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beauty-full words

Letter from a Mother to a Daughter

“My dear girl, the day you see I’m getting old, I ask you to please be patient, but most of all, try to understand what I’m going through. If when we talk, I repeat the same thing a thousand times, don’t interrupt to say: “You said the same thing a minute ago.” Just listen, please. Try to remember the times when you were little and I would read the same story night after night until you would fall asleep. When I don’t want to take a bath, don’t be mad and don’t embarrass me. Remember when I had to run after you making excuses and trying to get you to take a shower when you were just a girl? When you see how ignorant I am when it comes to new technology, give me the time to learn and don’t look at me that way. Remember, honey, I patiently taught you how to do many things like eating appropriately, getting dressed, combing your hair, and dealing with life’s issues every day. The day you see I’m getting old, I ask you to please be patient, but most of all, try to understand what I’m going through. If I occasionally lose track of what we’re talking about, give me the time to remember, and if I can’t, don’t be nervous, impatient, or arrogant. Just know in your heart that the most important thing for me is to be with you. And when my old, tired legs don’t let me move as quickly as before, give me your hand the same way that I offered mine to you when you first walked. When those days come, don’t feel sad—just be with me, and understand me while I get to the end of my life with love. I’ll cherish and thank you for the gift of time and joy we shared. With a big smile and the huge love I’ve always had for you, I just want to say, I love you, my darling daughter.”

After reading this beautiful letter, it resonated with me on so many levels, as a mother, daughter, daughter in law, and a granddaughter.      

a beauty-full day...

my sweet beauty-full friend & i doing the standing tree pose together.   one of those days i will remember forever...

a day filled with family + sunshine + friendship + strength + peace + harmony = a beauty-full day. 
after our yoga session, our instructor took a pic of my friend andrea {from life iluli fotography} and i doing the 'Standing Tree Pose'.  i later got a beautiful note from her with our photo attached saying "I woke up thinking about yoga and the sun and how blessed we were yesterday to have that connection with the earth... One of those moments you can't even plan for, yet shapes you in some way forever. I just love that she showed us the standing tree pose together-- I think it's very true of our friendship. Supportive, Grounded, Centered and Happy.  ;) what a blessing!!!"  

i couldn't have said it better myself, dear friend.  i am so grateful for my family + friendships, so grateful. xoxo 

Have you told your family & friends how much they mean to you lately?

matt + molly

It was such a please photographing our sweet dear friends Matt & Molly. {Molly also is a my family's hair stylist..she is AMAZING!!} High school sweethearts and now they are coming up on their 12th anniversary...their love is a beautiful thing.  We love you guys so.  I am LOVING your red hair, Molly!!!  Cannot wait for our upcoming shoot!!!! 

xoxo