What Hooks You? - My 500 Words D22

The message at church this morning was “what hooks you?” The pastor explained that when Jesus was getting disciples early on he went to fisher men. Jesus himself did not fish, as he was a carpenter by trade. For example it was explained that Jesus told Andrew and Peter follow me and you will fish men. It is said that they laid their fishing net down and went with Jesus.

The pastor turned to us and asked what hooks us. People were able to get up and share what is in them right now making them work towards something or accomplishing something. Some people shared church related examples, like growing church membership. Others were more general about things that are going on but with little detail like an issue serving in jury duty and another was facing issues with the city.

I was moved to share. What I have been hooked in for at least a year now is to do free hospice pictures for families. I read in a group that I belong to on Facebook of a woman that was doing child hospices pictures in Texas. I love taking pictures and I thought what a beautiful opportunity to do for families who do not have the luxury of time.

I have been work on my dissertation and I have not worked on many things because I have been focusing on finishing. But, to do these pictures I have to be fully focused. You can’t let a family down in a situation like this. I am also afraid since I am such an emotional person. I am afraid to be crying the entire time. But, I think of the gift that they would receive and I hope I can get it together.

I am planning to see if I can work with a photo shop that will do a free picture for the family. I will also like to do a show in a gallery for any families that give me permission to use their pictures for a show. I would think it would be so moving. I just saw a story about actor John Schneider who used to be in the Dukes of Hazards and is now in the show The Haves and Have Nots. During a photo shoot for the new show the photographer said that John Schneider started to cry. The actor asked him to keep taking pictures. He shared that his father had just passed and he found out during lunch break. He continued to take the promotional pictures but could not hold it any longer. The photographer showed him the pictures and John was able to select the one he like the best. The one that he felt really represented the spirit of his father.

 That is what I would like to provide to these families but prior to the person passing away. Is having that memento of a loved one that can be cherished. Not everyone gets to have that opportunity. I know I did not with my grandmother. I wish I had. I would have meant so much to me. I hope I can give that to someone else.