, and easily pleasant to speak with. Her story she told in a manner that was matter-of-fact, almost as if she was talking about the weather outside on a walk to the mailbox. If you can imagine, her voice in melody is hauntingly wonderful, as any I have ever heard, yes, even those that I have paid large amounts of money for. If you ever get a chance, please sit down and talk with her. Listen to her speak of God and His care for her, her friends, and her life. Your spirits will be encouraged, and your situation will appear simple and little. And if the stars align and you ever get to hear her sing a cappella, you might want to remind yourself to breathe and pick your jaw up off the floor. And when you're done with the visit, you might wonder if you just walked by a south facing window in an otherwise dark tunnel; the light shining from it makes the rest of the tunnel a little easier to see.

5 comments:

  1. This is an awesome blog post Elwyn! I completely agree with you about her voice! I love Caitlin, she's amazing! By the way, I also really like the pictures you took of her!

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  2. Stunning use of light Elwyn! I'm speechless at your talent and skill. You captured so much sorrow, passion and determination in this one shot.
    Your photograph begs us to read this women's story. I hope that you are entering this photo in an photography contest. Wow, wow, wow!
    Thanks for sharing your joy of art!

    PS I'm coming out the woods on our medical journey with our son; and I'm getting back to living life again. Lookin' forward to catching up on your intriguing blogs.

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  3. Just stopped by... And am humbled to the deepest quiet. Thank you, friend.

    ~ May His grace ever lift your soul.

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  4. You got it just right! :) Caitlin and I were suitemates for two years, and she has never ceased to be a blessing in my life. :)

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