I feel like I need to say, "welcome back" to myself! I just returned from a whirlwind 10-day trip to West Africa. I'll write plenty more on that later, but today I have a brief but exciting announcement to make.

One thing I have realized through photography is that I love more than just taking pictures. By writing on this blog and sharing my heart, I have seen how much I love writing. I kind of took it for granted that it came easily to me, but I know that one of the skills God has given me is writing in this little blogspace for the time being. I've been guilty of jealousy about the talents I see others possessing, but last year I learned that writing is one of mine. And I love it ...