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Stitch Starbucks coffee shirt

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They create hurt, but they also create healing. Yesterday I decided that what me and my son needed was a day at home together, as he was really protesting about going to nursery. Helping others through their pain heals our own pain which leads to growth which leads to the blossoming we hoped and prayed would come one day. That tree is not the same as before, but I believe it’s stronger, more resilient, more beautiful than before. I could say the same for my family. In grief, there is growth in pain, there is blossoming. See more:  Stitch Starbucks coffee shirt

Like took me to Alabama but I’ll always be a New York girl shirt

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I don’t want them to ever feel what I did being a little girl that lost her Dad in divorce, terror from watching and caring for her mom as she had one of her epileptic seizures, went through the childhood trauma of losing her single parent Mom at age 11, an affectionless resentful stepmom but the silver linings through these things,the hope I hung on to in my fear, the faith I was introduced to, the knowing God held me always. See more:  Like took me to Alabama but I’ll always be a New York girl shirt

Sunflower just a girl who loves Elephants shirt

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I am so encouraged by your Sunflower just a girl who loves Elephants shirt. Our struggles seem lighter when we voice them and carry them together. Holding your hand across the miles. I needed this today, thank you for sharing. My partner and I have hit a massive hard spot in our lives that we did not expect, I know that together we can rise above it, for us, for our children. Sometimes we just need a reminder to be strong and to accept that things happen for a reason. See more:  Sunflower just a girl who loves Elephants shirt

I’d love to do whatever I want whenever I want but I’m not a dad shirt

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I’m saving this! I need to read it often I’d love to do whatever I want whenever I want but I’m not a dad shirt. Thank you for reminding us that we can redirect ourselves and we are not defined by our mistakes or others opinions. These are the silver linings of my resilient soul” is going up in my kitchen. We are stronger than we know and our stories should be told. I have been living this with my kids, being transparent and open with them. See more:  I’d love to do whatever I want whenever I want but I’m not a dad shirt

Up Han and Leia I love you to the death star and back shirt

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Missing my Granddad who passed eight months ago, the job had me running like crazy because I’m working solo and then find out I didn’t get the job I was really wanting. It’s a crappy day for sure but I’ll keep looking for the turnaround. I am so sorry for your loss, dear Angela, as well as the job not working out. May another door open to something even better soon. The conditions will never be perfect to start. This is what I am coming to know. So I’ve stopped waiting for the perfect time to make some changes I need to make to step out in courage and in love, just as I am right now. See more:  Up Han and Leia I love you to the death star and back shirt

5 things you should know about this woman shirt

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The past 6 weeks of the course have been eye opening and heart healing! Going through the journey with the other members and facing these painful, but hopeful truths over again have helped me discover things I really needed to figure out! You are going to love the supportive Soul Shift community! Thank you for walking beside me. I will make sure you don’t miss the sign-up! See more:  5 things you should know about this woman shirt

Just pour me my coffee hand me my crochet and slowly back away shirt

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Around ten o’clock am, my younger daughter received positive news about the x-ray on her spine that she had been anxious about for six months. She was so relieved that her eyes filled with tears. Mine did too, and after I dropped her off at school, I let them go. After sitting in the parking lot in quiet reflection, I came to this page. I was astounded by the comments you left on yesterday’s post, expressing great care for my daughter’s health and wellbeing. See more:  Just pour me my coffee hand me my crochet and slowly back away shirt

When life gives you lemons boil crawfish shirt

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You are the flowers that grow through the cracks in the When life gives you lemons boil crawfish shirt, reminding us that pausing for love is never wasted time. That love you leave becomes your legacy. After saying goodbye, I walked around the neighborhood for about fifteen minutes. When I circled back to check on the woman, I saw two police officers getting into their vehicles. Your words, your acknowledgment helps me to pause and wonder if maybe my superpower doesn’t have to be a curse.  See more:  When life gives you lemons boil crawfish shirt

Born to be a stay-at-home cat mom forced to go to work shirt

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Oh my gosh, this made me laugh so hard!! I love the Born to be a stay-at-home cat mom forced to go to work shirt! This is Puck. We adopted her in late August. We have never found Garfield, but I’ll never ever forget that you and your daughters prayed for him. I am uplifted to see Puck has since become a part of your family. She is gorgeous. Avery has a true love for black cats and has already decided she is getting one when she has her own place!  See more:  Born to be a stay-at-home cat mom forced to go to work shirt

Donna and the Dynamos sunset retro shirt

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My daughter is her own little style. You have helped me with her more than I could ever tell you. She and I are (& my son/husband) so so blessed by it and will continue to be. I love my catalog of beauty. Thank you for the reminders. They still want to watch movies with me. They still look at me a hundred times a day. It caused me to share less because I knew what the response would be. They’re going to grow up soon. Really soon. See more:  Donna and the Dynamos sunset retro shirt

Penguin chillout sunset retro shirt

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Ask someone who loves you to Penguin chillout sunset retro shirt. There’s just something about the feeling of blood pulsing through your veins that clears up the fog created by life on the hamster wheel. Sometimes we need to be reminded to check the pressure building up inside us. I am desperately looking for alternative ways of doing and being but I cant always see them. I tend to give up, adjust and try to move on. There’s a good chance you’ll find the priorities of the world are vastly different than the priorities of your heart. See more:  Penguin chillout sunset retro shirt

Daisy flower I became a nurse because your life is worth my time shirt

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Your legacy is bright and capable of changing the way we react to the world. I pointed out that she’d gone three whole months without eating meat and if she wanted a chicken salad, she should get it. I saw her wheels turning as she considered this option. A few minutes later, she stepped up to the counter and said, I’ll have the spinach wraps, please. We sat down to eat and I marveled at her commitment to animal welfare. See more:  Daisy flower I became a nurse because your life is worth my time shirt

Yeah well you know that’s just like your opinion man sunset retro shirt

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As I watch my daughter live by heart, Yeah well you know that’s just like your opinion man sunset retro shirt. Too often I forget the inherent wisdom they possess. Too often I forget they are the experts of themselves. Let’s be their advocates instead. Let’s give them the tools to fill the holes and map the unknown. The naysayers and doubters of the world will be loud, but they don’t feel what our children feel or see what we see. They will never get it. So, let’s use our energies to build up our children. See more:  Yeah well you know that’s just like your opinion man sunset retro shirt

Excuse me do you have time to talk about our lord and savior Cthulhu shirt

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This message is so needed this time of year with all the school awards banquets and recognition given out. If our kids, and us for that matter, try our best then we do not really need accolades from others. So clear and simple. Thank you so much for your words and advice next step: trying to put it into practice to improve my parenting. I really love everything about this! Our kids need to know that they absolutely can fix/change things for themselves – they just need them to learn how to. See more:  Excuse me do you have time to talk about our lord and savior Cthulhu shirt

Five Finger Death Punch Unicorn dabbing sunset retro shirt

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It is time for me to begin a substantial Five Finger Death Punch Unicorn dabbing sunset retro shirt. Time offline is vital for my soul, my creative work, and my precious relationships. As my blog and Facebook page are quiet in July, please consider reading one of my three books. There is a level of expression and depth of understanding presented in my books that is impossible to offer in a solitary post. I hope you will consider taking a deeper look at how I’ve stopped managing & existing and really began loving & living.  See more:  Five Finger Death Punch Unicorn dabbing sunset retro shirt

Go big or go home shirt

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I am learning to let her tell me what the problem is Go big or go home shirt it is the same problem I had at her age. Instead of offering advice, attempting to understand their point of view on the situation will allow us to play the more important role of a supportive coach, helping them figure out their own solutions. When an empowered child tries something, even if it doesn’t work, he or she is more likely to try again.  See more:  Go big or go home shirt

The Longshot Podcast shirt

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I happen to love a child who was seen by The Longshot Podcast shirt. The smiling woman parted the crowd until she got to my child yearning to belong. If are among those who invest their lives in the building up of human beings, you are a world-changer. Over the past four years, The Longshot Podcast to know this child and encourage her unique and vibrant light to shine. Can you imagine how that must feel to know you are so precious that someone wants you to always be a part of her life? See more:   The Longshot Podcast shirt

If I just keep looking cute they’ll surely blame the dog cat shirt

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Shielding my child from struggle, If I just keep looking cute they’ll surely blame the dog cat shirt. But the characteristics I most want her to develop are often born from a place of adversity. So that one day, when she comes face to face with sadness, trauma, loss, or hopelessness, she will not be paralyzed with fear or give up because it’s too hard. Instead, she will say, I know you. I’ve seen you before. You cannot take me down. In fact, I’ll face you and come out stronger than I was before.  See more:  If I just keep looking cute they’ll surely blame the dog cat shirt

What do you want from me shirt

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There’s never any punishment at the table about What do you want from me shirt that happened during the day. I want them to want to sit down with us. I am a teacher but work as a teacher’s aide. Sometimes I feel pressure to get back into teaching, but this article amplifies for me that I am doing the right thing. Now my baby is in her last year of primary and my eldest is spreading his wings more and more. I feel so privileged that I have been able to share a lot of time with them.  See more:  What do you want from me shirt

I am a Veteran like my father before me shirt

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Thank you for reminding that we can be a gift of love and kindness to the world. One blessing at a time. It’s good to see the beauty in everyone. And sharing kindness is a blessing. On Saturday morning, I announced that I’d like to have strawberry shortcake for my dessert. This surprised my family. In my fifteen years as a mom, I’ve never requested this treat. I couldn’t pinpoint why I just knew it sounded really good. It was what I wanted and almost felt like what I needed. See more:  I am a Veteran like my father before me shirt

Stevie Nicks Gypsy back to the Gypsy shirt

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The couple came rushing out to the patio to see what happened. And made me feel more than ok. The kind woman offered to make me a fresh dessert. I sat next to my Stevie Nicks Gypsy while the man told us funny jokes and got us laughing so hard we could barely breathe. When I finally dug into my dessert, I remember thinking I would never taste strawberry shortcake as good as this. Yes, the strawberries were garden grown. See more:  Stevie Nicks Gypsy back to the Gypsy shirt

Sunset Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra September 1991 shirt

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Thank you for the words. I had something thoughtful to Sunset Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra September 1991 shirt in an academic competition. Because of your thoughtful posts, I was able to compliment not just his effort but his grace in handling defeat and no matter the outcome he is always enough. I could see the weight of his worries lift off of his 9-year-old shoulders before my eyes.  See more:  Sunset Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra September 1991 shirt

Unicorn dabbing Volbeat vintage shirt

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Thank you for inspiring me today to love Unicorn dabbing Volbeat vintage shirt! This reminds me of one of my favorite saints. She did her best in every little detail for Jesus and wanted to spend heaven doing good for people on earth. If someone is grumpy, let her do something you usually do like pour the milk from a small pitcher, add the brown sugar to the oatmeal, or decorate a sticky note to put in a family member’s lunchbox or briefcase.  See more:  Unicorn dabbing Volbeat vintage shirt

Deadpool and Jack Skellington Adidas shirt

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One thing I have repeatedly highlighted above is the various challenges I’ve encountered to get to this point, and yet because of my grit and determination to make this happen, then I’m much closer to my goal now than ever. I guess what I’m trying to say is that it is really possible to make your travel dreams into reality – you just have to start somewhere, and remain focused on your goal. I get to my room after making sure they’re asleep. Somewhere along the way, I was taught to believe making a lot of money did not go hand in hand with making a difference and positively impacting people’s lives. Life is hard when growing up with a parent who doesn’t care about you. Buy it here:  Deadpool and Jack Skellington Adidas shirt Home:  https://t-shirtat.com/

Almost pulled a muscle trying to give AF shirt

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Now in a restaurant he still kind of scoots closer to me when he finishes his meal. I love my kids so much!! Thank you so much for this forum to talk about them. I remember when my Mom was struggling as a recently divorced mom of 4 kids, ages 6-20. She also was struggling to care for an elderly aunt and alcoholic sisters. When I was struggling in my marriage I got to a point where I said I have to focus on the positive and each night as I lay in bed I would list out things I liked about my husband. It was hard at first but as the days went forward I looked at him differently and he began to act differently. Buy it here:  Almost pulled a muscle trying to give AF shirt Home:  https://t-shirtat.com/

If the women don’t find you Handsome they should at least find you shirt

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Thank you for allowing me to share my life with you and for sharing yours with me. Together, our view expands. Together, hope is multiplied.  A vital component of breaking damaging habits and creating positive ones was to set aside ten minutes each day for personal reflection. To have that kind of relationship someday I knew I had to get a handle on my maxed-out life. I knew if I continued to invest the bulk of my time and attention outside my most sacred relationships, my grown children would be strangers to me. But if I replaced hours of doing with moments of being, our bond could strengthen. Buy it here:  If the women don’t find you Handsome they should at least find you shirt Home:  https://t-shirtat.com/

Here comes Amazon here comes Amazon right down shirt, sweater

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I got a text from my friend Leah asking me to hurry up, we’re meeting at the park as we always do. Thankfully, by this time I already have enough travel knowledge and tricks up my sleeve on how to get cheap flights to almost anywhere, and was able to secure a fantastic deal to this side of the world. Mexico feels like being in Intramuros because of its Spanish influence, but also has its distinct, vibrant identity which lures tourists from all around the world. Buy it here:  Here comes Amazon here comes Amazon right down shirt, sweater Home:  https://t-shirtat.com/

Sorry I’m late I didn’t want to come shirt

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I do it late in my practice but I also don’t always want to come into it (because it’s hard!). It requires a lot of hip external rotation and flexion along with an upright posture (requiring a contracted transversus abdominis) and is best done when one is quite warmed up. I’d never do that. bankruptcy is for people who cannot pay I can pay and I will. Being debt free allows you to have the choice to make life decisions you want to make rather than decisions you have to make because you have debt. Man I can’t wait to be one of these stories. Buy it here:  Sorry I’m late I didn’t want to come shirt Home:  https://t-shirtat.com/

5 things you should know about my freaking awesome daughter shirt

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 I wrote things down as little as cuddling I’m a freaking awesome cuddler ask my kids to big things like being a good wife or sticking to my workout programs to the end. I double-dog dare you to take 5 minutes to sit and write down everything your excellent at! It’s not about how big these things are but realizing how freaking amazing you are at so many things! Buy it here:  5 things you should know about my freaking awesome daughter shirt Home:  https://t-shirtat.com/

Grinch cup of fuckoffee one splash of no one cares a dash of kiss shirt

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Nothing could have prepared me for the reply I received. My parents wrote: Thank for this precious picture of our beautiful granddaughter. Over the last two years, we have seen a tremendous change in her. We no longer see a scared look in her eyes. I have just been given uninterrupted time. Now I try to go with one action over and over. This singular action helps me focus on what matters and let go of what doesn’t. They absorb our stress, just as they absorb our peace. They absorb our negativity just as they absorb our joy. This hope-filled message is like water to a thirsty soul! Dear one, you have feelings. Buy it here:  Grinch cup of fuckoffee one splash of no one cares a dash of kiss shirt Home:  https://t-shirtat.com/

Ripple Junction Bob’s Burgers my cats were right about you shirt

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Tiger Lily remained in the bedroom and waited for me to come to her. Bimble, my little ghost kitty, did not come out until 6:15 pm. They have been around me ever since I got home. It is great to be in my own house again with my little furry friends. Three of my cats were right there to greet all of us and supervise my return home. I will miss some of the nice folks I met at rehab, but it is worth it to be home. I think the majority of what I have to say I will say tomorrow (Sunday) on my Facebook when I go live and ramble and share my thoughts. Buy it here:  Ripple Junction Bob’s Burgers my cats were right about you shirt Home:  https://t-shirtat.com/