Who's Taking The Picture?

There was a point in time where this is what kind of camera we used.  Maybe not this fancy but nevertheless it was a camera.  We didn't have cell phones with cameras.  We had to take a picture and then we had to take it to be developed.  It was a process that we really don't do much these days.  My oldest is 26.  When he was young, I was the one behind the camera.  I intentionally volunteered to always take the picture.  To be in the picture was a difficult place for me to be.  I would almost run and hide from the camera and please don't even think about taking my picture.  I was so self conscious of my appearance because of my size, it was just easier to be behind the camera.

About 4 years ago, I was working on some photos and albums and realized, I had all of the memories with my kids but ONE thing was MISSING!!!!  It was ME!!!!  My kids will now have all of these fun memories but I'm not in the picture.  It was a gut wrenching moment and one that still bothers me!!!  So what do I do about it??????

I intentionally GET IN THE PICTURE!!!  I have yet to be the one to photo bomb someone but I will actually jump in a picture these days!  Since we have the capability of having a cell phone that will take pictures, it is a lot easier.  You can turn it around and take a selfie!!!!  Now, my children have pictures with their Mom in the picture.  Are they always perfect? Is my make up perfect? Is my hair styled? Am I dressed to impress in the pictures?  No, no, no and no.  The point is that they are memories that have been created!!!  Is it always posed and perfect?  Absolutely not!  We don't even use photo-shop to make it look that way!

If you are one that hides behind the camera.......GET OUT FROM BEHIND IT!!!!  Get in the picture!!!!!  If you don't like what you see.......Make the conscious decision to do something about it!!!!  We women are really hard on ourselves about what we see in a picture!  If you think or feel you need to lose those 10-15 pounds, then do it!  If you think you need a new hair-do?  Then do it!  BUT above all....GET IN THE PICTURE!!!!!  You won't be sorry!!!  (And your kids will appreciate it!)

Now, go and take a selfie and post it here on the blog or on my Facebook or Instagram page!!!!!


Blessings,
Coach Pam
Phil 4;13

Typical Sweaty Selfie!!!