Hello Fellow Patchers

I was that fellow at the patch with the beard and camera. My name is Patrick Biestman and I am the father of Collette. For those that were not there, that guy over there >

I may have been the only one, but I was really looking forward to some cloud cover that day. Willing to suffer through the potential rain. But alas, my hopes were dashed upon driving up and discovering that Lincolnton does not like cloud cover when kids and strawberries are involved.

But you’re not here to hear about my little nerd rants about the virtues of clouds in a natural light setting. Even though I know, as you scroll through the gallery, you keen observers will notice the difference… See, I just can’t stop?!?

Serendipitously, three things came together that day. Number one first and foremost, it was absolutely awesome to see Audrey with her mom and dad come to surprise the class. The best part was that she “felt good and strong enough“ to come and hang out with her class in a unique environment. Keep building those good, strong days Audrey!

The second thing was the confirmation from Mrs Bullock that everyone was photo eligible.

Lastly, except for a few interactions (I may have shushed your child, sorry), not one child cared that I was really there. Which makes it a thousand times better.





About halfway through, I the lighting started to cooperate a bit and I thought there might be some good pics in this. Around lunchtime, I pulled Mrs Bullock aside and propose this little thing that we have here. A simple way to continue donating some money to Audrey‘s GoFundMe, and some pictures for you of your lovely children. Win-win.

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So by clicking on the donate button down below for $10, you will be sent a confirmation email with the proper link/password and directions on how to download.  you get access to the gallery of images from the day, and the ability to download directly to your computer and use the file however you see fit.