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my weekend…

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I hope you had a great weekend!
I want to THANK YOU for your sweet birthday wishes.  I turned 39 yesterday and YES I do feel older.  Not in terms of age, but maturity.  Suddenly that cute little short skirt became too short and the Hollister T-shirts seem to belong in someone else’s closet. 
Building a home on solid ground and a strong foundation have become a priority for me over building the perfect body.  Suddenly my mentors have become women who have done great things for God’s kingdom, society and their own families.  Not women whose careers have brought them red sole shoes and trips to Paris (although don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t turn down a trip to Paris).  I guess what I’m trying to say is that during these past couple of years, I feel as though I have grown as a woman and it has become clear what is truly valuable to me.  I am learning to love with passion, maturity and hopefully a little wisdom. 
This might not be a ‘milestone’ year but this will be a year where I want to be INTENTIONAL about the role I play in other people’s lives. 
I want to strive to be a better wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend and most importantly – a better child of God.  It has always been a desire of mine to be a LIGHT anywhere I go.  To be the one who will always say good morning and have a nice day; the one whose optimism and joy is contagious; the one who reflects the love of God. I am far from where I want to be, but I’m on my way…


Cirque du Soleil…

Fall photo shoot…
Our lives are not picture perfect.  What you don’t see in this photo is the rain that was falling, the coolness of the wind, the disagreement hubby and I had before we started taking photos, or the fact Bella really needed to go to the washroom…

We agree, disagree, hurt each other, cry, expect too much at times and too little at others.  We are impatient, we procrastinate, we strive for perfection but at times accept mediocrity.  We love God, but there’s always opportunity to pray more. 

We sometimes eat unhealthy, but strive to be healthy and exercise.  Some times too much, other times not enough.  We work too hard, but could work harder.  At times we play too much, but we could always play just a little more.

BUT through it all, we hug and hug and hug and say ‘I love you’.  We LOVE and at the end of the day, what you see in the photo is the picture of a little family whose love gets them through the rainy days.  If happiness is what you see in the photos, it’s because we are.  But it’s a work in progress and we continue to work at it every day…

I wish you a beautiful day

much love,
Lucy 



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  1. Thank you for your heartfelt post, Lucy. I, too, intentionally live with gratefulness to God and smile through the difficulties also trying to be a light to the dark world, knowing I’m far from perfect, but He is. You have a beautiful family. Your love for God and each other shows in each of your faces. Happy Birthday. xox

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  3. Wow- this post was beautiful! Thank you for sharing this. Happy birthday : ) It happens to be my birthday today and this was just the kind of thing I needed to read as I look forward on the next few years and determine the person I want to be. Thank you.

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  5. You are such a beautiful person Lucy, and you inspire us with every post! Thank you for sharing these pictures of your adorable family. Hope you had an amazing birthday. I am turning 34 in a few weeks and I only hope I can look as gorgeous as you do in 5 years 🙂 Love ya! – Holly

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  7. Beautiful thoughts and words, Lucy. Your family is lovely, thank you for sharing. In the blog world we do try to make things look perfect, lovely, always happy. There is always real life behind beautiful posts. But the beautiful posts do make us want to do better, I believe. Fun to create, as well.

    You are an inspiration, godspeed.

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  21. This is such a lovely post, Lucy! I agree with everything you wrote. You’re right, happiness does take work but it’s a really wonderful thing to work at. And your family photos are just gorgeous.

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  23. I love how you kept it real! We do get in disagreements with our families, and yet in our photos, we don’t fake it. We smile and hug, because even if we have a bit of a fight, we still love each other. More often than not, just showing that love, fixes things! It’s the humility that’s tough to want to exhibit, to be the first to show the love. 🙂 Love your photos!!!

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  24. Such a lovely post, sweet Lucy! You are beautiful both inside and out, and I’m sure those that know you see the Light of God in you. :o) Yes, like yours, our family isn’t perfect…far from it. But we value what God values, and strive to flesh out the Bible, and do things that matter for eternity. What a joy and privilege, huh?

    I hope your birthday was wonderful!
    May your new year be your best yet!!
    Hugs,
    Becky

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  25. What a beautiful post Lucy. I already left you a heartfelt reply when you first sent this out, but now today a week later when I come back to view it, I realize my google through my cell didn’t go through. 🙁 I have more problems with that than ever…. So, I will attempt it again on my pc.
    What I think I had said was that you’re learning some very valuable lessons about 10 years earlier in your age than I did. Which is a great thing! Thirty nine is a coming of age time for many women, and can be a wonderful thing. For me, it came later into my 40’s a ways. Your priorities are “SPOT ON”, and the Lord will hear your cry and pave your way.
    Your honesty is so refreshing, and it’s one of the reasons I just love it most of all. There are many blogs out there that have become so professional that they’ve “LOST THEIR HEART”, you have not. I feel as though your a best friend, sitting over coffee, sharing your burdens, your joys and your triumphs. This my friend is a “HUGE COMPLIMENT” to be able to connect to ones readership in such a way. Your attentiveness, your spirit and your talents shine through like a beacon on your blog. You have been blessed with a beautiful family, and a God fearing husband. Loved this post so much and your honesty about the settings of it and what was going on behind the scenes. I just admire you even more for that honesty.
    Have another beautiful week-end and continue to count your blessings, “one by one”. If we stay focused on the real reason of our lives here on earth, we can only win this race.
    Blessings to you ~
    Gretchen of Mimi-Toria’s Designs

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  26. What a beautifully honest post. I also have moments where I reflect on parts of my life where I could do better. Each day is a gift and a challenge and I’m so grateful for it. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful post and photos of your family.

    Many blessings to you!
    Chelsea

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  27. You are just so darn beautiful inside and out Lu. I love this post and I love that you are not afraid to share your heart with your readers and blog friends. I really love that about you. Your family is just so beautiful and I love seeing bits of it! Happy birthday one last time sweet friend, I know you will make this year just wonderful. Hugs.
    Jaime

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  28. Happy Birthday Beautiful! I love honest posts like this, and it really shows the Ecclesiastes moments of life…there is definitely a time and place for everything! I turn 30 in a few weeks and it really has me more contemplative and emotional than I thought it would! Lol Anyhow, thank you for showing your authentic and true self! Your photos turned out so great too!

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