Tiffani and Josh left for California this week to cut their new worship album. I can't wait to hear it. They are crazy talented!
I am in Chicago with my sweet granddaughter Simone as she recovers from her surgery. Today's "Photo Friday" shots are of her. Did you think there was a chance of anything else? :)
The first photo of her looking out the window and watching it snow, was taken on Wednesday. The second picture is of her waking up Thursday morning just before they prepped her to take her to surgery.
Updates on her condition are on my facebook page.
Simone and I got to spend some time alone tonight. I had no I idea how special it would be. She goes to surgery at 7am on Thursday morning.
Father,
Thank you
for the amazing blessing of Simone Elizabeth Brown. You have blessed us
beyond measure and we are truly grateful.
You are a dad that loves his
kids... so you know very well how we feel tonight. Please make this operating room in
Chicago a place of physical healing tomorrow. Please give your peace and
your strength that surpasses human logic and understanding to
Josh and Tiffani, both tonight and tomorrow.
We are thankful beyond our ability to express for the wonderful staff, nurses and doctors in this
beautiful place... but our trust is in You alone.
Your Son Forever,
Jess
It's been a big week in the Simon household. Canton turned
two last week and we did celebrate! It's what we do!! :) This week Simone goes
to Chicago for surgery. This is a surgery that we knew was coming since week
one. It is to repair a hole in the roof of her mouth. We are excited to get it
done but naturally nervous that our baby girl is having surgery and it doesn't
look they are gonna let parents and grandparents in the operating room. :)
We will be leaving for Chicago tomorrow. Simone will be checking into Shriners Hospital for Children tomorrow and having surgery on Thursday.
I am blown away at the generosity and kindness of The Shriners who are taking care of 100% of the expense of Simone's surgery and transportation for her and Tiffani to and from Chicago. We are so grateful!
I am a big believer in giving back more than you take in
life. In that spirit I am committed that, in my lifetime,
I will raise more money for Shriners Hospitals for Children than the cost of
Simone's Surgery plus the cost of another kids surgery as well. If you
would like to help, I am asking you to make a donation to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Maybe you would skip lunch
during Simone's surgery on Thursday, pray for her, and donate what you would
have spent on lunch to Shriners Hospitals for Children. I know that times are
tight but any amount would help. $5, $10 $20 or $100... together we really can
make a huge difference in the lives of kids like Simone. If you donate, please
comment on this or email me with your name and amount donated to
simon@jsimonphotography.com. You aren't bragging, you are just helping me,
helping others, and together we will make a difference. Here is a link to
donate.
Have an awesome week!
Blessings Joy and Peace,
Jess
Its photo Friday!
My grandson Canton turned 2 yesterday. He has brought his Papa much joy over the past 2 years.
I got to hang out for a while with him and his mom yesterday. Here are a couple of shots Kandice snapped off.
I have a big day working today. Not much time for pontificating. Today I will just call in lame and leave you with words from a wise man.
"Always look at what you have left.
Never look at what you
have lost."
-Robert H. Schuller
I'll see you with a fresh photo on Photo Friday! Have a great week!
Jess
PS: Simone And Canton spent the night With me Sunday night. It's
the first time I have kept them both.Good Times!!!
We had an all time record snow fall in Ft Worth, Texas yesterday... over 12 inches in 24 hours! I dropped my real work and went out and had fun with my camera for my own personal pleasure only.
