A Special Note to All Affected By the California Fires

Dear Photographers and Friends,

As I sit here thinking about our family and friends in Southern California, I am reminded of how quickly everything we have worked so hard for can be gone in a matter of minutes. At the same time I am also reminded to be thankful for what we do have, the most important of which is our lives. Homes can always be rebuilt, businesses can be reopened, and new possessions can be bought. But lives can’t ever be replaced.

I don’t know how many of you have suffered losses due to the fires—I pray that none of you have. But as we all know, many people have lost everything. Yet I have seen many people offer a hand to help those who have suffered. It’s important to know that part of overcoming tragic events in life is to mourn our losses. Then it’s what we do after that counts. As a human race, it’s in our nature to want to do whatever we can to help one another. It’s part of the healing process. I want you all to know that I, and the entire AI family, extend our thoughts and prayers to everyone in Southern California.

May God bless you all.