9.27.2009

hold on........

life is so precious, and can be so sweet...........
but just as anything precious, you have to hold onto it carefully.......

as my nephew holds on to the past and looks into the future..........

as I desperately hold on to my children........


but there's a freedom within that we cannot ignore......


to always hold on.........



and trust in that freedom, so we can experience life to it's fullest........

and that comes from within

and should always glorify God, and not ourselves

please visit Erin's art and gardens to see more B&W Sunday.....

22 comments:

  1. Beautiful post Anne Marie. Best Wishes for your nephew.
    Dawn

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  2. Oh what a wonderful post to the glorious season of Autumn...I can't call it my favourite season as they all have their own merits and I love them all...but the gifts that Autumn bring are so precious. ...my son was married in the Autumn, so it brings back very fond memoriies. Your photographs are beautiful and sum up the fruitfulness of the season so well, Anne Marie. Thanks so much for lovely comments. If you ever get to England, I shall take you there. XXXX

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  3. Lovely sentiments ...I hope you are enjoying the weekend, xv.

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  4. What a beautiful read for a beautiful Sunday morning from a beautiful person...

    xoxo
    Jane

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  5. anne marie, so, so beautiful!! your family images are so delightful and i'm sending positive vibes to your nephew and want to thank him for defending the freedom that we sometimes take for granted. we are lucky to live in a world where freedom is still atainable. i would love to join in b & w sunday. all the best to you and yours. erin :O)

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  6. Thank you for reminding us how lucky we are to live in the "free world" and to never take it for granted!
    I love seeing the sweet faces of your children.
    xo,
    Carole

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  7. What a beautiful post! Striving to glorify the Lord in everything we do is the best goal anyone could have! Your family is beautiful.

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  8. So so lovely today...your family is amazing and something to hold on tight to..I adore the last image! xoxoxo

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  9. these are wonderful home and heart images anne marie! .. and yes, i do want to hear how your art has transformed you :)
    xo

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  10. HI Anne Marie
    What a lovely post today [as always] but the heartfelt sentiment is evident in your lovely photos and beautiful words. It is quite strange for me to imagine a family member going to war, yet I do remember the fear of thinking my brothers my be drafted to Vietnam. Just like Erin I will be sending my positve wishes to your newphew and your family.

    Have a wonderful Sunday [sorry I could not post this time, I had soem commitments this Sunday] xx Julie

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  11. Very lovely, thoughtful, and meaningful post. Love your photography!
    Blessings, Gerri

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  12. Anne Marie, Beautiful pics and words!! I have been taking a much needed break. Between the day job and the booths I was about to collapse, I think I am back on track now! I have spent my days with my hubby and my animals the past week or so, it has been great, I have been missing alot...of life, Hope all is well, have a great week! Hugs, janna

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  13. Hold tightly with hands wide open. Please tell your nephew, "thanks for serving"; my nephew is in the USAF and we're so proud of him!

    p.s. on holiday, home in Oct. and will send yarn samples.

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  14. Beautiful! Well said Anne Marie!!

    :) T

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  15. The horse pic makes my heart sing as I've got a horse girlie myself. These are lovely.
    Glory in the highest, my friend ;)
    L

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  16. Thank you for this beautiful post, God bless You.

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  17. True words to believe in as I can certainly relate to it after almost losing my daughter this month. Life is too precious.

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  18. Sweet family...Love the photos!!
    Blessings~LillySue

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  19. Wonderful Post!. I love the Black and white photo's.
    Enjoy your week,
    Elizabeth

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  20. Gorgeous photos. Beautiful thoughts.

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