Hello everyone. Eddie here. It’s 4:30am on Thursday and Elizabeth is fast asleep, worn out from another day of teaching the kids, taking care of me, housework, networking and blogging, etc., etc. Just before she turned in for the night she told me that she had taken a few pictures of raindrops, but that “none of them turned out very well.” I told her I’d download them to the computer and take a look at them. The three pictures above are from that batch.
When Elizabeth launched Beauty Observed, she was, as both of us often do, swinging back and forth between excitement and self-doubt. One day she’d be talking non-stop about a book on blogging that she’d been reading and the next day, she’d be asking me why anyone would want to see her pictures or read what she had to say. The insecurities would come knocking. The “none of them turned out very well“ would creep in.
But so many of you have been kind and taken the time to get to know Elizabeth a little bit. You have encouraged her by leaving comments on the blog, or by befriending her on all 312 of the social media sites she juggles! It has been good for her, and…
I want to personally THANK all of you!
Barbie, Brittany, Beth, Bren (ok, it’s a little weird that all of your names start with “B”, but I’ll move on) Dawn, Jill, Natasha, Lyli, Sharita, Lisa, Alison, Teri, Andrea, Rhonda… and all the rest of you “regulars” that I have missed – THANK YOU. I did look back at the comments to get your names, but I actually know most of your names because Elizabeth mentions you ALL a lot. You have made an impact on Elizabeth’s self esteem for the better, and I deeply appreciate that. You have given Elizabeth a wonderful gift by following Beauty Observed. You have given her the permission to look at her photography, and in some respects, her life, and say, “Maybe they turned out pretty good after all.“ I am committed to helping her return the favor by making this blog a place where that encouragement is shared back to her readers tenfold.
God bless you all, and good night. Eddie
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How precious that you would hijack this space on behalf of Elizabeth! Her photos are beautiful and so appropriate for this post! Truly. The photos show the significance and beauty in each & every drop, each one. And so it is with each photo, each post, with each one of us. We each truly matter to Him and to each other. So glad I stopped here again. Blessings to you both!!!
Thank you, Joanne. I didn’t expect this at all! He is a blessing to me!
This just makes me smile, Ed. I’m so glad you hijacked her blog. 🙂 I adore her and think it’s super cool how you support her passion for Beauty Observed. And those photos…BEAUTIFUL, Elizabeth.
Blessings to you both.
Beth, <3 <3 <3
Thank you.
He's so wonderful to me. I really couldn't do this without him!
Ah, your husband should have a blog too! He writes very well and encouraged in a fun way! Cherish it! Such men are worth their weight in gold!
I like your photos, Elizabeth!
Jedidja,
I keep telling him he needs to get his own blog! I love his writing! And I agree, he is worth his weight in gold!
Thank you,
Elizabeth
I am seriously crying right now! Eddie, this is so beautiful!
Elizabeth, I have said it before and I will say it again. I love seeing how you and your husband work together to make your blog successful. He is definitely your cheerleader and you are his too.
The water droplet pictures are beautiful!
Dawn,
I opened my e-mail this morning before Firefox. I came to the e-mail with your comment and I couldn’t figure out why you were crying. I immediately came to the blog and started bawling! He is my biggest cheerleader and I am crazy about him!
Thank you for you kind comments,
Elizabeth
Love it all! It is so refreshing to read something with substance to it, rather than the trash we are constantly fed from the media!
Still your biggest fan!
<3 <3 <3
Thank you, Rhonda. You know you are the Rhonda he mentioned in the post! You have been a huge encouragement to me <3
What a great post, Eddie! (Of course Elizabeth’s rain drop pictures are beautiful as well.) We think Elizabeth is pretty great too! She definitely adds beauty to my life with her positive personality and photos.
Bren,
You are so sweet! Thank you for your very kind words! <3
I am all teary eyed over here. I remember when I happened upon Elizabeth’s blog (can’t really remember when – 5MF perhaps?) but I remember thinking, “this is a woman who knows how to capture beauty”. Elizabeth, YOU are beautiful, and you capture the heart of God so well with your words and through your stunning photos. Do not ever second guess this gift He’s placed in you. And Eddie, what a wonderful way to support and encourage Elizabeth in helping her dreams of writing and photography come true!
Barbie,
Thank you! I commented on your blog for the first time after finding you from your comment on someone’s not perfect Christmas post. What some would call a coincidence, I call the Holy Spirit! I am so glad He brought me to your blog! Thank you so much for your encouragement and kind words! <3
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Wow! How cool!
That man loves you so …
;-}
Linda,
Yes, I think he does love me! And I’m pretty crazy about him. <3
Thanks for the comments!
What a marvelous surprise! Eddie, you just made my day. Kudos for blessing your sweet wife like this and making me grin ear to ear. You rock! 🙂
PS: Those raindrop pics look wonderful… And Elizabeth– people DO want to hear what you have to say and we do care. Like, a lot. Love you girl!
Well, now I’m grinning, Sharita! Thank you!
Love you back!
Girl, those are some beautiful photos! And that’s a great guy you got there too. Thanks for sharing both with us!
Holly,
Thank you for much for your visit and your kind words. I agree with you. He is pretty great!
Stopping by from Simply Beth today.
This is beautiful! What a gift your hubby gave you! Your raindrop pictures are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! Love to you ♥
Dear Satin,
Thank you for stopping by from Simply Beth. Thank you for your kind words! He really surprised me and made me happy 🙂
Please stop by again,
Elizabeth
Love this post. Love this family! <3
I feel the same about your family, Andrea! <3 <3 <3
Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
<3 <3 <3 LOVE!!! I'm thinking you definitely have a keeper in Ed 😀
Lisa,
Yes, I guess I’ll keep him 🙂
Thank you for your comment!
Wow, Eddie, what a beautiful post! How truly amazing to see such wonderful teamwork in action here-you are a fabulous couple! And Elizabeth, those raindrop pictures are amazing! Stop with the doubting-you are an INCREDIBLE photographer and blogger!
Thanks for a great post and for such a beautiful blog!
Best wishes and blessings,
Natasha in Oz x
THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL!! Your hijack just put a huge smile on my face! Not only because it was such a sweet thing to do, but because I can totally relate to enthusiasm one day, followed by insecurity the next (and to having an encouraging husband who sees your potential). Great post 🙂