October 24, 2009
between
I feel like this Dandelion, with its one little fluffy part somewhere between hanging on and flying away.
I hang onto memories. I hang onto people. I hang onto photographs. I hang onto my faith. I hang onto the hugs, and kisses and 'I love yous'. I hang on tightly to my little boys, smell them, trace their little faces with my fingers and burn them into my memory.
And I fly towards my dreams, my hopes, my purpose in life. I fly for my children, so they know that even parents can still dream, and move, and live their goals.
I'm somewhere between hanging on, and taking flight.
This is the time of my life.
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Photo taken with my Nikon D40, using my 50mm lens.
{originally posted May 2009}
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great picture. I wish I had a better camera. Maybe someday…
I'm in between too. My youngest is 4 and the older she gets the more freetime I have. It's bittersweet, this stage, no?
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This is a great post and great photograph. Hang on to the memories because they grow up so fast.
I love this post.
"I fly for my children, so they know that even parents can still dream, and move, and live their goals."
Really, I just love this.
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Beautiful words Nell. I can't tell you how wonderful I think it is for mother's to have their own dreams and goals, and then to follow them. It sets such a powerful example for children to see women in such a light.
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Great Great beautiful post. Thank you!!
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Nell, you amaze me each time I come to your site.
God Bless you!
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This is simply beautiful, Nell!
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That was so lovely and your photo is just awesome. I really wish I could pay you to run over and take family photos of us! We need to live in the same state, lol! Take care!
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You are right "These are the times of our life"and we must take the time to be in between also…holding onto every minute and ready to fly to our dreams. Beautiful post.
Thank you! This was just perfect for my mood tonight – and what a nice pic!
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I just love your post!
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Can't wait to see where you fly too!!
I may not always post, but I am always visiting. Each time I am in awe of your words and pictures. Thank you for always sharing.
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I felt this, down inside. Thank you!
Karen directed me to this post and boy am I glad she did. I haven't stopped by in a while & I remembered why I loved coming. This post is so simply said and so beautiful at the same time. This IS the time of my life too.
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I agree with Lindsay and I found you the same way. So lovely and it goes perfectly with my trying to live in the moment and focus more on this world and in these moments and less online.
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