Yesterday Foof and I took a small road trip to my hometown. We started off at one of two large malls and then met Mom and Dad for lunch. We spent the day looking for a suitable dress and trust me it was grueling! I do not like shopping for clothing and am not an easy shopper. Foof brought numerous choices into the dressing room and each one was barely placed over my head until I told her no way. I have spent my whole life so far, not being pleased with how I look. Always trying to cover up and each time feeling that my efforts to look nice are both embarrassing and futile. My children are my biggest cheerleaders and push me forward encouraging me to be kind and treat myself as I treat others!! I will try the dress on later and take a photo to share.
Love that dress…navy blue and sparkly…you can’t miss!!!
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Thank you Pam!
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That is a nice dress and will look elegant on you. Like the two tones.
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Thanks so much!
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You’re welcome
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I feel bad that you are having a hard time dear Joseph. I have been on and off blogging just feeling anxious and was then informed that he reads my blog! that has put a huge damper on things for me so I understand that lack of motivation to get on and blog. I love my friends here and that is why I keep coming back. I hope you can heal and feel rejuvenated! I am always here for you xx
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Thank you Lynz. I am just tired. With the lost of my partner 11 friends passed away it was like a merry go round with not rest. I just have no words left. I write some poetry but I don’t lkie it. It is like they evaprated somewhere and they are not coming back. I will give it a while. The good thing is today I finished writing my book about my partner. It has to do with mediumship and daily dialogue. Hope you are well and thank you for your encouraging words ❤
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That is so hard Joseph! So much loss. I am so glad you finished your book. I hope you feel calm and happy. xx
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I am going through a spiritual birthing. I felt restless followed by epiphanies and then utter peace and clarity. Then the cycle would begin again. The epiphanies are wonderful and others looking into the hearts of hearts. All and all I am going through a spiritual roller coaster. Hope you are well and sending you encouragement to finish your book
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Pretty dress. Hope it fits, so you don’t have to trek back into the stores for more. I hate clothes shopping too. Drudgery. 😃
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It fits, Foof made sure!!!! She was awesome and I gave her a tough time!
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Hahaha! Good deal. Shopping is hard work. 😃
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It is!
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I totally understand how you feel! That’s why it’s good to have a second opinion. We see ourselves differently then others. You are beautiful!!!!
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Yes so very true! Thanks so much dear Alice!
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I am so glad you got the dress Lynn. It looks very elegant. 🌼
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Thanks Brigid!
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Glad you finally found a dress! Its beautiful and you will look beautifully amazing in it!!! We are all so proud of you and always have been. You’re an amazing mother and a wonderful person 🙂
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Thanks dear little See See! You are amazing!
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Gorgeous!
I understand, Lynn. I’m horrible about my own reflection. I don’t remember where I picked up the idea (TV, magazine) but I found a trick. I can have a more objective opinion about my reflection if I tape a piece of paper on the mirror where my face is.
It doesn’t improve my body, or change whatever inside my head should be changed… but it helps me shut out that self-doubting inner voice and choose a dress…
Hugs!
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hmm that is interesting! Thanks so much Teagan!! xxx
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I may not blog anymore, just a few photos left but I will always enjoy reading you and will hopefully, find time to visit from time to time. Love you, Lynn! hugs, Robin ❤
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I had no idea you were not blogging! I have been on and off for months! Is everything ok dear Robin? Love you too! xxxx
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Thank you, Lynn! Big hugs sent to you and yours! 💕💕
I wrote a short added section on a re-blogged post about my feeling happy to be part of Felicia’s real estate business and leaving the warehouse.
Then, talking about feeling I had written as much original thought as I could over almost seven years. . .
Meanwhile, my grandson Landen was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, which has malignant cells gone rampant. He has it leaning in a mass on his spine, behind his ear and a few smaller masses found in PET and CT scans. . . The bone marrow test found this particular cancer. Please include him and the family in your prayers.
Being in the hospital really helps to feel like he will be okay someday. I pray, as others will send positive thoughts into the hope for a full recovery.
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I need to read about all of this! I am sooo sorry to hear about this Robin. I hope all is well and you are in my prayers. xoxoxo
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That is a gorgeous dress for an amazing Mother of the bride. You will shine Lynn. Not quite as much as the bride, but pretty close!
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Thanks so much my dear Peter x
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Lynn, I’m glad Foof helped you find the dress. It is elegant, as you are. Too often we let others wound us by their hate and venom directed at us. Don’t allow him and his trying to degrade the beauty that you are steal your joy for your daughter, Fattima’s big day. His insecurity wanted to rob you of seeing your unique beauty and grace. Hugs and love!
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Thanks so much, you are so right! xo
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That’s very nice, I have one somewhat similar. I think it will look lovely on you Lynn.
Leslie
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Thank you Leslie xx
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You should feel good in it Lynn, it’s tasteful and flattering at the same time.
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Thanks so much x
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🙂
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Very nice! You will look lovely as always!
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You are so nice! thank you
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It’s pretty. Hope it fits so you don’t have to go shopping again.
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Yes tried it on over and over along with many others! Food made sure
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You’ll look beautiful!
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Beautiful children. Beautiful mother.
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You are so kind xxx
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I hate clothes shopping too, but your dress is perfect. Wonderful lines and colours. Bravo!
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Thanks so much Peggy xx
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I love your choice and I’m sure it will look lovely on you. Are you even a little excited about wearing the dress? That is a good sign I think. I love clothes, but hate shopping. I do a lot online these days.
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Yes my girls shop mostly online. I am excited for the wedding but don’t want to be in the spotlight feeling self conscious. But I want to walk my Foof down the aisle and that is her request of me so it does make me happy! Thanks Barbara! xxx
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We are your cheer leaders too. I love the dress and you will look fabulous in it. You are the best mother in the whole world for those children and you need to look it too on this special day.
Susie
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You are the best dear Susie, thank you so much xx
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Isn’t it wonderful to have children who are encouraging! When my daughter (now married and with an 8-year-old son) was still living at home I called her my “fashion coordinator.” She always pushed me to try clothing styles that I never would have worn before. She helped me choose a dress to wear to my mother’s funeral, and we ended up buying 3 dresses that I never would have tried on had she not been with me.
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yes it sure is wonderful! My kids know my insecurities about weight and they always encourage and tell me I am beautiful. Awesome blessings
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I love that! You have good kids.
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Give yourself a big hug and be good to YOU, sister!!! You’ll look wonderful for sure ❤
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You sound so like me and shopping for clothes..But the dress is beautiful and you will look amazing in it 🙂 x
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Your going to be beautiful, Head held high, your the mother of the bride!! Repeat after me, Thank you for the compliment! You so deserve to be the beautiful woman that you are. Listen to your children. Lynn you go enjoy this wedding and dance till your feet hurt. XXXXkathy
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You will look elegant
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Looks like a great choice, now go and have a beautiful wedding day with your family
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Wow, Lynn! That is a beautiful dress!! xoxoxox
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Perfect, Lynn. Classy, classic with a touch of sparkle. Great choice.
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Thanks Franci!
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😉
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I love it Lyn you will look stunning 💜
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Thanks Willow xo
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The dress is beautiful and so are you, Lynn. Keep your head held high like you are in the photo. ❤
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Thanks so much Ina xo
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A beautiful dress, and you will look wonderful.
xx
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Thanks! xo
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Lynn, I LOVE that dress! It will look stunning on you!! Cher xo
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you are so kind xoxo
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Remember dear Lynn; I’m originally from Canada! We are an honest bunch! 🙂 🙂 Hugs, Cher xo 🙂
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haha
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Looks like a winner Lynn! 🙂
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I love your final choice Lynz.. and you will look stunning on the day in it for sure.. ❤ 🙂
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Thanks Sue! I will try. I just read your post about being yourself and not letting yourself feel like everyone is watching and it helped me to think differently about my dress!
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Wonderful… You will be a most beautiful Mother of the Bride.. And just keep Being yourself… You will be radiant, for that is who you are.. A radiant Being of love and light.. Keep smiling and if you get nervous.. Just remember to keep breathing deeply and know all is well in your world.. ❤
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Thank you Sue! I will try. Foof really wants me to walk her down the aisle, I said how about Grampa, your brothers? But she said noooo you are the one! So I want to own it and not be shy!
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You will own it and you will be Stunning and it will be so beautiful for you both.. ❤ 🙂 Big smiles to hear you say that..
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Thanks dear Sue!
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I love the soft drapes of the fabric. Comfortable as well as lovely! (K)
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Thanks!
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Lovely dress..💟💟🌸
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Thank you
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So very beautiful….I mean in my recent post I’ve mentioned a small poem on the grief of a mother’s death. I hope you will read and comment the condolences as one of my dearest one’s lost his mother. Here’s the link: http://thesoultalks10.com/mourning-the-death-of-a-wonderful-soul/
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