March 13, 2012

Acceptance & Forgiveness


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Hi Friends! I read a touching story the other day that I thought you would enjoy: 

"The story is told in Spain of a father and his teenage son whose relationship had become strained, so the son ran away from home. The father, however, began a journey in search of his rebellious son. Finally, in Madrid, in a last desperate effort to find the boy, the father put an ad in the newspaper. The ad read: 'Dear Paco, meet me in front of the newspaper office at noon. All is forgiven. I love you. Your father.'

The next day at noon in front of the newspaper office, 800 "Pacos" showed up. They were all seeking forgiveness and acceptance from their fathers."       -More Than Married, David & Teresa Ferguson 


A footed urn makes a stately focal point 

The coming of spring seems to bring alive the realization that hope truly springs eternal. And much like spring to the earth, acceptance and forgiveness bring new life to strained relationships and new perspective to old problems. 

Lily of the Valley Good Scent - Low maintenance 

If Spring has sprung in your part of the world, I hope you are eagerly soaking it up!

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I'll talk to you again soon! 
xo Keri
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30 comments:

  1. Keri, this is all so lovely. I hope you don't mind but I'm going to tell this story to my Pilates class tomorrow. I teach a group of the most adorable senior women and I like to give them a little inspiration from time to time...because they give ME so much!
    Cheers!

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  2. Keri this is wonderful, forgiveness really frees our spirits!

    Springtime seems to be here in Kansas City, this week anyway!

    Please do come over to visit, I have a New Giveaway I think you will love!

    Xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  3. We are going into autumn now but I guess any time of the year is a good time for acceptance and forgiveness. Thanks for the inspiring little story. x Sharon

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  4. Beautiful Keri! Thank you so much for sharing this story with us. Yes, spring has sprung here and I am savouring these magical moments. Today I am taking my littlest one out to pick more wild violets and make fairy cakes with pink icing and a violet adourning each one.

    Warmest wishes from sunny France.

    Stephanie

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  5. Forgiveness is so incredibly healing. Spring is starting to spring...amen to that, just hope it stays, we afterall have gotten snow in April:)

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  6. Oh how a lamb gives me joy, in more ways than one.

    Their innocent "smile" and gentle little ways makes my heart melt.

    What they represent to me as a Christian, makes my heart HOPEFUL.

    New life is spring, and new life means forgiveness and starting over. That is awesome. HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY DEAR! Anita

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  7. LOVE the story and the photos. I am working on my ability to forgive others and it's truly like a weight has been lifted. xoxo

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  8. What a beautiful story! I'm waiting for spring with bells on and so excited about getting to work outside and flowers pushing their way up! It's a time for renewal!

    XX
    Debra~

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  10. What a stunning post! I've been pinning away! That little lamb is precious!!
    XO
    Jan

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  11. Keri, what a beautiful post!! The images are simply stunning!

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  12. Thank you very much:)I pressed the follow-button here with you now:)
    I wish you a wonderful weekend, perhaps on a balcony:)

    My next post is about the Swedish outdoor furnirure, if you want...check it out....and please puch the Like-button...then I be very happy.

    BIG LOVE from Maria in Sweden

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  13. my first time here and now a subscriber. what a lovely story and photography
    "nice to meet you!"
    debra

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  15. Good morning dear heart!!!!

    Thank you for coming back to comment. Yes, what else is there than to rejoice over the fact that HIS WAYS are embedded in all the beauty and even all the situations in life where we need to reconsider things and find solutions to our daily dilemmas. HIS WAY is THE WAY to live!

    HAPPY DAY KERRI! Ohhhhh....what do you think about the recent uproar in Pinterest land about the terms of service? Anita

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  16. Oh that is a lovely story. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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  17. KERRIE dearest, thank you for coming to visit me today dear heart. Oh, the pinterest deal, I had a good conversation with my beloved friend Irina who is a brilliant researcher and thinker. We both agree that blogging for us may look different in the months to come, and I believe that I will no longer pin photos onto boards. It was so convenient, but I think that the issue is with PINTEREST..I THINK! See how confusing it is?

    I always think that proper citing is the key and having a disclaimer on your blog saying that if you happen to have used a photo that belongs to someone or if you did not proper cite someone, to just have them let you know KINDLY and you will make the appropriate changes.

    I send you my fondest blessings for a lovely SPRING DAY!!! Anita

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  18. I just found your blog (through mutual blog sites) and oh, how I have fallen in love with your site! Absolutely beautiful - I am your newest follower! Hope you have a lovely weekend - Jalon

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  19. oh what a beautiful story! we should always let the others when we forgive them.. because sometimes we do, but they never find out. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  20. I just found your beautiful blog! I love your name and look forward to following you! I especially love the photo of the little ewe! How precious! Hope you are having a restful Sunday!

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  22. I come to you via Sunday Taylor's blog and just wanted to let you know that I stopped by and had a most pleasant visit. You have a lovely blog.

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  23. Keri, what a wonderful message and gorgeous images, you always find such beauty. Am just in love with the top photo! Thank you for sharing xo Karen

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  24. PS I was at your pinterest page and found my bunny linen bags in your "favorite things" board right next to Jane Austin - how honored I feel- so very sweet of you, Keri!!! Hugs, Karen

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    1. Karen, Your linen bags are just too cute. They would be the perfect Easter basket that is a gift in itself!

      Keri

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  25. great writing, lovely pictures, Spring is in the air!!!
    http://aprettylife13.blogspot.com/

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  26. I'm so happy to have found your blog via pinterest (oh, pinterest)! xx Amanda

    www.amandacbee.com

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  27. Keri - Our spring started back in early March. Everything is way too early in DC, but I'm not complaining. Just a little worried. I am out twice a day: taking inventory of the garden, and checking on old friends returning home. All seems fine. BTW, love the Paco story :-)
    Best,
    Loi Thai

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  28. The picture of the baby lamb made me smile. I want a pet lamb now. I won't eat it. I'll just enjoy it as a pet.

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