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Happy New Year!!!
Our holidays were fast, hectic, funny, wonderful and memorable.
But my highlight was Christmas Eve mass.
I watched my children participate in mass at our church
each had a special roll
I looked over to my husband
our eyes met
we smiled at each other
and passed unspoken words of
"can you actually believe this"
our children are usually smashed in between us... this year it really hit home...
all our children are changing in their own way
getting bigger, showing their independence
practicing their faith in bold, bright glory
showing us that they are strengthening their self-esteem, finding their wings
without a nudge from us...
That was the ultimate Christmas gift tied up in a big red velvet bow!
I sat their and wanted to weep big fat tears of joy
for my blessings
for the year...
all the events that took place
for the memories we made
the lasting imprints they will have on our hearts, lives
for our faith
for the role it has in making us a stronger family.
I continue to pray it will guide them on their journey
where ever it may take them
to watch over them
to protect
to love!
It was the perfect ending to 2011!
And had me more than ready to welcome 2012
with excitement!
with hopes!
with dreams!
with joy!
ideas! projects! paint chips!
with a colorful bucket list
So, buckle up because here we go!!!
Wishing you a very Happy New Year and I can't wait to share it with all of Y O U!!!
xoxo,
8 comments:
Your joy inspires me as always. Happy new year friend!
I love moments such as these ~ pure joy!
Happy New Year dear friend, may all you hopes and dreams come true.
Jo
Happy New Year to you!!!
I love that jewel bracelet you have on- so cute!!!
sandy toe
..it is pure joy when our kids are strong in their faith ...taking it with them on their journey demonstrating it in their lives. It is our greatest answer to prayer that our girls & son in law maintain their faith.
The year 2012 ......looking forward to it...!
I love this happy post! Happy New Year to you and may it be filled to the brim with joy and blessings xo
Lulu, this is so sweet. i love those times when all seems right with the world...many blessings to you and your family this new year! i'm so happy to call you my friend!! xo susan
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU TOO!
(that pic must be you in car line up, right?)
I know that teary eyed full heart feeling....
Belle altar served, and Nick read at Christmas Eve mass, and we filled an entire pew still, with my sister and her kids!
Despite the hard times, tears, uphill battles and struggles of 2011, WE ARE SO BLESSED.
Here is to a new year to proclaim our faith, love, and addiction to lattes!
xoxxo
Lulu this is beautiful. Wishing you a 2012 filled up with more moments like this, more of these gifts, more blessings and so much love and harmony.
Happy new year dear friend. x
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