Today as I listened to the low rumbles of a distant storm, I found myself lost in thought. One led to another... until I realized I had let it in.
Dark thoughts are like a cancer. They can fester and grow and before long they have infected every part of your being.
So, for sanity's sake I had to redirect my focus to the happier parts of life and I came across these iphone photos from a couple weeks ago.
They serve as a reminder of the beautiful blessing of human connections and lasting relationships that go beyond this life.
I hope that you will squeeze your loved ones a little tighter tonight.
Offer up thoughts, prayer or donations for our fellow Americans and friends suffering, particularly in Oklahoma today...
And remember that, "The most important things in life aren't things."
Alicia,
ReplyDeleteWhen those dark thoughts enter my mind, I fight them off with prayer. While in prayer I thank God for as many blessings as I can thing of until I feel better.
Your fun family pictures are treasures!
Amen mama! These are such great pics... so happy. And I'm definitely remembering that and snuggling mine extra ;)
ReplyDeleteThese are such lovely photos and you are definitely correct..."The most important things in life aren't things."
ReplyDeleteAmen! Such beautiful images of your beautiful family - and yes, I'll be holding mine a little tighter while sending up prayers tonight.
ReplyDeleteAren't photos amazing, one moment you can be feeling blue and the next minute if you find some great photos of cherished memories you can feel the joy fill your heart. My prayers continue for all those families that are suffering! God Bless!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder and for sharing such happy family photos!
ReplyDeleteYou are fortunate that you can catch those thoughts and try to redirect them. I know someone who can't, and it's tough to see how he suffers. We all have so much to be thankful for. Beautiful photos of you all. Dagmar ~ Dagmar's Home
ReplyDeleteI understand exactly what you are talking about. I'm glad you are able to redirect your thoughts!
ReplyDeletelovely photos!
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Well now you did get yourself out of the dark with the fun photos, they would bring anyone back to a happy place. Families are the best!! Thanks for stopping by today, I appreciate it!! have a great evening!
ReplyDeleteI completely understand. It's easy to focus on the darkness when there's so much of it lurking around, but we can definitely find things joy in the little things and those around us.
ReplyDeleteGreat raw moments of happiness, great photos!
ReplyDeleteLovely family photos.. great shots!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful family photos! So fun and relaxed!
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate, but you have a very wonderful way of getting yourself out of the danger zone, by thinking of your amazing and lovely family!
ReplyDeleteSo important to be able to find the joy in your family. What a blessing it is!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful reminder during these dark days. The love of family will transcend all things.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful reminder, and such beautiful photos of family togetherness!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful family and words that are so true! Hopefully dark thoughts have stayed away.... <3
ReplyDeleteI love that first shot!!! <3
ReplyDeleteLife can be rough at times - so can the world at large. Our friends and family and simple beauty like these photos can be solace in those times.
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Nice and happy photos. I am sure they made the sadness go away.
ReplyDeletelove the smilies :)
ReplyDeleteInspiring words
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet photos and a heartfelt post :)
ReplyDeleteSo true- so important to cherish these moments as we have them. They can be gone before we know it.
ReplyDeleteI agree! Even struggled with the same dark thoughts, and fears. It is so important to relish what we have.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and sentiment! Thanks for linking up with Grace Grits and Gardening!
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures and the sentiment is so true.
ReplyDeleteSo true.
ReplyDeleteagreed! and what a sweet family you have.....you are truly blessed ;)
ReplyDeleteSuch a good message. Thanks Alicia!
ReplyDeleteVery happy family!
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Yes! Such a beautiful message Alicia. I always adore the images you capture of your family. And they are a great reminder that I need to be in more images.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Very true, indeed. Lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteSo true.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots. They really do invoke feelings of happiness. I'm glad you found them. ;)
ReplyDeleteYou are so right! The most important things in life definitely are not things!
ReplyDeletei think everyone is dealing with this in their own way. thanks for showing the smiles of your family :)
ReplyDeleteI love looking at your photos, always bringing a smile to an otherwise wacky day and you have inspired my daughter and me to take photos but not our boring standing there photos.
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful Alicia. Such fun family photos. You have a beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteLovely photo of all you guys together.
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