A young man once took steps that lead him away from home; they were quick, light and full of anticipation for a better, more exciting life. He stepped into undiscovered country and learned new ways to think about the world and his place in it. Countless brazen strides were missteps taken alongside “the one” who turned out to be anything but. He wasn’t so cocksure when he took his first steps into anatomy lab, histology, microbiology and pharmacology. Those steps were unsteady and felt as though someone was randomly moving the earth beneath him. Eventually he found his way into the world of pediatrics; on most days that world filled him with joy and on a very few, the deepest sorrow imaginable. One day his steps matched those of another and she indeed was “the one.” Every step since then has been a little bit easier than if he’d taken it alone. There were steps that carried a colicky baby and steps that paced a waiting room hoping for any word from a surgeon entrusted with his most precious little gift. There have been countless steps, some taken down the right path others retraced and rerouted. Some of the very best were taken this week on the very land he rushed away from so many years ago. They were slower and heavier but the crisp New Brunswick air and rugged Atlantic Coast strengthened his stride. As it turns out, the steps home are some of the best steps taken.
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I hope you’ll take a few steps over to Daily Practice where you’ll find Marcie Scudder’s beautiful photography and inspiring words. She was just awarded American Photoblog of the Year! I’m so very happy for her. I’ve been spending some time with the family so I’ll be catching up with Marcie’s and everyone else’s posts in the coming days. Happy 2012!
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great framing. Happy New Year
I love the journey of life of that guy
Lucky you, enjoy the priceless family you have & that heart of yours we can feel throbbing with so much kindness. Have a delicious new year with yours and i knock on that wood for the World to be lucky too this year* Hugs.
A Story that i can really connect with, Beautiful words and a wonderful image.
Wishing you & family a wonderful 2012.
let these steps lead to a bright future!
happy new year
New Brunswick can do that to you. I’m also due for a trip home to that wonderful province. Your words are always so wonderfully written and touching – and they always compliment your accomplished images so well. I enjoy your work.
This is such a beautiful testament to the journey that is your life. And – I didn’t know you were/are Canadian. Me too (from Montreal). And – there’s nothing like the maritime landscape to remind us from where we came..and how far. Wishing you a year filled with creativity..laughter..and light. Thank-you for all of your supports!!!
Very nice photo!
great shot to start the year, hapy new year
Happy New Year!!!
cool…
Happy new year!
From small steps to large steps and perhaps leaps of faith. Together we inspire each other to move forward.
Happy New Year to U and yours, Christopher. Thanks for your always beautiful posts, full of sensivity. See you in 2012 for many more photos and words !
I enjoyed studying the details in this photo and thinking about the skills and time involved in creating this structure. That’s a bit like your recollections here. The dreams, the learning, the application, the efforts extended, the finding of yourself and your wife and family. Remembering those “life-treks” is intense at times. I hope you’ll find great and good additions to your own story during 2012. Best wishes!
The wood textures and details are superb. Like the way you framed this shot. A great composition!
Here’s to the steps that have taken you to where you are today, and here’s to the steps that will take you on your next journey. I hope one day our steps will coincide for a little while. Your photo is perfect for the post… I see a cleat, are these steps near water? Your description of your home town makes it sound wonderful, a perfect “harbor” to return to for safe keeping. And congratulations to Marcie!!!
These black and white tones are just perfect!!! Love the detail and textures, how the eye follows each step, from bottom to top, the pattern that completes the journey.
All the best to you for this 2012. I hope that all your hopes and wishes are realized. Cheers to you and your family and thank you for all the kindness in this past year.
an exelent post and an extraordinary photo,,, perfect its linearity,,,, i like your work Chris.. happy 2012 my friebd
This looks fantastic in monochrome, good texture!
Wonderful. Happy new year!
Wonderful texture and tone to start the year. Hope you’ve had a great holiday!
Beautiful words to accompany your picture as always.
Life is always better when we find someone who matches our steps, I’m lucky enough to have found that person too and now our steps are taking us places we have no guarantees our work will turn out as planned, but the fact we are taking the steps together is all that matters
nice patterns in this one. i like that carved numbers. (always good to be able to retrace steps. if there’s an opportunity like that, the missteps weren’t fatal mistakes)
I like this photograph. Nice tones.
De beaux détails. Une belle photo graphique…