As the days tick away the little workshop gets more and more crowded. The girls ask me if I am o.k. with “stuff” being everywhere as they know I am prone to picking up and discarding or storing little bits and pieces of things left lying around.
I reassure them that anything goes in the untidy department as they work daily on numerous bridal shower projects.
Their creativity amazes me as they carry on the family tradition of “making do”, bonding over projects and ultimately stepping up to help their sister while sharing in her joy!
Games are stacked near the work area and breaks are taken to challenge their brothers to tournaments and matches! Movies and shows play in the background and there is no shortage of laughter as the carefree days of summer pass by.
I am a planner so I check things off of my master list, add and take away until I feel everything is just so. Testing bridal shower food and planning activities is ongoing and much of the day is spent consumed with new ideas and more creativity.
Bridal shower games, food, tables and decorations are the topic of discussion for the next few weeks and bring joy and excitement.
The family unit is once again solid and any positive aspects of our past life and traditions are now evident in the younger kids as well. Working hard to help each other, respecting differing opinions and making sure everyone has a voice, these are all integral parts of our family structure. There is always hope and for us there are pieces of love, joy and undeniable happiness that we shared even in the darkest of times.
Such a joyous and uplifting post. I love your families ‘make do and mend’ attitude and their creativity is shining bright. Those paper flowers are fabulous and I-spy a rather delectable looking little cake too! Enjoy these happy days, all of you – together and making a wonderful shower for the bride-to-be all iced with love 💕 xx
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Thanks so much dear Fiona xoxo
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Joy just overflows in my heart for all of you and it comes through so beautifully in this post! ❤ ❤
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Thanks so much joy!
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You are sooo welcome! 🙂
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These are family times of fun, enjoyment, laughter and bonding. What a special time!s xoxo
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Thank you xoxoxo
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You’re welcome! xoxo
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A great post, Lynn. With an old time charm to it. It is not the money spent on things – it is the camaraderie and family time and the effort put in that makes the event more special to the person whose bridal shower it is. I hope all your children are blessed in the companions that enter their lives and they live long and fruitful lives.
Susie
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Thanks so much dear Susie!
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Lovely creativity. I trust you are fully recovered now
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I went back to quick care yesterday because I feel I am getting sick again and tested positive again! So new antibiotics and more resting haha
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Sorry to read this. Fingers crossed
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I think this is the fun part, Lynn.
Leslie
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I agree xx
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Very pretty. Maybe they can start a business in this area of the country as event planners.
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That would be great
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They are very creative!
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They really are xx
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Lynn, family is everything! So good to see the happiness in this post! And such creativity! It’s heartwarming! 🧡 Christine
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Thanks sweet and dear Christine!
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In the junior year, each student at the high school that Benny and his siblings attended experienced a spiritual retreat themed “The Best Is Yet To Come.”
The acronym “TBIYTC” has become a reassuring, heartfelt expression for us in times of transition in our lives.
Surely, this is one of those times for Benny and Foof, and for all of us who love them. They, and each of us, let go of life as they knew it and look forward with excitement to the coming tomorrows.
Mother-in-law to mother-in-law, TBIYTC, Lynn.
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I love this post!!
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Thanks daughter! I hope it captured the true feelings of you amazing kids! Love you
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Lynn, a really lovely post, full of the best things, family, fun, mutual support, and love.
Sorry your ill health seems to be reluctant to leave. Hope you are fully recovered soon.xx
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Thanks so much Peter. I am really feeling lazy and keep pushing myself to get around! hahaha
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Perhaps you should give up for a week and be waited on!
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haha maybe xx
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So beautiful and hopeful. Thanks for sharing it with us; we all need it now. (K)
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yes I think so xx
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Such an exciting time. No boredom for sure!! I am glad to hear that I am not the only “planner” on this planet… lol!
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oh yes I am a planner xoxo
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High Five!!
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oh yes!
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😊
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THIS is such a joy to read. Doubled by knowing what you have gone through. Thank you for sharing such happiness in your family!
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Thanks so much Colleen! xx
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so so wonderful! loving these flowers! love the family working together! so happy for you all!
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Oh my, you leave my heart full of joy and how wonderful to let us enjoy your blessings with you. Your children, what else would you expect from them, you raised them with love and all the support you could give in such dire circumstance. They became stronger for it and resilient, and turned to each other and you to become a tighter family unit. It shows!! To enjoy the nest of a family coming together to share in a sisters journey of love…oh my I am overwhelmed with love. Thank you Lynn for always including us. We all love and support you and your family. xxxxxxxxxxx
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Thank you my dear sister Kat! I feel your love and support and you have been with me on this journey now for three years!!!! xoxoxoxo
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wow, that long….I look forward to another 3 years, and a hug soon I hope!!
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me too dear Kat
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The decorations are beautiful. I love how they make it look easy!!!xx
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I know! Our family joke is that I ask them if they want my help and then they get moving! When mom helps things get glued together and stuck to tables and papers are quite uneven!!!
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Fabulous post as always Lyn. Such happy family times. Crafting mess is never untidy, it leads to more creativity. x
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You are so right Barbara!
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Are they making the paper flowers? They are gorgeous.This sounds like so much fun. You did such a good job of raising those kids in very difficult circumstances. We all love your happy endings!!!xox
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I love their creativity. Such a wonderful time together.
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yes me too x
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Love your family philosophy of making do, and your family’s endurance and positivity, Lyn! It’s got to be great to celebrate that in an exciting time together!
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It is so great Pam! Thank you xo
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Your family workshop accomplishes all your dreams to create a well-lived life, as well as your daughter’s wedding. ❤
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Thanks Ina! That is so true xo
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Everything about this post just warms my heart. All of you deserve all the happiness you have now.
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Thanks so much Sarah!
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This is so wonderful, Lynn! You have such precious and wonderful children and grandchildren! I just love reading about them! xoxoxox
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Thank you so much dear PJ xoxoxo
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You reap as you sow. You have a wonderful family, this is such a wonderful time you are all having. I am so happy for you all.💜💜💜
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Thank you so much and yes I am a true believer in that sis
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I adore the creativity and togetherness. Lovely post, Lynn! I hope you are doing well!
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Thank you Antonia! I am feeling better and on my second round of medicine to knock out strep throat! xo
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What a terrible sickness. I am glad you are feeling better! Have a nice weekend! 😀
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Thanks!
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Nice blog!
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This is a beautiful, heartwarming post.
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Awwwn! This is so nice
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Creativity at its best and so nice to see it in the family, Lynz. Great post.
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Thanks so much
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Love and happiness to all your family 💞 from your friend, Robin xo
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Thanks Robin. xoxo miss you lots
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