Happy holidays to everyone!
I have been away for the past week, taking care of Mude and spending Christmas with my parents!
On Friday we went to Foof’s house where she presented us with gifts and made a great dinner! She and B were excited to host this very nice evening.
Saturday morning Saleeha came over to exchange stockings before she left for Seattle.
We missed Yusuf and Alicia but were very happy that they were able to spend Christmas with Alicia’s family.
On Sunday we headed to my folks to spend the holidays with them. Sunday night we were surprised by cute little faces peering in through the half opened door! Osama, Jacki and the three special babies spent an hour with us. It was so sweet that they popped over!
Christmas morning Osama, Jacki and the kids came over for breakfast at Great grandparents house adding to the joy of this special day!
Today we will work on taking down our decorations and tomorrow we will be taking care of the babies while their regular helper is away. My children and parents spoiled me and this is the first year in a long time that I did not feel upset and unworthy accepting everything!
All my wishes, Lynn🎁💓 You need to learn to accept as well as give, you’ve looked after everyone for so long. It’s obvious the children appreciate it and now they’re grown up, they take pleasure in doing so! Relax and enjoy!
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Thanks Marina! You make a good point! xx
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So glad that you had great family time over the holidays. You won’t be able to lift both boys like that for much longer. How quickly they grow! Blessings for the New Year Lynn.
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Thanks so much Peter! Blessings for you and yours!
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Arms full of little bundles of love..they are so cute and I agree you must learn to accept as you give so much 🙂 Happy New Year 🙂
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Yes it is an important lesson! Thanks dear and happy new year!
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Lynn, so good you could enjoy Christmas with your parents and family. The best is yet to come! Happy New Year!
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Thanks so much! Happy new year!
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What a special Christmas! So glad that you were able to truly enjoy it! May you keep feeling special and worthy all year long! ❤
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It sounds like you had a fantastic holiday – and welcome back!
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Happy Holidays Lynn. Hope you had wonderful Christmas celebrations. Wish you and your family a very Happy New Year.
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Lovely family!
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Thanks!
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Sweet memories are made of this, Lynn.
Leslie ❤
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Thanks Leslie ❤️❤️
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Oh, Lynn! Those boys in the lazy boy chairs cracked me up!
I was just on someone else’s blog and said that we need to learn that we deserve gifts, as we tend to be the “givers” but know that we feel better if people accept our gifts. I am slowly learning as my children are grown, I am “allowed” to receive and should be grateful for those who wish to give. . .
“Lesson over for the day”, hahaha! 😀
I am grateful for you and listening to your story has helped me to feel stronger. You have led me to be able to overcome minor challenges, while you overcame major ones! Thank you, dear friend! ❤
Hope you have a blessed New Year filled with good health, happy moments and joyful surprises. 💞
Peace on Earth, my wish for all! 🕊
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Dear Robin, that is such a valuable lesson for sure! You are right, others love to feel that joy as well! You are a strong and amazing mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend!! Joy everyday for you dear friend ❤️❤️
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Aww, I am tearing up, Lynn. Thank you! I really appreciate this response and so glad we have become close once again. I had extra time off to use up before the new year at work begins. . . I feel like I had some chances to check in and reply back to your replies.
Hope you have a beautiful, safe and fun new 2018! May our bond last throughout the year! 🎉✨❤❤
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I am so happy for you to have such a fun family-filled stress-free Christmas! XOXO
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Everyone is growing up too fast, hehe! Happy holidays Lynn! Looks like a fabulous time!
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Lovely family Christmas, Lyn. All good wishes for the new year. 🎉Christine
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Lynn, I’m so happy you are learning how valuable you are!!
What precious memories you made!
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Sounds like a busy time you have had. More memories to put in your book to present to your grandchildren later. Just a thought. It is nice that you didn’t feel non deserving accepting gifts and that is a gift to yourself in itself. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
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What a fulfilling time you had during the holidays giving and receiving. God’s blessings to you and your family during 2018.
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So good to see, that you had a nice Christmas, dear sister 😀
Yes, you deserve also to receive and just think about, if you were giving a gift and the receiver would not accept the gift, how would you react? It is lovely to give, but we do also need to learn to accept gifts with a huge gratitude.
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Happy Holidays Lynn! 🙂
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Sounds delicious Lynz. Pleased as can be for you and your loving family. All my best to you for the forthcoming year. XOX-JoHanna
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Thanks so much JoHanna ❤️❤️
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Such gorgeous family shots …. I’m delighted that you have had such a lovely Christmas. The standout for me is that you have been able to accept for the first time that you ARE worthy. That is the greatest gift of all for your family who so long for you to be whole and mended. Well done Lynn … you have come such a long way and you are still heading forwards little by little by little. Xxx
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Thanks so much Fiona!! Xxxxxxx
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Lovely 💜
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I love seeing you and your family Lynn. You look so happy and loved.
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Thanks Colleen that is so kind of you ❤️
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You’re so welcome 🙂
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Oh Lynn! How wonderful that all of your children and you are doing so well. They are creating their own lives and doing so well. But the best part of all is reading this: “My children and parents spoiled me and this is the first year in a long time that I did not feel upset and unworthy accepting everything!” HOORAY! You ARE so worthy! You are so deserving! Keep up the great work healing and becoming YOU dear Lynn! Hugs!
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Thanks so much Jodi! You are an amazing friend
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So pleased that you have these times
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Thanks so much derrick
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Thanks for sharing your holiday memories this year Lynn and the nice pictures of your family.
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Thanks!
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Fabulous pictures, Lynn. Thank you for sharing.
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Such wonderful photos of your precious family! So happy to hear you all had such a fabulous Christmas! (Hugs!!)) xoxoxo
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Thanks dear PJ xxxxxxxxx
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Merry Christmas, Lynn. Wonderful pictures of your family. I am happy for you that you received their gifts and their love for you. You are a truly remarkable woman. ❤
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Happy Christmas Lynn! It looks like you all had a lovely Holiday. The boys are getting so big. It’s wonderful that you were able to spend the holiday with your parents and most of your children.
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I’ve been away too, Lynn. Hard to catch up ??? Wishing you and family all the best for 2018. Happy New Year. 🍾🎊🎆🎊🍾
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You have a beautiful family and it sure sounds like you enjoyed the visit! Happy Holidays!!
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Lynz, yeah to being happy and celebrating who you are and accepting without self-criticism. You have such a wonderful loving family who adore you – rightly so! Absorb all that care and love. Warmest wishes for the New Year to you all. hugs xxxx
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Your holidays sound heavenly Lynn. I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed them with your beautiful family. Your photos scream joy!! I hope Mude’s making progress in his recovery. Happy New Year to all of you!!
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Thanks so much Steph!
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You’re welcome Lynn.
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All the best to you and yours. May you have a great new year!
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Thanks so much Karina!
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So glad you had a wonderful, family filled Christmas Lynn. Happy New Year my friend. I wish you happiness, new hopes ,new dreams, new experiences. Have a great 2018. Lots of Love. xxx
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Thank you so much dear friend!!!!!!! You are a special person !! I wish you all the same! Love lynn
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Thank you so much ❤
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I am glad you had a beautiful holiday with your family. Keep enjoying and accepting all their love 💞, it is a gift and blessing. After all you’ve been through, you deserve it. I wish you more joys this new year.
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I’m glad you had a great holiday! So happy to hear that you were able to enjoy everything that was given to you. Here’s wishing you that kind of happiness every day. Your grandkids are so big, and still totally adorable! Xoxo
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Thanks so much xo
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