Comments for Erin Wallis Photography Blog http://www.erinwallis.com/blog Vancouver Island Photography - Vancouver Island Weddings Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:06:27 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on On Letting Go by Alice Tracey http://www.erinwallis.com/blog/2010/03/on-letting-go/comment-page-1/#comment-1621 Alice Tracey Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:06:27 +0000 http://www.erinwallis.com/blog/?p=5874#comment-1621 Nice journal entry. I think the letting go is the sweet surrender to a life far more enchanted than anything we could create by trying to control the outcomes. Beauty is all from the glow of a momma's face - the awakening. I remember too the precious smiles of mom's and dad's who've been there. The special connection with strangers -a secret only parents know. I felt the same with the loss of my dad - only those who have a parent who has passed know. Angels from heaven and angels to heaven... the human experience is a beautiful enchanted fairy tale unfolding and we are so lucky to share it with each other. You're so fabulous - I am so happy to be here watching you of all people become mom! XO! Nice journal entry. I think the letting go is the sweet surrender to a life far more enchanted than anything we could create by trying to control the outcomes. Beauty is all from the glow of a momma’s face – the awakening. I remember too the precious smiles of mom’s and dad’s who’ve been there. The special connection with strangers -a secret only parents know. I felt the same with the loss of my dad – only those who have a parent who has passed know. Angels from heaven and angels to heaven… the human experience is a beautiful enchanted fairy tale unfolding and we are so lucky to share it with each other.

You’re so fabulous – I am so happy to be here watching you of all people become mom! XO!

]]> Comment on On Letting Go by Erin http://www.erinwallis.com/blog/2010/03/on-letting-go/comment-page-1/#comment-1620 Erin Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:33:39 +0000 http://www.erinwallis.com/blog/?p=5874#comment-1620 Left on my facebook from such beautiful people... I just had to share!! Misty Norman What a wonderful and bravely honest post. Even though I have an amazing husband and am surrounded by supportive family, there are moments (even days) where I feel so alone and overwhelmed by this experience. Everything you wrote rang true so thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful birthday tomorrow (I can still remember dancing the night away in Waramuri for your 20th) and I look forward to seeing photos very soon of this little life you have created. 15 hours ago · Barry Parmet Nicely written, Erin. I just sent this to my sister who is a social worker that counsels new parents - I'm sure she'll appreciate it. 14 hours ago · Carrie Cross Wells So very true, it's right when you are pregnant loads of things go round your head, like when you are 14 days overdue and hoping for baby to come. LOL Sending you happy, relaxing, baby vibes!!! 13 hours ago · Tammy Rice Erin, it's an amazing thing we go through and you are fully entitled to feel overwhelmed and emotional! The end result is such an incredible blessing that you can only wonder sometimes why you didn't do it sooner! ha ha. I wish you a 'easy' labour and we are sending you lots of love as you welcome your little one in the world! You are going to be a GREAT mama and I can't wait to see your amazing pictures of the little angel! Take care hunie... 10 hours ago · Brandi Halverson Thank you for an such an amazing and truthful post! Makes me feel so much better that I'm not the only one with all of these feelings and emotions! 7 hours ago · Erin Wallis Misty, you are right....going thru all of this without an amazing man and fabulous family and friends does make a whole world of difference. Thank you all, for sharing and joining in on the journey! Xoxo 7 hours ago · Jen Jayden Obviously I can't identify with being pregnant, but I think your observations and your reflections on them are something we are all trying to learn in everything we do. Exactly what you wrote about is what I've been feeling to some degree in my own life - only with different elements. I always love hearing your observations...your perspective has... See More 5 hours ago · Danielle Lehman You never cease to amaze me Erin!!! You have this way about that is so honest and pure in everything you do and you constantly are sharing that with everyone that crosses your path without hesitation!!! It is absolutely beautiful!!! I wish you all the best as you venture into this new chapter of life!! D xoxo about an hour ago Chelsea Martin March 11 at 8:01am Erin, I just read your blog & have a little tear rolling down my cheek now! You are incredible, in so many ways...I am sure so many women have felt the exact way you are feeling right now & just haven't been able to understand it or really put it into words- I can't even come close to comprehending all of this quite yet myself as it is a journey I have yet to take, however I think I understand it & you just made it that much easier for gals to understand it by sharing your thoughts & experience. I am so proud of you for "letting it all go" as I am sure that is a hard thing to do, but I think it will make your experience that much better :) Keith and I wish you & Bryce all the very best, I am sure you are both very anxious, excited and nervous about the arrival of your little Angle, Maisie !!! And I also have to mention that you are GORGEOUS in your last maternity photo, I think you really are just a Pregnant Goddess right now & you are more beautiful every day as that precious little life is growing inside you! Hugs & Love from the Martins. We'll be thinking of you over the next couple of weeks. xoxo Left on my facebook from such beautiful people… I just had to share!!

Misty Norman What a wonderful and bravely honest post. Even though I have an amazing husband and am surrounded by supportive family, there are moments (even days) where I feel so alone and overwhelmed by this experience. Everything you wrote rang true so thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful birthday tomorrow (I can still remember dancing the night away in Waramuri for your 20th) and I look forward to seeing photos very soon of this little life you have created.
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Barry Parmet Nicely written, Erin. I just sent this to my sister who is a social worker that counsels new parents – I’m sure she’ll appreciate it.
14 hours ago ·

Carrie Cross Wells So very true, it’s right when you are pregnant loads of things go round your head, like when you are 14 days overdue and hoping for baby to come. LOL Sending you happy, relaxing, baby vibes!!!
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Tammy Rice Erin, it’s an amazing thing we go through and you are fully entitled to feel overwhelmed and emotional! The end result is such an incredible blessing that you can only wonder sometimes why you didn’t do it sooner! ha ha. I wish you a ‘easy’ labour and we are sending you lots of love as you welcome your little one in the world! You are going to be a GREAT mama and I can’t wait to see your amazing pictures of the little angel! Take care hunie…
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Brandi Halverson Thank you for an such an amazing and truthful post! Makes me feel so much better that I’m not the only one with all of these feelings and emotions!
7 hours ago ·

Erin Wallis Misty, you are right….going thru all of this without an amazing man and fabulous family and friends does make a whole world of difference. Thank you all, for sharing and joining in on the journey! Xoxo
7 hours ago ·

Jen Jayden Obviously I can’t identify with being pregnant, but I think your observations and your reflections on them are something we are all trying to learn in everything we do. Exactly what you wrote about is what I’ve been feeling to some degree in my own life – only with different elements. I always love hearing your observations…your perspective has…
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5 hours ago ·

Danielle Lehman You never cease to amaze me Erin!!! You have this way about that is so honest and pure in everything you do and you constantly are sharing that with everyone that crosses your path without hesitation!!! It is absolutely beautiful!!! I wish you all the best as you venture into this new chapter of life!! D xoxo
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Chelsea Martin March 11 at 8:01am
Erin,

I just read your blog & have a little tear rolling down my cheek now! You are incredible, in so many ways…I am sure so many women have felt the exact way you are feeling right now & just haven’t been able to understand it or really put it into words- I can’t even come close to comprehending all of this quite yet myself as it is a journey I have yet to take, however I think I understand it & you just made it that much easier for gals to understand it by sharing your thoughts & experience. I am so proud of you for “letting it all go” as I am sure that is a hard thing to do, but I think it will make your experience that much better :) Keith and I wish you & Bryce all the very best, I am sure you are both very anxious, excited and nervous about the arrival of your little Angle, Maisie !!! And I also have to mention that you are GORGEOUS in your last maternity photo, I think you really are just a Pregnant Goddess right now & you are more beautiful every day as that precious little life is growing inside you!

Hugs & Love from the Martins. We’ll be thinking of you over the next couple of weeks. xoxo

]]> Comment on On Letting Go by Tiffany http://www.erinwallis.com/blog/2010/03/on-letting-go/comment-page-1/#comment-1619 Tiffany Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:09:32 +0000 http://www.erinwallis.com/blog/?p=5874#comment-1619 As a new mom to a one month old I am just now realizing what this letting go means. I know that inaweek or month from now it won't be a big deal that I didn't get to brush my teeth until 1:00 or had to eat my lunch in 5.6 seconds....this healthy, thriving, amazing baby is my new full time job...period. I was lamenting and becoming frustrated by the amount of time he spent breastfeeding leaving me glued to the couch....well at this point it is his full time job. I have been amazed at how much I have grown, even if I have been a little slow to adjust. Good thing he knows what he is doing! As a new mom to a one month old I am just now realizing what this letting go means. I know that inaweek or month from now it won’t be a big deal that I didn’t get to brush my teeth until 1:00 or had to eat my lunch in 5.6 seconds….this healthy, thriving, amazing baby is my new full time job…period.

I was lamenting and becoming frustrated by the amount of time he spent breastfeeding leaving me glued to the couch….well at this point it is his full time job. I have been amazed at how much I have grown, even if I have been a little slow to adjust. Good thing he knows what he is doing!

]]> Comment on On Letting Go by Dorian Gordon http://www.erinwallis.com/blog/2010/03/on-letting-go/comment-page-1/#comment-1618 Dorian Gordon Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:54:36 +0000 http://www.erinwallis.com/blog/?p=5874#comment-1618 Letting Go....an action that is liberating...as a mom, as a wife, as a woman, as a professional. Erin, I can relate to those 'looks' and judging by your picture at the beginning of this post, your body was meant to make babies. It's a bizarre statement, but women are designed to do this...just like babies are designed to grow up. You captured shots of me when I was pregnant that made me feel sexy and beautiful. Don't forget what the authenticity and rawness that you are able to capture in pregnancy...and see it in yourself! 'm not going to tell you look one way or another, because that isn't what matters, what matters is that your baby girl is healthy and happy inside of you. She is so lucky to have your genes. The bottom line is that judgements from strangers can only have power if we let them. You remind me that being open and authentic is in all of us, stunted only by fear. You are fearless! Letting Go….an action that is liberating…as a mom, as a wife, as a woman, as a professional. Erin, I can relate to those ‘looks’ and judging by your picture at the beginning of this post, your body was meant to make babies. It’s a bizarre statement, but women are designed to do this…just like babies are designed to grow up. You captured shots of me when I was pregnant that made me feel sexy and beautiful. Don’t forget what the authenticity and rawness that you are able to capture in pregnancy…and see it in yourself! ‘m not going to tell you look one way or another, because that isn’t what matters, what matters is that your baby girl is healthy and happy inside of you. She is so lucky to have your genes. The bottom line is that judgements from strangers can only have power if we let them. You remind me that being open and authentic is in all of us, stunted only by fear. You are fearless!

]]> Comment on On Letting Go by Lisa http://www.erinwallis.com/blog/2010/03/on-letting-go/comment-page-1/#comment-1617 Lisa Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:46:35 +0000 http://www.erinwallis.com/blog/?p=5874#comment-1617 "Grieving the loss of my own childhood, my innocence, my youth even." You wait and see Erin its so much more when you can watch your own child, in their childhood, innocence and youth. Good luck :) “Grieving the loss of my own childhood, my innocence, my youth even.” You wait and see Erin its so much more when you can watch your own child, in their childhood, innocence and youth. Good luck :)

]]> Comment on On Letting Go by Tanya http://www.erinwallis.com/blog/2010/03/on-letting-go/comment-page-1/#comment-1616 Tanya Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:10:33 +0000 http://www.erinwallis.com/blog/?p=5874#comment-1616 phew... beautiful Erin... You are going to make an amazing mommy. :D Wishing you all the best. phew… beautiful Erin… You are going to make an amazing mommy. :D Wishing you all the best.

]]> Comment on On Letting Go by kim http://www.erinwallis.com/blog/2010/03/on-letting-go/comment-page-1/#comment-1615 kim Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:41:46 +0000 http://www.erinwallis.com/blog/?p=5874#comment-1615 I'm so taken by your words, always have been a fan of how you put life into perspective: so real, so sensitive to feelings & emotions of others and yourself. You glow no doubt, I can see it from miles away. And that bump by the way? Perfect. You're carrying such a beautiful gift. I can't wait to see the smiles across your face when you meet your child. I’m so taken by your words, always have been a fan of how you put life into perspective: so real, so sensitive to feelings & emotions of others and yourself. You glow no doubt, I can see it from miles away. And that bump by the way? Perfect. You’re carrying such a beautiful gift. I can’t wait to see the smiles across your face when you meet your child.

]]> Comment on On Letting Go by Carol Kerfoot http://www.erinwallis.com/blog/2010/03/on-letting-go/comment-page-1/#comment-1614 Carol Kerfoot Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:26:48 +0000 http://www.erinwallis.com/blog/?p=5874#comment-1614 As I sit here reading this beautiful post, while spelling out words like Dora and Boots while my daughters draw pictures besides me. I got a note from one of them that says in 5 year old chicken scratch ' I Love YAu" Being a mother is indescribable and the physical changes that go with it pale in comparison to how much your heart grows. Letting go does feel good. It makes room for much better things. Congratulations on this wonderful gift on its way and thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings. Reminds me of how truly lucky I am. ( btw that is one beautiful baby belly youre wearing :) As I sit here reading this beautiful post, while spelling out words like Dora and Boots while my daughters draw pictures besides me. I got a note from one of them that says in 5 year old chicken scratch ‘ I Love YAu” Being a mother is indescribable and the physical changes that go with it pale in comparison to how much your heart grows. Letting go does feel good. It makes room for much better things.
Congratulations on this wonderful gift on its way and thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings. Reminds me of how truly lucky I am.
( btw that is one beautiful baby belly youre wearing :)

]]> Comment on On Letting Go by Christine http://www.erinwallis.com/blog/2010/03/on-letting-go/comment-page-1/#comment-1613 Christine Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:24:07 +0000 http://www.erinwallis.com/blog/?p=5874#comment-1613 Hey Erin, I love reading your blog. It is well written and comes from the heart. Your words could not be more true when you are in the moment. It's amazing how much you forget all of these present fears (the ones you are feeling now) once you see your little creation (not to discredit them AT ALL, it's just amazing how quickly we forget). However, more fears come with your baby being brought into this world. I felt as though I had to let go of so much more once our child was born - I struggle with it some days, but other days I feel I am so blessed. I think it will get easier with time. You are right, nothing can quite prepare you for what is about to come for you on this journey to parenthood - in the next few weeks and for the next years of life. It will be filled with fear, joy, laughter, and many frustrations, but above all it will be filled with enormous amounts of love for this tiny being. There is nothing quite like it. You look amazing by the way so don't let those comments get to you. They are just jealous that you look so great! Enjoy every minute of the end of your pregnancy. Christine Hey Erin, I love reading your blog. It is well written and comes from the heart. Your words could not be more true when you are in the moment. It’s amazing how much you forget all of these present fears (the ones you are feeling now) once you see your little creation (not to discredit them AT ALL, it’s just amazing how quickly we forget). However, more fears come with your baby being brought into this world. I felt as though I had to let go of so much more once our child was born – I struggle with it some days, but other days I feel I am so blessed. I think it will get easier with time. You are right, nothing can quite prepare you for what is about to come for you on this journey to parenthood – in the next few weeks and for the next years of life. It will be filled with fear, joy, laughter, and many frustrations, but above all it will be filled with enormous amounts of love for this tiny being. There is nothing quite like it. You look amazing by the way so don’t let those comments get to you. They are just jealous that you look so great! Enjoy every minute of the end of your pregnancy. Christine

]]> Comment on On Letting Go by Jodi O http://www.erinwallis.com/blog/2010/03/on-letting-go/comment-page-1/#comment-1612 Jodi O Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:22:18 +0000 http://www.erinwallis.com/blog/?p=5874#comment-1612 Beautiful insight Erin and oh so very true :) Motherhood and the journey to it is such an impossible thing to put into words yet you seem to do just that so eloquently. Reading your words brings me right back to my pregnancy with Layla and it reminds me how much I truly enjoyed almost every day of it haha. It was a beautiful time that transformed Matt and I slowly day by day.... Such an exciting time in your life and it warms my heart to read your words and know that you are embracing every little piece of it because it is over so quickly. Take care and I can't wait to hear of the arrival of your daughter! Jodi Beautiful insight Erin and oh so very true :)

Motherhood and the journey to it is such an impossible thing to put into words yet you seem to do just that so eloquently. Reading your words brings me right back to my pregnancy with Layla and it reminds me how much I truly enjoyed almost every day of it haha.
It was a beautiful time that transformed Matt and I slowly day by day…. Such an exciting time in your life and it warms my heart to read your words and know that you are embracing every little piece of it because it is over so quickly.

Take care and I can’t wait to hear of the arrival of your daughter!

Jodi

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