I mean, how can I not clean up after him with this adorable face?
So today was one of those days when half jokingly I looked up to God and said “Sure, I need more stress, bring it on!”
Behind the scenes, we have a lot of going on… then on top of a lot going on, I sit down at our main desk this morning to discover, ohhhh, the computer stopped working. And on top of the computer not working, our main harddrive with all our recent photo shoots stopped working. During one of the busiest photography seasons for us right now.
And to continue on as one of those days, in the midst of writing this blog entry, my dogs pukes all over the floor, so I have to stop and clean up that lovely mess. (Trying to argue with me that dogs aren’t children.)
With the harddrive that crashed, I had already backed up the edited images minus one wedding I had just completed editing the night before. As I wrapped it all up yesterday before another shoot, today was the day I was going to back up the edited version.
Worst case scenerio, I have to re-edit an entire wedding. An. Entire. Wedding.
Best case scenerio? I have laid my hands on the harddrive and declared it healed in Jesus’ name. Hey, God tells us to take ALL worries to Him. And this method haaaaaas worked before. You can read more about this in my book Prosper. And today is one of those I have to now practice what I preach in trusting God with all aspects of running my business….. even when I really feel like screaming and throwing the computer out the window.
Yes. I’m stressed. Yes. I have to re-edit an entire wedding. Yes. I have to clean up Rhett’s puke. Yes. We have a lot going on. But best case scenerio? I’m choosing to be still and know that God is God (Psalm 46:10). And He can handle all the stress of my tiny little world.
Deep breath.
What Bible verse keeps you calm in the midst of chaos? I could use a few new ones to look up myself.
Aww, I’m so sorry! Here’s my favorite verse when I’m feeling stressed and the weight of the world on my shoulders:
“Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.”
Phillipians 4:6-7
At least it is behind you now and tomorrow will be better. God loves you and so do we although we continue our Jacksonville drama here with certain people who continue to crush some children’s hearts. Lies and lies and lies, but as I told them, it is not for me to judge. Their judgment will come from a higher power. Stay tough, hug all, including Stephen and Rhett, and the church for us. We miss you. I cry each time I hear one of MBC songs we sang. Still the cry baby I was there, but I think in my mind that means I am connecting with the Almighty. Love you. Smile pretty lady. Your video was awesome. Taylor kept saying how beautiful you were. That should make you smile. You mean so much to her, and me, though we are apart, we are still sisters in Christ.
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Phil. 4:13
This is one I repeat to myself all the time…over and over. It helps me get through a lot.
Hey Scarlett maybe “Lightroom 5 smartpreviews + dropbox” can save you a lot of stress the next time your Mac decides to commit a suicide ( May God forgive him! )
if you save your catalog with smartpreviews on dropbox ( without the originals raw files) and you lose the original you can still export the full edit, Smart Previews are about 2500 pixels wide…
ciao Fabrizio
I just love how honest you always are. I can just see you. Even when your mad youre beautiful. Im so proud of you and you inspire me all the time. To be real, honest and authentic. I think about you every day. BIG HUGS.
I love you sweet Dixie. Thank you for always being a source of encouragement in my life!
awww so sweet of you to say. Keep being you Scarlett! Youre FABULOUS!