Shortly after we began living together, Maria gave me a crystal and put it in the window of the upstairs bedroom. When the sun comes up in the morning, the first thing I see is the light coming through the glass. Light has a powerful affect on me, and since becoming a photographer, it affects me more than ever. It gives me hope, penetrates into my heart and soul, and shows me the bright possibilies in a world where people struggle to find faith and community.

My work on my Agility People story is one of those stories that lifts me up, when I read and hear so much about ordinary people giving so much of themselves to other people who are in need, trouble, or seeking encouragement and support. Stories of wonderful friendships, of homes being opened up to strangers, and of course the love of dogs. I believe in symbols, and the crystal is a symbol to me, of light and hope in an-always challenging world.