19 May A Brave and Borrowed Best Shot
Jen left today for Rwanda. I have thought about her all day. She left a heartfelt and honest post on her blog before she left and posted lovely photos. I am borrowing one for today’s Best Shot because I love everything about it.
photo by jen lemen
Even thought I didn’t take this photo, I feel like I can borrow it from Jen (since I gave this little gem to her to carry with her on her trip, it feels OK). It’s my way of honoring her as she forever changes the lives of everyone she touches in Africa. She is the bravest person I know.
What would you like to honor with your Best Shot today?
melody is slurping life
Posted at 05:52h, 19 MayI’ve been following Jen and her mission of love and hope. Amazing.
My BSM is quite shallow in comparison, but I had a fun weekend. 🙂
http://slurpinglife.typepad.com/slurping_life/2008/05/wicked-wasabi.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Best Shot Monday
Crunchy Domestic Goddess
Posted at 05:53h, 19 Maythat is a great shot. and wow – rwanda. i will keep jen in my thoughts.
my post today is actually catching up on life a bit, with a very messy boy at the end for http://crunchydomesticgoddess.com/2008/05/18/best-shot-monday-51908/“ REL=”nofollow”>my best shot
melody is slurping life
Posted at 05:54h, 19 MayI meant to comment that you are such a dear…the gift of ‘courage’ to Jen was beautiful.
Bonnie
Posted at 06:00h, 19 MayI’m heading over to Jen’s place to see what’s happening … sounds like she’s doing amazing things !
My best shot honors the http://simplebeautybybon.blogspot.com/2008/05/simple-maple.html“ REL=”nofollow”>simple beauty of nature.
Julie
Posted at 10:43h, 19 MayWhat a great gift to share with Jen! I actually posted my BSM before yours, so it wasn’t chosen with the intention of honoring. However, I don’t think it’s too off base to say I honor all the risks and challenges of being a child–I think about it daily.
http://www.andtherestishistory.com/2008/05/18/best-shot-monday-chalk-girl/“ REL=”nofollow”> Best Shot Monday: Chalk Girl
Bunny
Posted at 11:02h, 19 MayBeautiful, what a lovely gift.
I have a few photos from this morning during some precious alone time:
http://motherbunny.blogspot.com/2008/05/early-morning-photos-and-old-favorite.html“ REL=”nofollow”>This is the link.
Maya
Posted at 11:07h, 19 MayI have been following her story too. Amazing! And what a beautiful gift to honor her.
I have way too many pictures today…sorry!
http://laurentfiles.blogspot.com/2008/05/one-of-those-daysthe-good-ones-that-is.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Best Shot
amanda
Posted at 11:17h, 19 MayHow powerful! What an amazing woman.
My little one turned 3 this weekend. Here’s mine…
http://amandasfavoritethings.blogspot.com/2008/05/best-shot-monday-birthday-candles.html“ REL=”nofollow”>birthday candles
susiej
Posted at 11:29h, 19 MayYes… a powerful picture. Jen, you’re in my thoughts.
Here’s mine:
http://www.susiej.com/index.php/when-democracy-met-the-trash/“ REL=”nofollow”>Democracy and the trash
Stacy
Posted at 11:37h, 19 MayWow, what an amazing time this is going to be for your friend!
My best shot is honoring my daughter (she actually took the picture!)
Maggie
Posted at 11:44h, 19 MayWhat a beautiful shot – and a beautiful thing that she is doing.
http://andtheducksaid.blogspot.com/2008/05/best-shot-monday-queen-for-day.html“ REL=”nofollow”>BSM: Queen for a Day
treasureseeker
Posted at 12:15h, 19 MayWhat a beautiful picture and sentiment! Things like that can really carry a person through a rough day.
My BSM is really in the honoring category, but on a slightly more whimsical (that is to say useless in the minds of most) sense of the word.
http://questfortreasure.blogspot.com“ REL=”nofollow”>BSM
Don’t laugh! This is still one of those things that can get you through a rough time!!! But if it really isn’t enough, then scroll down to my Treasure of the Day to honor my 5 year old daughter’s artistic abilities!
Andrea
Posted at 12:17h, 19 MayVery happy to read you posted about Jen and honoring her. What an amazing woman.
My BSM honors the http://om-mami.blogspot.com/“ REL=”nofollow”>Innocence of Childhood
Arizaphale
Posted at 12:24h, 19 MayA great and meaningful shot. A wonderful present.
http://arizaphale.blogspot.com/2008/05/best-shot-monday-boy-and-his-cat.html“ REL=”nofollow”> A Boy and His Cat
Christina
Posted at 12:25h, 19 MayWhat a beautiful tribute. Jen is corageous and inspirational indeed.
Now href=”http://momology.blogspot.com/2008/05/pickin-strawberries.html“>my
BSMseems quite shallow in comparrison…but we fun picking strawberries!
Leah
Posted at 12:27h, 19 MayI love hearing about Jen’s mission. It’s just beautiful.
My best shots are http://lakelinesthoughts.com/?p=608“ REL=”nofollow”>here.
Kara!!!
Posted at 12:29h, 19 MayHey, I posted my comment but I don’t see it…hope this doesn’t make twice.
What a fabulous gift – and to think that it will travel to the other side of the world…
Here’s my shot – http://www.karaspranger.com/2008/05/18/best-shot-monday-indian-summer/“ REL=”nofollow”>Indian Summer
HipMomma
Posted at 12:38h, 19 MayI’ve been following her, too. It’s takes a courageous women to make such a change.
http://thehipmommasjournal.squarespace.com/journal/2008/5/19/waiting.html“ REL=”nofollow”>My Best Shot
Dawn
Posted at 12:43h, 19 MayIt’s a beautiful picture, a great gift, and a big story. Thanks for sharing.
http://dawnomite.wordpress.com/2008/05/19/best-shot-monday-26/“ REL=”nofollow”>matching outfits five!
❉ pixie ❉
Posted at 13:15h, 19 MayToday it’s http://pixiestemple.blogspot.com/2008/05/its-good-to-be-king.html“ REL=”nofollow”>good to be king.
Blueberry
Posted at 13:18h, 19 Maywhat a wonderful gift, and lovely picture of it too. best of luck to jen!!
here is my http://blueberryandbean.blogspot.com/2008/05/best-shot-monday_19.html“ REL=”nofollow”>best shot
Megan
Posted at 13:22h, 19 Maywhat a lovely gift to celebrate an amazing journey.
http://www.mentalinventory.blogspot.com/“ REL=”nofollow”>BSM
Christina
Posted at 13:25h, 19 MayWhoops, it seems my link didn’t go through. Here’s trying agian.
http://momology.blogspot.com/2008/05/pickin-strawberries.html“ REL=”nofollow”>My BSM
Jenn
Posted at 13:45h, 19 MayAWW that is a great shot – I love the gift, courage is an amazing gift!
Happy BSM – I had joined then stopped now happy to join again – hope that’s ok! 🙂
http://fingerstotoes.com/growing-up-2/
I cant wait to visit everyones!
Brittany
Posted at 13:47h, 19 MayWhat a WONDERFUL gift you gave Jen. I am sure it will help her along the way.
My shot(s) are not as heartfelt, but mean something to me all the same.
http://mommeeandherboys.blogspot.com/2008/05/best-shot-monday-nashville-edition.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Here they are!
Phyllis Sommer
Posted at 14:00h, 19 Mayi have been loving jen’s posts and pictures too. it really is an inspiration. here’s http://imabima.blogspot.com/2008/05/starting-them-youngbsm.html“ REL=”nofollow”>mine. Have a great Monday!
carrie
Posted at 14:26h, 19 MayThat is an amazing story (and shot) – makes my “whiny” weekend seem quite insignificant, that is for sure!
http://barelycontrolledchaos.wordpress.com/2008/05/19/sweet-shoulder-sunlight-best-shot-monday/“ REL=”nofollow”>Best Shot Monday
Shannon Gurney Photography
Posted at 14:37h, 19 MayI love that little “badge” of courage! What a great gift!
Here’s my shot this week:
http://sgphoto.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/05/celebrating-gra.html“ REL=”nofollow”> Grandpa and little man
Sassy
Posted at 14:39h, 19 MayFeel the Fear and Do It Anyway is actually a GREAT BOOK.
I have used that phrase in my own life for many years…Great picture and nice story.
http://mysassypants.blogspot.com/2008/05/best-shot-monday_19.html“ REL=”nofollow”>
Sassy
Posted at 14:42h, 19 MayHere is mine:
http://mysassypants.blogspot.com/2008/05/best-shot-monday_19.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Brown Eyed Girl
Christy
Posted at 14:58h, 19 MayBeautiful!
http://lovefamilylife.blogspot.com/2008/05/best-shot-monday.html“ REL=”nofollow”>
Best Shot Monday
Jaimee
Posted at 15:04h, 19 MaySuch a beautiful picture.
Here’s mine:
http://www.woodells02.blogspot.com“ REL=”nofollow”>Little Girlfriendwf
Amy Jo
Posted at 15:38h, 19 MayAwesome. We didn’t do anything important last week, but we had fun doing it.
http://cheeseparty.blogspot.com/2008/05/bsm.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Here is my collection.
Mandaroo
Posted at 16:26h, 19 MayWhat a beautiful gift, and she’s sure to have a memorable time. No images of courage here, but just some lovely outdoor nature that we got to enjoy last week.
http://mailboxes-etc.blogspot.com/2008/05/bsm-wild-animal-park.html“ REL=”nofollow”>WAP
Jen
Posted at 17:22h, 19 MayWhat an amazing shot and great gift. She truly is an inspiration.
Here’s mine:
http://newgreenmama.blogspot.com/2008/05/best-shot-monday-what-weekend.html“ REL=”nofollow”>What a weekend
Sara
Posted at 17:52h, 19 Mayok how stupid lol, I meant to say that picture is awesome and what Jen is doing is even greater. Thanks for sharing. Sending prayers her way.
Anna
Posted at 19:02h, 19 MayYes, mine also is quite shallow in comparison, by maybe we can just focus on the shallow DOF!
Lovely lilacs for me today,
http://hankandwillie.wordpress.com/“ REL=”nofollow”>MY BSM
Golightly
Posted at 21:43h, 19 MayAGH! I posted a comment early this morning and it’s not here!
What I believe I said originally was that Jen is incredible and what a beautiful gift to give her for her trip.
My best shot isn’t half and meaningful as it’s all about http://piercebabyproject.blogspot.com/2008/05/best-shot-monday-getting-wet.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Getting Wet
alli
Posted at 22:57h, 19 Mayhttp://alwaysalli.com/2008/05/19/best-shot-monday-rekindling-the-inspiration/“ REL=”nofollow”>Mine is a bit late, I have been so distracted today!
Andi
Posted at 03:14h, 20 MayJen really is amazing. Your post honors her nicely and pays tribute to this adventure in the most perfect way.
I am VERY late this evening. It is 11:15 PM here, and I had such a busy evening that I completely forgot to post! Now I can not seem to find my notes about how to link. (LOL) It’s been awhile since life has been so hectic lately…but I am honoring girl power in my post! Girly tomboys all yell, “hurray!”
http://magallanomournings.blogspot.com
Goodnight…off to bed. Will check out everyone’s shots tomorrow! Thanks for allowing me to play along again.
Sarah-Ji
Posted at 17:14h, 20 MayI saw that photo on Jen’s Flickr and thought it was such a thoughtful gift. I love that quote. It is so true…
My BSM is totally frivolous but it was for a good cause (826CHI, a writing tutoring center for kids): http://www.shutterbugmama.com/2008/05/best-shots-monday-prom.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Prom for Grownups
I did also take this photo in honor of Jen: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sierraromeo/2507164816/“ REL=”nofollow”>http://www.flickr.com/photos/sierraromeo/2507164816/
JeSais
Posted at 22:09h, 20 Maywhere did you get that gift?? its awesome!
Shelli
Posted at 23:42h, 20 MayWhat a beautiful pendant for a courageous woman.