Sister I remember
Mother kept happy when she could
Weather in December
Never felt as warm as it should
You were like a feather
Never land where we thought you would
Or anywhere close to it
Who would have thought you never would
So tell me what happens
When the waves break
And you’re surrounded
HE tries to kill you
And you allow it
Sister I remember
The morning light on evergreen
What seemed like forever
Was just my mind escaping me
Imitation leather
The smell of blood left on the seat
Was that your way of proving
We look the same from underneath
So tell me what happens
When the waves break
And you’re surrounded
HE tries to kill you
And you allow it
And you allow it
Over and over he says
I surround you
I surround you
I never leave my beloved
I’ve found you
Saying ‘goodbye’ is tough stuff. I’ve had to say this to many many dear people that have entered my life over this past year, but perhaps this is the most difficult.
There comes a time in life where we all may make a decision to look further, search deeper and just jump knowing we’ll learn how to swim. This time has come for Kari to part ways with her daily tasks in the studio and find a greater purpose. She has been the pillar of what Kim Thiel Photography has stood for in so many ways and, Kari, I can’t thank you enough for helping to make everything we’ve envisioned come to life. (Wow… it’s really difficult to type through tear-filled eyes!)
We will still be hugging, laughing and crying at all our weddings this year and perhaps the next years’ gatherings as well, but not seeing her on a daily basis is a tough pill to swallow. Here are a few memories I’ve collected over the years as I bid you farewell…
Behind the Scenes with Kari:
One of my most favorite things I look forward to is finding the ‘143’ that she captured on the wedding day. This number is so very special to us in many ways and when we happen upon it it often took our breath away knowing that someone is watching over and nudging us along.
Kari’s the best at making anyone smile including me on a wedding day.
She gives the best hugs and whether you know her or not she’ll hug you all the same.
She makes for a great fill-in date and has taught me a special little sign language on wedding days.
The photographer never gets to be in photos but she makes sure to give me some love every now and then (thank you)!
She will be missed by so, SO many of our KTP families…
She’s great at fitting in as one of the family no matter the dinner table we get to join.
She’s a comic relief…
…and will dance in the rain to test a shot any night!
She does what it takes to get the shot she sees.
She’s a great travel companion!
She knows my beverage(s) of choice and always has the right one at my place setting. THANK YOU!!!
And she’s adorable and fun to take photos of, too.
Kari, I’m gonna miss you like crazy and probably cry a lot these next few weeks, but know you are missed dearly and I support you in any decision you make in life. I love you sister.
