It is a privilege to have children (in case that path was choosen).
It is a gift to watch them develop.
It is a blessing to witness them creating their lives.
It is a grace to have this privilege, gift, and blessing.
It is a joy I celebrate with high gratitude.
Inspired by my youngest son’s 18th birthday last Saturday.
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That’s just so beautiful. Love the photos. X
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LOL! How time flies, right?😄
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It so does my friend. I was looking at a similar photo when my boy was only a few months old. Where did that time go. 😀
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I hear you so well, Gary!!
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Sooo true. We are celebrating our twin grandkids’ 18th birthday this weekend. 🍃🧁🎂🍰
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Wow, awesome! Wishing them a big Happy Birthday. That’s cool🎉
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Thank youuuu. 🍃🌸
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🥳🥳
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Congratulations to Joe! Now its perfect, for partying at a later time too. 😉 I hope you all had a wonderful celebration. Michael
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It was a beautiful evening and I am jappy we could provide him a party to remember this milestone age😊
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Yes, sounds great. You did a great work, and i hope with singing for him too.
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We did not really sing… you know, Corona! And he did not mind it.
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That Joe is a handsome man. You are just as beautiful now as then.
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Wow, thank you, Linda. That’s a lovely compliment 😘
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Love the then and now photos! You a growing gentle giant 💖 Wonderful share!
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Haha, that is kind of how I see it/him too😁
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Cool 😁
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Awesome! You are blessed Erika.
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Thank you, Nico. I am fully aware of that blessing 😊🙏
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🙂🌍
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Handsome strong young man. So grateful for our children.
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So agreeing with you!
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Awesome pics!! Love it!! Kids are the best.. just wish they didn’t grow up so darn fast! My babies will be 21 in Dec and I still can’t figure out how that’s even possible!!
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It is crazy, isn’t it? His older siblings are 21 and 25. They will always be our kids no matter what age they reach… lol
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That’s scary! His older siblings are the same age as my granddaughter! Where did the years go???? No complaints though as I have a wonderful young lady as a granddaughter 🙂
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Right, no complaints at all 😊but it makes you think…
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🙂
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Absolutely agreed ❤ HBD to you son🎉 beautiful tribute to parenting❤
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Thank you, Maria! They are a blessing. They teach us so much more than we might every recognize. 💖
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Absolutely, my children have been my most influential teachers. I can’t imagine who I would’ve become without them❤
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Same over here😊💖
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❤❤❤❤
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Blessings bright!
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Very bright!!
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They are amazing aren’t they Ericka, they journey us in so many ways. And only a blessing can do that dear lady, with a love like no other 😀 ❤️ 🙏🏼 🦋
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I discovered life anew with each one of them. When they were little, they made me aware of the little wonders and later they taught me to accept and value individuality, and how to let a person find their own shape. And much more… Thank you for your lovely words, Mark. I appreciate them very much!
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And well said dear lady. Accepting angels into our lives is a love indeed 😀 ❤️ 🙏🏼 🦋
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😊💖🙏
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How things change. Very cool pictures, Erika. What a handsome son and so full of light. You must be so proud! xo
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Thank you very much, Amy! Indeed, I am very proud of him and thankful for how he developed. He is doing wonderful! 💖
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Aw! Amazing! Grabbed me by the heart 💜
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Ahh, thank you so much. I am very happy you feel that way 😊
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Lovely pics Erika. Great job of child raising obviously! 🙂
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Hehe… I must have fed him the right things 😄
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🙂
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