I had a very lively discussion with my mom early this morning. We ate "current issues" for breakfast ~ same sex marriages, relationships, single parenthood, life back then and now. I asked how she and dad reached forty-one years together ~ it wasn't an easy life. She said the younger generation either fears or eschews "sacrifice" and 'self-denial' ~ those are important ingredients to family life ~ sacrifice is the language of love [cf Bishop James Conley]. Sacrifice took a new meaning in my life when I discerned to become a single celibate ~ gone was a life of security, of forming a family, of having children... the Lord gave me "other" families and children. "Real love is being open to the love that comes to you. The LOVE that surprises us ." ~ Pope Francis, Meeting with the youth of Manila ~ Love presented itself as a "twin heart" ~ one who loves Jesus dearly. For a while, I thought it would end...
Such a great moment Melissa! I love it!
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She takes my breath away...:-)
ReplyDeleteI love her expression - totally giving herself to the moment...and enjoying life to the full ♥
ReplyDeleteShe's so precious - what a cutie :)
ReplyDeleteA precious moment! She looks so happy!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a joyous moment! She is such a doll!
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So cute and cheerful! :)
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Oh, how cute! She looks like she is having a blast!
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Ohhhhhhhhhh she is so absolutely precious... As always...XOXOXOXO
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ReplyDeleteOh to be that age again...without a care in the world! She is waaaaay to cute! Wonderful shot Melissa. Thanks for sharing.
how cute, god bless her :)
ReplyDeleteShe is so cute!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the relaxed joy on her face! You've managed to capture this beautifully! :)
ReplyDeleteWho is this beautiful child? :-)
ReplyDeleteShe's my niece Tameka love ;)
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