Love is the kiss that wakes me each morning. Sunshine in a bright blue sky. My children snuggled up close to me. A lullaby sung before bed. The hug that warms my soul. Laughter in the air. The voice that calls me Mom. Kind words from a friend. A late night vigil over a sick little one. Handpicked flowers in a vase. Sacrifice. Compromise. Forgiveness. Acceptance. Dancing around in the kitchen. A handwritten letter. Smiles on my littles’ faces. Patience at the end of a long day. 
A meal made from scratch. A book that touches the heart. Honoring the body that houses my soul. Music that brings back a river of memories. A shoulder to lean on. An unexpected gift. A breath of fresh air. A moment captured in time.· · ·
Love is what pushes me out of bed each morning. Keeps me going even when I feel I am at the end of my rope and my world is crumbling. Love is there, a constant driving force that is all around me, in everything I touch, do, and see. 
Some days I need to dig deeper to find it, but, without fail, it is always there. To lift me up and push me forward. Whispering, ‘Don’t give up; take a deep breath and look around. Love is here.’
Some days I need to dig deeper to find it, but, without fail, it is always there. To lift me up and push me forward. Whispering, ‘Don’t give up; take a deep breath and look around. Love is here.’Love doesn’t make the world go ’round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.
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beautiful! the photos are so perfect and so are your words!
Those are touching and meaningful words, full or truth. The photographs are also very beautiful. BTW - I really, really like the “illusion” piece below - very cool! The lettering is awesome:>
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beautiful words and art, melanie. whenever i come here my heart is touched by you.
You always make me cry, you know? I think it’s funny that certain people’s lives seem to parallel my own, and that I’m drawn to them inexplicably. You’re definitely one of those people!