About 3 weeks ago my computer stopped working. The tower was still under waranty so I took it in. The tech guy said it would take up to 3 weeks to fix, but that it was fixable. Apparenly, the fan/heater gave out and needed to be replaced. No big deal, right?!?!?!? WRONG!
I chose not to have them backup anything on my computer because I have all my files on disk (in storage). Well, 3 weeks goes by and no computer. I call and the tech guy tells me that the computer is not "worth" fixing because it would cost more than its actual monetary value. WHAT?!?!?!?! Well, its worth it to ME, Mr. Tech Guy. All my albums, my photo editing software, my actions, my business documents, my new beautiful logo, everything is on that computer. I begged. I pleaded. I prayed. Then, I let it go. There was nothing I could do to get my computer back. They offered to replace it with a brand spanking new computer. I am so thankful that I bought the extended waranty for the tower, however I am so disappointed that all my very valuable photography stuff is gone; never to be seen or edited by me again. Yes, I did mention that I have all my files backed up, but they are all in storage. You see, my hubby, our kids, and I are shacked up with my folks right now; indefinitely perhaps. We have yet to sell our house. We have yet to find a new place to call home. The storage unit is an absolute abyss consisting of 8 years worth of crap collected all in one heap. I can't even begin to know where to look for my treasured box of photography goodies. Its in there somewhere, but I dare not touch one box just in case an entire stack colapses on my head. So, here I am typing on my Dad's desktop with no computer of my own or software to edit the past 6 weeks of pictures taken with my D40. *sigh*
I am choosing JOY!
I exclaim this very simple phrase with about a mustard seed of faith, though according to Jesus (Matt 17:20)that is all I need. So I am going to say to this mountain that is my photography dilema, "Move!" And I believe that it will. It may take time, money, prayer, maybe even a change on my end, but this mountain will move. In the midst of this situation I have been contemplating what is next for Karrie Drake Photography. The Lord has revealed a word to me. I am so excited about it, yet I don't feel it is time to disclose it. I will continue to pray and wait for my Lord to answer. My belief is that God will provide as He always has in my life (Prov 16:3). My hope is that you'll be intrigued enough to stick around. Until then, I leave you with an image that is SOOC. My sons are my rewards!
