It’s difficult to put into words. The sort of soft horror you feel when something really terrible has happened. Fuzzy around the edges because you can’t quite believe it yet. That’s how I felt one year ago. Fuzzy. Out of focus.This giant wave of tornadoes hits the southern states—Alabama, and I felt….lost. I was trapped in a house without power, without gas, unable to help, unable to move.

I’ve never been good at accepting things that come my way. There’s something in me that lacks the grace to nod my head and move forward. But when something like this happens, that’s exactly what you have to do. I was fortunate enough to make it through unharmed. And one year later, I can’t help but reflect on how thankful I still am. My family is safe. I have a home. That is enough.

Five days without power? I read more. I went to bed earlier. I took long walks with the people I love. That is enough.

I’m looking forward to spending this Saturday at a beautiful wedding, capturing the moments of two people vowing to spend their lives together. I’m still amazed that I get to this. All the time. That even when my life isn’t quite perfect….it kind of is. And that’s enough for me.

(You’ll see more of this couple after their wedding Saturday. Yay!)