Our Exceptional Life: {50 in 50 Friday}: Item #18

Friday, May 27, 2011

{50 in 50 Friday}: Item #18

Photo MadisonMcNair 2011

18. Find ways to help Madison make something of her photography. Lessons maybe? Or just a mentor?

I had not anticipated the full extent of the blessings that would come of making this list of items we wanted to accomplish this year. I knew it was a needed exercise…..something that would hopefully pull us back into focusing on the things that make us happy, the things that keep us sane, but I could not have known it would also open the door for us to meet new people and make new friendships!!

Micki & Madi

Madison’s photography mentorship is going exceedingly well, in no small part because we absolutely adore her mentor, Micki!!! Micki is everything one could hope for as a mentor….she’s kind, funny, inspiring, and most importantly, capable of thinking outside the box to make this mentorship happen. To mentor Madison is easy….she’s willing to work, loves what she is learning, and is about as enthusiastic as one can be. But to mentor Madison is hard too….she has been sick an awful lot since we started this endeavor and Micki has been patient and understanding when our best laid plans fall apart…regularly.

Micki’s photography blog ( www.mbenoitphotography.com/blog/ ) is a testament to her talents. And I am thoroughly enjoying her newest blog, the one where she is just talking, and in turn I am getting to know her even better at www.gravyandcherries.com. I encourage you to get to know this lady better too….she is definitely something special!!

None of this would be happening had it not been for our friend, Brandy. Brandy is our ever present supporter/cheerleader/problem solver and we sure do love her!!! She was the one that took this item on a list and found a way to make it happen. Another one of our many blessings is this amazing lady and her friendship!!!

Finally, seeing Madison’s photographs….seeing her love doing what she is doing and learning how to make it even better….well, that’s the blessing of all blessings. Enjoy!!