I’ll Take That One

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I’ll Take That One- rather my daughter did.

So many times we look for the perfect picture- smiling, looking at the camera, body positioned perfect, everything juuuuust right. This however, is not always the best picture. The purpose of a picture is to remember a certain point in time- maybe your wedding, or you graduating, a certain point in your family’s journey, or a special vacation. Sometimes, a photograph that captures that specific point in time perfectly is one that is off-center, or one that you are looking away and laughing. These pictures can be perfect without being posed! The most important aspect sometimes is the memory, and the feeling that one picture can bring with it.

As I am packing, getting ready for our move I ran across this image tucked in a drawer. I do not have the original file and as you can tell, there was dust on the picture. Quickly brushed off as much dust as I could and scanned into the computer. Did a small amount of fix up to the image. Erika was on her senior class spring break trip. It was during this trip she took this image- a selfie. One of my absolute favorites of her. This image to me resembles the strong beautiful person she is today. I firmly believe this was at the point my daughter was comfortable with “not being part of the group”.

Do you have one of these images that is amoung your favorites?

Best Wishes,
debra

Wonderful Weekend

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wonderful weekendHi, I am having a wonderful weekend. It is with great pleasure to say I am another year older! Some may not be excited to say they were a year older, however- a few years back I prayed to live beyond my 39th year. With the Good Lord’s blessing, I am here and enjoying life!

Friday evening my husband took me to a local diner for a birthday dinner- Seafood special; lobster tail, crab legs and shrimp. It was delicious. I was stuffed!

Saturday morning Kevin and I went to town for groceries and picked up a load of mulch. During the afternoon Kevin spread mulch on the West of the pool and I pulled weeds from the South side of the pool. It’s beginning to look awesome.

Sunday morning I will be working with a 2017 high school senior. Looking forward to this session. And for the afternoon, I will be spending it with my daughter and her family. I will for sure take pictures of the mulch work and of the family to post here.

The best birthday gift I have received- too many to say just one. Many of my unanswered prayers have been answered these last few years. My heart is full.

Wishing you the best.

Take care.

Best Wishes,
debra

Matthew 7:7 Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Visiting Phoenix

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Visiting Phoenix

Hi, I had the time of my life while visiting family in Arizona. This trip was much needed. My Auntie P invited me to come stay with her. She asked me how long I wanted to stay. Hmm…..I was thinking, how long could I stay before my welcome wore out?! 🙂 Hesitantly I requested three full days. My Aunt said okay and the trip was a total of 5 days- day 1 travel, three days in AZ and the fifth day travel home. Her home is best described as a resort- no kidding!

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This is the beautiful room where I spent four nights resting peacefully!

phoenix resort guest room

And the pool/hot tub was gorgeous.

phoenix resort pool

Phyllis and Jeff kept me busy the whole time. Several times they asked what I wanted to do or see. Just being there, away from my everyday normal life was entertaining. The main souvenir I wanted from this adventure was a sweatshirt and a silver ring. Of course all the many images I took would be a treasure as well.

When I think of this trip, I will remember the quality time I shared with my Aunt Phyllis and Jeff in Phoenix and all the cactus. So many everywhere. I had no idea. I truly had the time of my life- thank you Aunt P!

Many more images here.

Best Wishes,
debra