I crave the beautiful parts of life. Sunlight and laughter, friendship, flowers, and love. Deep soul friendships where you can laugh together and cry together with equal devotion. Love that withstands the test of time and weathers any storm. The things that make the painful parts of life pale in comparison. I’ve been walking in those painful parts of life for the last six months. The part where the love I thought was forever failed me fantastically. Where pain and tears were an everyday occurrence. Where I tried desperately to see the sunshine through the rain. So yes, I crave the beautiful parts of life where life isn’t so hard. Where trust isn’t broken and dreams live to go on for another day.
In the spirit of that I am not going to dwell on what this weekend isn’t, the anniversary of the weekend I got engaged last year. I’m going to celebrate what it is, the weekend my family grew by one more last year. We got this little fur ball a year ago tomorrow!
He’s a little bit bigger now! This picture doesn’t really show how big he is. He can put his head on my kitchen table without trying!
So, this weekend I’m going to celebrate the anniversary of Norris joining our family and celebrate my youngest son’s birthday and try to forget the rest. Wishing you all a beautiful weekend full of light and love and laughter!
Godspeed,
Mollie <3
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Thinking of you friend! So much THIS: “crave the beautiful parts of life. Sunlight and laughter, friendship, flowers, and love. Deep soul friendships where you can laugh together and cry together with equal devotion. Love that withstands the test of time and weathers any storm.” I’m in the 5 spot this week.
Thank you, Tara!
I adore you. There is beauty to be found among the pain. Hugs!
Aww, thank you! Love you!
I love your focus on what is and not what isn’t. I need to do it so much more. And Norris is just precious! #61
Thank you, Mary! It can be difficult to shift your focus. I have to really concentrate on it at times.
Yay, MOLLIE! You’re a hero.
And Yay, NORRIS! He looks a lot like our Strawberry (who can put her paws on Barbara’s shoulders, and her chin on top of Barbara’s head).
Love your spirit, Mollie, and love you.
🙂 Is Strawberry a boxer too? Love you too! Thank you, Andrew!
Sweet Mollie, the grief is real isn’t it? Your little (big) pup is adorable. Time will heal the wounds. Hugs this weekend.
Thank you so much, Christy!
i’m glad norris joined your family mollie. i’m sad for the broken engagement. i know that is very sad and painful. i hope the joy of Christmas and Christ’s great love for you will begin to heal the sad places of your heart.
blessings in the days ahead mollie:)
i’m at 73.
He definitely keeps things lively around here. LOL. Thank you, Martha!
May God continue to make His presence known as you walk this path of healing. Norris is adorable! Sometimes I just don’t know what I’d do without the love of my dogs, especially during difficult times. They truly bring a sense of calm and love.
Peace for your journey.
Patricia (FMF#37)
Thank you, Patricia! Norris is my comedic relief. LOL
Norris is adorable. I don’t have a pet right now, but I have fond memories of the pets I’ve owned throughout the years–and the companionship they provided. They’re great listeners.
“Deep soul friendships where you can laugh together and cry together with equal devotion.” I was talking with someone about a traumatic experience I had many years ago–and realized I still hadn’t fully grieved. In talking about the pain, I remembered my dear friend who had stuck with me through it all. I see the gift of a “deep soul friendship” so much more because the valley. The friendship didn’t make the grief disappear, but it was a gift from God to sustain me through the pain.
May God continue to turn your eyes to His right-here right-now gifts as you wrestle through grief.
Thank you, Cheryl! It is often in the valley when you realize who those true friends are. I have found that true during the past few months.