Habit: Reflective Friday

Inspiration for today taken from habit.

A picture, a few words, a little mystery, that somehow form a visual journal of my previous week.

Have a great weekend, friends.
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Without a doubt, the highlight of the weekend.
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Date night.
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It’s timing and patience and a lot like gardening.
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IMG_3982I’ve never had a friend like her.
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He’s honest.
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Habit: Reflective Friday

Inspiration for today taken from habit.

A picture, a few words, a little mystery, that somehow form a visual journal of my previous week.

Have a great weekend, friends.
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I chose baking the cake instead of cleaning the house. Trusting she will agree with my priorities.
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Being with her was easy and effortless and just as wonderful as I remembered.
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So much was different, yet nothing has changed.
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Anam cara. That’s how it feels.
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IMG_3999It’s hard. And something I want to explore.
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Habit: Reflective Friday

Inspiration for today taken from habit.

A picture, a few words, a little mystery, that somehow form a visual journal of my previous week.

Have a great weekend, friends.
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It felt like I was the only person on earth.
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He reminds me so much of my brother.
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He tells a great story.
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I like clear boundaries and there weren’t any.
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Twice today, I’ve looked up from my desk and been amazed by what is outside my door.
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Habit: Reflective Friday

Inspiration for today taken from habit.

A picture, a few words, a little mystery, that somehow form a visual journal of my previous week.

Have a great weekend, friends.
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I scared myself and was pleasantly surprised by the outcome.
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We need to make this a habit.
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It’s starting to sink in. They live 10 minutes away.
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IMG_3779It’s become our go-to place when we play hooky.
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I opened the door and heard the honking of Canada geese flying north.
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Habit: Reflective Friday

Inspiration for today taken from habit.

A picture, a few words, a little mystery, that somehow form a visual journal of my previous week.

Have a great weekend, friends.
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Date night.
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He has grown so much.
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Gentle God . . .
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I found them quietly listening to a baseball game on the radio in the middle of the day. And despite everything, everywhere else, for some reason, it gave me hope.
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IMG_3754In the end, it came down to bribery. Big Haircut = Big Playmobil.
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Habit: Reflective Friday

Inspiration for today taken from habit.

A picture, a few words, a little mystery, that somehow form a visual journal of my previous week.

Have a great weekend, friends.
IMG_3675I expected details and doctrine. Instead, he spoke of angels and chalices and work that is holy.
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IMG_3683The depth of her shame broke my heart.
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The day was full of goodness from start to finish.
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We’ve gone from winter to summer. What happened to spring??
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I just couldn’t call them inside to paint today. Hopefully, it will rain tomorrow.
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Habit: Reflective Friday

Inspiration for today taken from habit.

A picture, a few words, a little mystery, that somehow form a visual journal of my previous week.

Have a great weekend, friends.
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Stick 4 boys in a room together, of course they’ll think it’s a good idea to climb out on the roof.
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His guardian angel works overtime.
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Their idea of a perfect spring break? Set up the tent and eat Easter candy all day.
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His shopping genes come from his grandmothers.
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The day was full of abundance.
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Habit: Reflective Friday

Inspiration for today taken from habit.

A picture, a few words, a little mystery, that somehow form a visual journal of my previous week.

Have a great weekend, friends.
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The new boots didn’t make it through the metal detector.
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Her text this morning: “I’m going to kick that groundhog’s ass!”

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He’s convinced he invented “wall ball.”

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As soon as I saw the title, Pets in a Jar, I knew we were in trouble.

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By doing small things, we are doing big things.

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Habit: Reflective Friday

Inspiration for today taken from habit.

A picture, a few words, a little mystery, that somehow form a visual journal of my previous week.

Have a great weekend, friends.
IMG_3504Monday is the big reveal. I’m a little nervous.
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IMG_3507I told her I take out my ironing board when things get bad. She said she folds clothes.
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IMG_3526The day started at 5am and didn’t end until 10pm and I delighted in every second of it.
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It felt like cutting school.
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Habit: Reflective Friday

Inspiration for today taken from habit.

A picture, a few words, a little mystery, that somehow form a visual journal of my previous week.

Have a great weekend, friends.
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Everything seems to be saying: Let go and fly. I’m trying hard to listen.
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My grandmother said bad news always comes in threes. Today, she was right.
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Normally, they stagger these things.
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I have felt drugged since we switched the clocks.
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Growing up and grieving seem to have a lot in common. Neither is linear, easy, pretty nor quick.
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Habit: Reflective Friday

Inspiration for today taken from habit.

A picture, a few words, a little mystery, that somehow form a visual journal of my previous week.

Have a great weekend, friends.
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The message in the dream was very clear: You matter. You are enough.
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I told him he had a big heart to make so much room for a little fish.
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Today, botany was taught by two good ol’ boys and a chainsaw.
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I tucked them under the barbed wire fence and left.
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It doesn’t really matter what I think.
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Habit: Reflective Friday

Inspiration for today taken from habit.

A picture, a few words, a little mystery, that somehow form a visual journal of my previous week.

Have a great weekend, friends.
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Talking to her this morning, I realized if she moved, it would be okay. Not the same, but okay.
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Imagining him in an interview for a private school gave us all a big belly laugh.
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I told him he needed to take that old saying about free milk and a cow literally.
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Her advice? Just let him be. I’m going to try to follow it.
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Its given me a lot to think about. A lot.
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Habit: Reflective Friday

Inspiration for today taken from habit.

A picture, a few words, a little mystery, that somehow form a visual journal of my previous week.

Have a great weekend, friends.
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When he was here, it all felt taken care of and under control. Now . . .
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It’s good stuff – boy stuff, but good.
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If someone could explain the logic in a ball of yarn, I might learn to enjoy knitting.
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It was the perfect crafting storm.
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IMG_3322Thanks to her, I dreamed about felt ornaments all night long.
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Habit: Reflective Friday

Inspiration for today taken from habit.

A picture, a few words, a little mystery, that somehow form a visual journal of my previous week.

Have a great weekend, friends.
IMG_3277It was restorative on many levels.
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I guess this is where we hope for the best.
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Someone has been sick since my birthday. It’s getting old.
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FYI: Never tell an old farmer you are bringing him some sweet buns.
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Habit: Reflective Friday

Inspiration for today taken from habit.

A picture, a few words, a little mystery, that somehow form a visual journal of my previous week.

Have a great weekend, friends.
IMG_3133His gift was completely unexpected.
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She saw it for what it was. Evidence that time does indeed heal.
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So much feels possible right now.
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I knew I would miss him, but I didn’t expect it to be quite like this.
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There was validation, illumination and inspiration. She is fabulous.
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