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fighting for my christmas joy

i had a serious come-to-Jesus yesterday.  sharing a little bit of it at focusing on life today. but suffice it to say, reconnecting with my intention…with my faith…it helped me to remember where my true joy lies.

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and i’m not going to let real-life rob me of it.

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  1. Barbara Hurst says

    December 3, 2013 at 7:10 am

    beautiful photography Kelly and I did read your post and it made me smile this morning as i had my coffee. I will fight anyone who says you are a Witch…..:)

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  2. Beverly says

    December 3, 2013 at 7:39 am

    Beautiful posted Kelly! I’m so happy there is one who can give us peace in the storm, whether it’s Christmas lights gone bad, or other “let’s not mention” the worst. I always enjoy your beautiful images. Wishing you a very happy and wonderful Christmas season!!! xo

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  3. Sarah C says

    December 3, 2013 at 8:10 am

    Beautifully said and I agree.

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  4. Karen C says

    December 3, 2013 at 8:38 am

    Lovely photos!

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  5. A Garden of Threads says

    December 3, 2013 at 9:13 am

    Beautiful post and photography.

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  6. Cathy H. says

    December 3, 2013 at 11:39 am

    A good thing for all of us to be reminded of…keeping the joy in this busy season!

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  7. Carola Bartz says

    December 3, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    Your texture photo is beautiful – a bit dreamy and full of warmth. Just right for this season.

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  8. kim at picking poppies says

    December 3, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    I’m about to pull off the lids to my boxes and I pray that my lights work, lol! There is always plan “B” – go make a chocolate chip pie. Maybe I will make the pie first…. 🙂

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  9. Tammy says

    December 3, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    Beautiful words and images. May your season of celebrating our Lord’s birth be wonderful!!!

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  10. Dotti says

    December 3, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    Great job here and at FOL. The JOY will come. Doesn’t it always, if we just let go of our extreme need to ‘control’? xoxo

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