the new filter on my mom’s camera was making for very bright pictures today. very fitting though – as the realizations i’ve made for myself lately have included letting in more light. many blessings that are a very much available to me have been put off due to my own feelings of inadequacy and thoughts that maybe i am undeserving of such sweet love.
i decided to just ask one day. we were driving somewhere after gavin was born and i just threw it out there. i asked andrey if it would be alright with him if we had our new babe blessed. i expected him to blow it off as just a passing question. not realizing how heavy it had been weighing on my mama heart. instead he answered, “well we should probably have lucas blessed, too.” that simple. i just had to ask.
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my tri-city-club family
the way lucas looked at me right before his blessing
holding my sweet gavin after his – such a fresh spirit
a husband who’s wishes for his boys are simple: to be happy
a deep rooted faith of things that i know are so very true
this is the start of something huge for me. i’m going to start asking for much bigger things.
love, lin
Reach for the moon. There is no one more deserving than you of the richest blessings of life. Your family brings me so much joy.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Lindsay! Blessing your babies is such a wonderful step for your family!!!! I am happy for you. YOU deserve all the happiness you enjoy and even more!
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations Lindsay! I almost cryed while reading this. There is nothing sweeter then a precious babe in white. Arent the blessings the gospel can bring amazing. Your faith is inspiring. lots of love.
ReplyDeleteyour little luc kills me, he has the best eyes. your sweet faith is oh so inspiring on this monday morning, thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a special day for your family. I'm so glad you were brave and asked. It was so nice to see your whole family at church yesterday. I love Luc's tie!
ReplyDeleteHope you don't mind me stopping by. I loved this post. You are so sweet. It's funny to me how something so simple as asking a question can be so terifying, I have been there, in fact I am still there. You have inspired me to just ask. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLinds...oh this made me smile inside. I am learning the same thing over again right now. The light is really bright at first when you let it in and it hurts your eyes a little, but then it starts to warm you up and before you know it you are basking in it. It makes me soooo happy to see you so happy! I love ya Lindsay girl!!
ReplyDeleteSmiles and tears coming from this girl. Love you and your sweet mama heart!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness linds, this has made my little heart smile so big
ReplyDelete:0) how brave you were to ask. What a sweet husband to be so good to his family.I love your litle family SO MUCH. I am So Proud..
first: these pictures are in.cred.ible!
ReplyDeletesecond: sometimes the seemingly most simple things are the most frightening. I'm so proud of you for overcoming and asking. that Andrey is a very special guy.
third: I will never get over the joy I feel when my children are blessed. so special. so sweet. remember it always.
Linds, that is just awesome, I am so happy for you and your family. Your boys look precious by the way.
ReplyDeleteand you deserve those big things. and letting more light into your life. that was so beautifully put as i am doing the same thing. i love you lin. your children looked so beautiful and peaceful!
ReplyDeleteI love this post - beautiful, full of hope, and bright!
ReplyDeleteI may even have felt a little teary looking at your beautiful babes with their mama, and reading your beautiful words. What a gorgeous family. x
an amazing day. your pictures are glowing... you have beautiful, sweet boys (all three)remember the day well.
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet day for you...just one baby being blessed is a special day, but to have two must have been amazing. By the way, whenever I read your blog I think that you should be a professional writer. Have you ever considered sending in articles to parent magazines or something??? YOu should!
ReplyDeleteThis post made me cry. I know where you are and I want you to know that you are such an incredibly important daughter of God. You have no idea of the things He wants to bless you with. He will make paths where none seemed possible. Keep your heart open for little promptings, listen to His words. You will find more joy than you ever imagined.
ReplyDeleteur 2 boys are SOO Cute lins!! I love your posts. Congrats on having ur boys blessed. :) ur such a wonderful mom! Miss you!
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