She and Russ were the first people to invite us over for dinner when we arrived in California eight years ago. Jill and I have remained in California largely because of the kindness and hospitality that Joyce and Russ and others like them have shown us from the beginning. She and her family started us down the path of planting ourselves deeply into this community and we are forever grateful to them for it.
Joyce was also one of the first people to believe in Mark Leonard Imaging. I was privileged to take her son’s senior portraits when I started the business, and honored to be given the opportunity to do a family session with them later that same year. Before Thanksgiving, Joyce spent time with Jill and me to help us do a better job of setting up the books for Mark Leonard Imaging. She was not only knowledgeable, but abundantly generous with her time and resources.
We grieve not for Joyce, because we know that she is in heaven in the presence of God through the grace of our savior, Jesus Christ. We grieve only for ourselves because this world has lost a beautiful person, a capable woman, and a kind-hearted friend. We will miss you.
Jill and I want to thank all of our clients for making 2009 a great year for Mark Leonard Imaging. We had a blast working with all of our new clients and we are always flattered by the continued support of our returning clients. Thank you.
Jill and I spent Christmas in Escondido with her sister’s family. Jill’s brother drove in with his dog from Arizona and we had a great time… mostly. Three of us got the flu one after another. First, Jill’s brother went down. Then Maddie started up-chucking (which she calls burps, kinda cute actually). It was a long night of holding an icecream bucket in front of my two-year old while we watched Milo and Otis. The next day was Christmas Eve and it was my turn. Christmas just isn’t Christmas when you’re afraid to eat everything. Don’t worry, I’m making up for it this week!
Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, they’re all great occasions to share with family. Unfortunately, they are also perfect opportunities to share germs with your families. I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas without the flu.
Here are few photos of the Kimm family the week before Christmas. It’s always fun to watch families interact with each other. These guys are not short on humor. It was fun, even on a rainy day like we had.
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