Love Thursday

Love is birthday party balloons in an array of colors...

Love Thursday - Santa Style

This Thursday I celebrate the love that comes from the sponteneity of our children. Case in point...

Days Talking Up Going to See Santa: 5

Number of Questions Asked About Santa Prior to Seeing Him: 200+

Freaking out when actually meeting Santa and sporting a never before seen expression to the camera: PRICELESS



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Love Thursday

I have never considered myself a very religious or spirtual person. While I didn't grow up with consistent attendance to and attention of church, I have regularly thought about faith and what it means to me. What I have come to is faith is extremely personal and for me, centers around the goodness of people, the beauty in the world, that the human spirit is resilient and capable of more than we know and, ultimately, the idea that there is something greater than each of us. I am not quite sure what that greater thing is. I think that's part of my spiritual journey.

As I have gotten older, and specifically - more recently - I have developed an appreciation for crosses. For me, they are a representation of my informal belief system, my energy, my faith. This summer, I picked up a couple of them; a couple of ones that I connected with.

This week, I had the pleasure of getting together with a dear friend of mine, Alison, who took me out for a belated lunch. Always having a knack for getting just the right gift, Alison presented me with this beautiful cross. I was taken aback - at her thoughtfulness and at how beautiful it is. I immediately found the perfect place for it in my room.



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Love Thursday - Thanksgiving Style

Love is...an embrace.



This photo was taken yesterday at Emerson's school Thanksgiving Lunch for families. It was a beautiful day (80 degrees!) and we got to dine outside on traditional Turkey day fixings. Emerson was most interested in the cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and playing with his friend Aidan.

This Thanksgiving, I am thankful for so many things. All of the obvious ones, family and friends, a good job, my health (despite the Whooping Cough), but here are some others...

1. Music - I like having an ongoing soundtrack for my life. Music is celebratory, reflective and therapeutic.
2. Good books. I feel fortunate the the last several I have read have been really good.
3. That while there are many things I want, I truly have everything I need.
4. The patience I am continually embracing.
5. The silliness and wonderment of toddlerville.
6. The help, support, and humor that I get from so many.

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