Monthly Archives: September 2011

Echoing.

Take a moment and imagine with me. We are going to cross the waters and enter into a reality that we pretend is a dream or is only in the movies. Imagine an expanse of land being herded over by a people who are seeking refuge from a militant group that changes acronyms as often…

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Daniel & Shelly. Bundle Up. » Kristin Shyla - [...] of you may know my friend Casey. She is who I am traveling to the Congo with. She is in an amazing process of adopting two children from the Congo. KSP, love orphans care [...]

Lyndzee - Kristin, You are what so many people search for. Brave. Selfless. Wonderful. I will pray for you and the children of Congo. I know you will be the light they are looking for. You will help change so many lives while you are there. Even if it’s just talking to them and showing them love. God bless you for who you are and for all that you are doing. Hope to hear from you! Take care & God bless.

Aimee - Finally, a moment to sit and read your beautiful words. I love you and I am so proud of my “baby” sister. Praying for you and your bonus family as you head to the Congo. You amaze me everyday! God shines through you!

Aunt Kim - Kristin, You are an amazing, fearless woman and I have no doubt that our God will lead you through this awesome journey for these precious children. Love you so much!

angey price - I just love you!!! I wish I was going w/ you two!! I am so glad that you are going w/ Casey to get her babies and tell the story of many more babies who need love and families! You are beautiful in every way!!! Thank you for loving and serving our King, our dearest friends, and for being a voice to tell the beginning of these babies’ stories.

Emily - Kristin, Paul and I are so excited about this project for you and we’re committed to being a prayer warrior for you and the children you’ll be reaching out to. So excited to see what this chapter of life has for you! Much love. XOXOXO

Mama Wuz - Kriten, my heart filled with so much joy when I read this post. You are one of the most giving, loving people I know and I hope and pray all goes well, and only positive things happen through this. These children will be so fortunate to have you to tell their stories. God Bless You! Love you!!!

Toni - That is so cool, Kristen! I know you and Casey will capture some amazing images and it will, indeed, change the world for those children! I love the project, we as photographers should all get together and do something like this!

Holly - Kristin,

I agree with what Rachel and Rebecca wrote. This post also brought tears to my eyes. This project is so selfless and wonderful, I will definitely follow your blog, I can’t wait to see all of the great things you do!

Rachel - What a beautiful thing to do. Reading about Echo brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for doing this work to shed light into the Congo. We have much need in this world for more like you. I send the best of luck and will keep you and your mission in my thoughts and prayers!

Rebecca Ferguson - Kristen, I LOVE this post! You as such a beautiful soul and photographer! I cannot wait to see how your love moves the people of the DRC. May God continue to bless you in your journey! Much Love, R :)

To whom it may concern.

To whom it may concern, This is for us..for us to remember. I found it spending way too much time on the computer, hopping from blog, to blog when I should have been cleaning the bathroom.  I am educating myself about who we really are at our core-so in spite of us, I will love…

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Lyndzee - Wow, I LOVE that!! Put a smile on my face. Such true words! Thank you for sharing!! =D

micah - great quote, but does not seem like something Bob Marley would say.

Josh & Lindsey. Engaged.

The highway divides and lost is the florescent light that illumines their drive. Two separate people, two separate lives. Merging lanes, crossing over traffic and frustrating tones they find themselves before each-other at a gas station in Ferris Texas, both in need.   Lindsey finds Josh and asks the questions regarding her navigational route. She smiles, secretly…

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Brendy - Your story was really infotrmiave, thanks!

Veronique - Row 8, 13 and the very last pictures are my faves in this sesson! You rocked it again. So proud of you, friend. No doubt in my mind that God has gifted you with a truly artistic soul. These pictures are beautiful.

Kate Monroe - Adorable! I just love these! So soft, romantic, and fun… gorgeous, Kristin!

Lindsey Read - Girrrrrrrrrrrlllllllllllllllllllllll…..your awesome!

Daniel & Jenny. Beloved.

Jenny jotted down in response to a question that I posed: Why did you fall in love in the first place? she writes.. “Only the Lord could have done this. The love of good music and a good God drew our hearts together” These two are driven by a much greater love which makes their…

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Veronique - Cute, cute, cute! Jenny, you are gorgeous.

Drea - so fun! :)

Jenn - What an adorable couple! The pictures are adorable! :]

Casey Chappell - Beautiful!!!! Jenny, you’re stunning Pretty Lady!!

Daniel and Jenny - Love the pics!!! We had such a great time and love how they turned out (especially the record store). Thank you so much for this blessing.

Ben & Veronique. Beloved.

Veronique is a mother of three. Her everyday consists of cloth diapers, meal planning, coupon clipping, kids crying, kids laughing, spills, lunches, reminders, housecleaning, homeschooling and surprise visits from neighbors…until the door opens at 5:45pm and Ben comes home. A  sigh of relief wafts through the house, he is home! He plays with the kids,…

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Kathy - Gorgeous pictures to match such sweet, romantic story telling. So beautiful.

Dana Haynes - I love the way you tell their story with pics (of course!) and WORDS too. So beautifully done — and such a spot on description of their sweet lives.

Veronique - friend! i keep going back and looking at all the pictures. i feel like when i look at them, i fall more and more in love with my beloved Ben! so thankful for you and how you use your artistic gifts to bless others immensely. love, love, love the photos and love you, too!

Sam - Love them and love the pics! Great job!