In four short days Thanksgiving will be upon us! Can you believe it? Where have the past six months gone? This year we have so very much to be thankful for that I don’t even know where to begin. I hope that you and your family take some time for reflection this week and celebrate being together.

After all the Thanksgiving leftovers have been eaten, don’t forget to venture out in your warm woolies to attend a local tradition here in Virginia Beach - the Holiday Parade! The parade at the Beach kicks off at 5:30pm on December 1st running north on Atlantic Avenue. Large balloons, marching bands and a certain someone wearing a red suit will all be there! Virginia Beach has enjoyed this tradition for thirteen years now. Don’t miss it!

Have a safe and happy turkey day no matter where you are!

Leslie

It has been a long journey into unchartered waters for me and my oncology team, but I am finally done with my cancer treatments! Yes, my chemotherapy and radiation (both external and high dose)are finally done!! My beloved Dr. Bidus likes to say things like “It is what it is” and this def. was what it was! My always entertaining radiology doc Dr. Wilds won’t be reminded of what body parts he doesn’t have during our chats that kept us laughing! These two men and their loving departments have been my saints and saviors for the past six months. Words can’t express how much they have done for me and my family during this very difficult time. My love goes out to them all.

What is next for me? It might take a month or more for my body to feel completely “normal” again. I’m still feeling several of the effects of the treatments, but I feel confident that I’m getting better with every day that goes by.

Unfortunately what this means for Leslie du Mont Photography is that after giving this a lot of soul searching, the studio will not be open until after the holidays. I still have a couple of wonderful local Virginia Beach photographers that I can refer my inquiries to in the mean time. I just know that I’d hate to not be able to give my all to my wonderful clients! Please check my website’s online calendar for available session dates after the first of the year.

Thanks again for all of your love and support. Hopefully I’ll be picking up my camera soon!

Leslie