She wasn’t even a year old and her dad had been gone half her life. He was in Bosnia, peace-keeping for the world, living on a post surrounded by land mines, fixing broken and saving lives.I scooped her up, a lethargic fire-ball on her first birthday. But the invitations had been sent, and her stuffed...
What a beautiful post! Happy 14th to her!!
He sounds like a wonderful Daddy! : )
Deeply touching!
A beautifully written post. Your words are very true; part of the reason we fostered and adopted our twins. <3 Love is the biggest gift of all.
This hits home. Thank you 
Yep! I cried a little. Thanks!!
Oh Patty, this was heart-tugging, and inspirational – thank you for sharing!! And Happy Birthday to your beautiful girl!
God has really anointed you, my dear friend… I am so grateful for you, and the way you are speaking LIFE into this generation of daughters. Love you. e.
Such a well written and moving post – even more powerful to me this the 20th birthday of my baby girl who is over 14 hours away at college. Happy Birthday to your daughter.
This completely choked me up. Beautiful words & photography. Thank you for your visit & wonderful comment on my blog. It made my day!
I love everything about this post, Patty.
With all this rain and cold we’ve been having, I’ve been craving some sunshine and spring.{Or sweet memories of the tropics, at least!}Thought you might be, too.Would you believe I still have a few days’ worth of pictures from Costa Rica to share? It’s true, I do.These were taken at the resort where we stayed...
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oh with 6 inches of snow expected tonight – I can ONLY dream of spring!!
Oh, I hear you! We have more snow on the way this weekend and as much as I love snow and winter, I am ready to not need 35 layers to go outside!
Our temps are spring like, but sheesh, I really need some sunshine – it’s been rainy and gloomy. And yeah for more Costa Rica pictures! Thanks so much for hosting!
Such lovely shots.
Oh my. I can’t wait for spring to arrive and bring along with it some color, warmth, and flowers! So sick of the boring winter.
Lovely flora! The first image looks like a flower we had in Thailand. It was called a needle plant. They were often given to teachers because they were “sharp” intellectually!
These are gorgeous! I can feel the warmth!!
Mmmm, yes.
Needed that!
Could almost
feel the sunshine
on my shoulders
and smell the
fragrance….
Happy Saturday!
xo Suzanne
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The school year is over, another season is past, and I’m left with regrets for not being there more, for not being his cheerleader when he was the hero, for not telling him how proud of him I was even when he wasn’t. I wash out his uniform for the last time and I am...
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What amazing memories and beyond amazing pictures!
Your pictures and words remind me of my baseball loving son who experienced the ups and downs of baseball, tournament ball, traveling teams. I miss it so much. Thank you for taking me back.
And I have a picture of Jacob at 18 months old throwing a big plastic ball in the air and hitting it with his big plastic bat. Our boys would have much in common…
Hi Patty
What a good-looking young man! They grow up so quickly and before you know it, they are ready for the big world. I am glad with you for all these men that helped to shape your son’s life! Over via Emily’s!
Much love
Mia
Dont forget about another important component to the equation…the baseball MOM .
Two things come to mind… first, the lessons of endurance, faithfulness, steadfastness that came through a life of sports training. That’s not to be dismissed, is it?! Second, the photographic record of the memories is worth gold.
Loved the progression of this heart story and the love and wisdom in your words. Champions are made in the off season. Great read.
What a beautiful chronicle of your son’s experience. Your pictures are wonderful and your son’s story, touching. Thank you for sharing.
oh, this made my soul weep. what a gorgeous tribute to an integrous young man. you should be proud!
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I’ve spent the last several months wondering, feeling a little lost. Feeling a little less than and a little incomplete and maybe even a little sorry for myself.And I’m sure there’s a reason for this. There’s a reason for every season, isn’t there?My friend who teaches the yoga classes I’ve been taking mentioned Wabi Sabi....
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I can’t imagine any part of you being less than perfect. Great photography, BTW:)
Best one yet Patty. Thanks.
Loved the photos. Love that place! I am a perfectionist and have had a few years here feeling less than that, as well. Concept of wabi-sabi helpful for me.
Oh Patty! Thank you for sharing these very real and powerful thoughts. I admit it has left me in a state of tears as I type this message. You truly are a very amazing person and I am so very blessed to know you. You are an amazing woman who shows such strength and authenticity in allowing yourself to be shown in the raw, the vulnerable. It connects you to others in such a very real way and I am thankful for your sharing. I love the concept of Wabi Sabi. And I love the words of Pat Benatar, WOW!Let’s plan to meet for coffee again soon! Love you friend!
thank you for being vulnerable and transparent. this post is so true and we will all face those feelings inevitably. love you girl. beautiful images as always.
Your photos capture the mood of your words perfectly…so lovely. The search for inner peace is never-ending…
These pictures are so beautiful. I am sorry you have been struggling. This year has been a crazy one for me also. I feel so many of the things you typed. Lost. So lost. I will pray things get better for you soon.
Thank you so much for joining us at Communal Global every week. We love when you come!
Gorgeous, gorgeous shots! I’m off to read more about that!
Oh I agree with Sherri, these photos echo the mood of your words. Yes, the beautiful patina that we get with life’s struggles are really blessings, they prepare us for what is to come.
I know that feeling all too well. Thanks for letting me know that I am not the only one.
This is a beautiful blog post, so true. It really speaks to how I feel right now. Thanks for sharing, and for making everything a little bit better.
What a beautiful post! January and February are my most difficult months…and then they pass and the light is already growing stronger. As always your photos are wonderful and you have captured wabisabi very well.
Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it. ~Mark Twain * I think we all recognize in Christianity how tightly woven forgiveness is in Grace. {It is Grace.}It’s a little more difficult to wrap ourselves around when we think of forgiveness in human terms. I mean true forgiveness… Forgiveness given freely,...
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Wow, Patty, these are so beautiful. Have a wonderful weekend!
Beautiful images and I love the quotes… forgiveness is a very powerful emotion I think, it allows us to let go of the bad.
Mollyxxx
Wonderful post, so very true… forgiveness is the hardest part of love but maybe the most important. Gorgeous photos and great quotes, too
Oh wow, oh wow…you had a morning like I had a couple of weeks ago, but I just love how it’s lifting off the ground…so very beautiful, your images and your thoughts. Really great thoughts and that quote is going in my quote folder for sure. Beautiful post Patty, and thank you for hosting!! Have a great weekend!
Gorgeous images. So so pretty!
these photos are so amazing!
those shots are stunning!!!! love your blog
stunning photos. the right amount of light to create interest.
These shots are absolutely stunning! When I look at these pictures I stand in awe! Looking forward to seeing more great shots like these ones.
Beautiful! I was mesmerized. Hello from Notes & Kisses. Found u via FPJ.
So beautiful, I love the reflections too. Thank you for sharing and hosting the party.
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