Where Steven should have been...

Tonight I sit here and edit images from Stevens cousins wedding. Travis and I had the opportunity to photograph Adam and Jeanettes wedding back in June. Adam had also asked Bryce to be a part of the wedding as well, knowing that had Steven been here, Steven would be standing up next to him as he married Jeanette. The day was beautiful and we captured so many wonderful pictures. It's these pictures that have taken me a back. Looking at it surface level, its a good picture. Knowing the story behind it turns just a wedding photo into a picture that speaks volumes. The smiles and laughter at this moment, and if you knew the discussion happening at this time (boys and bodily functions), would have happened even if Steven had been there. It's hard when his soul is missing from these events. It will happen over and over again. Yet, he still left a little piece of him here. Bryce and Jake have carried on his zest for life and I am grateful for that.