a private moment

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Photo Courtesy of Danielle Hartland Photography

 

With

the magic of the wedding

behind us

and all the glitter swept up,

God provided us the blessing of 3 quiet days to sit and reflect

on the joy and wonder of it all.

Everyone tells you how fast the time goes by

and they’re oh, so very right!

But no one mentioned the hidden moments,

the private ones…

and just how much they catch your heart

causing it to skip a beat,

for a moment,

and freezes it there forever

fossilized in the heart.

It didn’t matter that we stood in a sea of hundreds

or whether all alone

they came (these special moments)

and illuminated so much joy,

so much gratitude,

so much wonder & awe,

their only escape was through

tears & laughter.

My mind has lapped over them now,

their impressions already smooth like beach glass

tumbled through the repeating waves

of the ocean.

And today i allow one

to spill out,

to share with you,

in my own way…

this private moment.

My darling daughter presented me this video to watch

the night before her wedding.

A precious letter

read by her

while a cascade of lifetime moments spent together displayed.

Forever on film,

for always in my heart,

causing so many skipped beats.

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Photo Courtesy of Danielle Hartland Photography Photos Used Without Permission not Permitted

hugs n’ blessings for all the private moments we celebrate in our hearts!

Boxed up Giggles!

it’s the monday giggles….

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And we’ve so greatly enjoyed all the giggles shared, as we have prepared to host YOU!

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Two special ‘gigglers’ busy preparing Hotel Hospitality Boxes!

We are meant to show loving-kindness not only to people we know, but to strangers as well.

We are to be there for the cares and needs of others and always put out a helping hand.

Is hospitality fading?

I think not!

Just like many people welcomed Jesus in their homes with open arms, we should do the same! When we serve others we are serving Christ.

Hospitality is when someone feels at Home in your presence.

Hospitality isn’t about your house, it’s about your heart!

And we are so very grateful to be sharing our hearts with many throughout the duration of this Special Occassion!

We cannot wait until you discover what we have in store for you!!

Let brotherly love continue, Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

-Hebrews 13:1-2

Uh, oh.

“Helen, what’s the matter????”

(Giggle. Giggle.)

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Please don’t be sad there are no cookies in the box!

I promise we’ll talk about the cookies tomorrow!!

hugs n’ blessings to all those spreading hospitality around the world!

(With or without a cookie!)

 

 

8 weeks ago…

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“God invites us today to live a great story with Him.”  -Lysa Terkuerst

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8 weeks ago…

Pen to paper.

Gold on Black.

8 weeks ago we asked.

Will you be there?

Can you come?

To see them married?

To celebrate as they become one?

Your replies amazed us!

Your love shown through!

So many of you  coming!

To witness love anew.

It won’t  be long now.

Wedding Week has begun!

God’s grace is abounding

#yatskogetmarried is about to get done!

Wedding invitations being made,

(our graphic designer was amazing!)

assembled,

(by so many loving hands)

addressed, mailed

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and at last all (rsvp’s) returned!

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hugs n’ blessings for all the wonderful magic that happens in 8 short weeks!

“May you always be aware you are loved beyond measure and may you be willing to love unconditionally in return.” -Notes by Nora