Creator & Ideator. Motivator for Families. Cheerleader for Loving & Serving

You Only Pass This Way Once

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I can’t explain it fully – but this was a special Spring Break.  It wasn’t perfect, but it was memorable.

There were fevers, gnats, sibling fights, screaming baby, ear infection, rain, more rain, more gnats. I love that my family has the ability to find the joy. See the good. Think on the good things. Enjoy and embrace what we do have, instead of what we don’t.

 

 

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There was so much more than annoying gnats and rain.

Family time with my parents, my brother, his wife and his precious baby girl.

(Missed my sister – wasn’t her spring break.)

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Sweet cousin moments.

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Playing with my new camera and LOVING my girls at this age.
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Remembering Regina’s wise words – we only pass this way once.
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Seeing my longtime BFF Erin. 33 years of friendship and we just pick right back up. Love her so much.

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Her daughter Cailin is 16 and was my first baby to love. So proud of her.
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Watching my kids love their grandparents.


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Pony rides. Romeo and Larsy.

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Sisters who are obsessed with teal blue.

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Sisters who love to jump waves.

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Little Tars who isn’t afraid of the ocean anymore. Even when it’s frigid.

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Time. Rest.

Pony tails and messy buns.

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Sweet sites.
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 Grandparent love.
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White dresses.
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A niece that’s edible.
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Happiest dude on the planet. Love my handsome man.
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Then, there was truly a divine appointment.
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The night before this photo, I had received an email about my mentor, Regina, that had me sad and worried. She is so sick – yet so brave and courageous. I was truly wondering and praying about how to get to her. I just wanted to see her. But she lives in Atlanta and I am in Orlando. So, I went to bed.

Next day, I woke up and went to a shopping area with the family – and guess who we ran into?

Regina.

Truly, a gift from the Lord. Will never forget it.

My best gift of Spring Break was a PERSON.

Not a place. Not a thing. Not a souvenir.

Hugging and praying with someone I love so so much.

Courtney

About Courtney

Courtney DeFeo is most known for being a factory of ideas for families. It’s her desire to lead a life that radiates God’s love in action and His grace along the way. As a former marketing professional for corporations such as Chick-fil-A and Ketchum Public Relations, Courtney has a history of creating memorable programs and ideas that motivate others to action. She is the author of In This House, We Will Giggle, creator of ABC Scripture Cards and Virtue Cards and the kindness movement Light ‘Em Up Acts. Her latest project is a community for tween girls and their moms - found at TreasuredGirlz.com. Her house is a wreck and she hates to cook. She adores her hot, patient husband. She posts entirely too many photos of her two girls on Instagram. Connect with Courtney anytime: Twitter • Website • Facebook • Instagram