25/01/2020
Good morning all. Well it's been a while since I last posted anything. I just wanted to update you all on what I briefly touched on at Christmas. I have had to regrettably cancel the weddings I was going to photograph this year in 2020 and will not be taking on any photography work for the foreseeable future. I am devastated to be saying this but it's the reality. I feel bad on the brides I had to let down.
I was admitted to hospital in November for a while and have eventually been diagnosed with a disorder called Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). This has affected me in many ways especially walking, speech, coordination, balance, absence seizures and many more. This has obviously stopped me in my tracks and been a big shock to not only me but my family too, who have been worried sick about me.
Therefore taking into consideration my diagnosis/health and the fact I cannot leave the house without a stick, walking frame or wheelchair I wont be taking any further bookings ,unless I drastically improve, which I cannot see happening any time soon. It is what it is and I just have to stay positive and live a different life now. Although I am having therapy etc and I really do pray I improve as I've gone from living a crazy busy life to being stuck at home or out in the wheelchair. I don't regret anything - well maybe be the fact that my busy life with photography and nursing could possibly have been a stressor to FND - so they say but I'm not sure.
I wanted to thank you all for all those memories and weddings I have captured over the years I have loved every minute and I wish you all happy married lives and look forward to hearing about the new babies I've heard are on the way. Good luck for the future and may you all look after each other and have good health and happiness. Dont spend all your time working - make sure you spend time together as a couple or family. You never know what is round the corner!!!
Happy 2020 love peace and happiness. Thank you for choosing Shirley Caldwell Photography Love Shirley & Peter ###xx