A dress for Foof
This weekend was spent doing several things including the usual Sunday cooking, purchasing groceries and daily walks. The most important event involved traveling to my hometown for shopping early Saturday morning. It was a blessed day and one that I had never envisioned would come to pass. It was one of those times where you stop and take account of everything that has transpired and wonder how you ended up where you are!
The 90 minute drive was one of blue skies and billowing clouds, green pastures and land dotted with barns and the occasional farmhouse. The focus was on joy, support and happiness! We met Fattima just before the shops opened and started our day!
We watched and commented, made our views known as requested and finally ended the day feeling even more confused!! We decided it was time for a break and of course lunch, but the topic of conversation still centered around dresses, veils and shoes.
As with most events that we experience in our family, we try to keep the focus on happiness, fun and support. If this is somehow mixed up within the chaos, we refocus and regroup. I am grateful that we are able to be together and it shows how far we have come. It was nine years ago this month that we attended my son’s University graduation and then decided to stay. Thank you for joining us on this journey!
Oh Lynn what wonderful news to greet me as I emerge on US shores once more! I am so so happy for you and for Foof …. enjoy every moment of the planning and being The Bride’s Mother (did you know that no-one is allowed to wear a bigger hat than the Bride’s mother according to English Etiquette) 😉 xxx
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Hi Fiona!! Yeah your back! Wow I need a huge hat!! Xxxx
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You do need a huge hat. I wound my daughter up with endless pictures of bigger and bigger hats ending up with one that required a person on each side with a pole to support it!! 😂Yes, I’m finally back and very happy to be here! 🇺🇸
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Haha that is hilarious! So glad you are back
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Such a journey. Congratulations
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Thanks derrick xx
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What lovely photos. Hope you eventually show us the dress chosen… but not until after the groom sees it on their wedding day. Your family always seems so happy.
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Thank you! Long road and we are trying xxx
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What fun Lynn, she looks lovely in those gowns.
Leslie ❤
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How lovely! Congratulations! Fofo will make a beautiful bride 👰
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Thanks!
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Very elegant and traditional dress!
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Thanks! She hasn’t picked one yet but we sure saw allot!
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So exciting! I’m happy for all of you! 😀
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Thank you!
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This is going to be such a beautiful adventure for you…..one of many! Hang on tight and enjoy the ride! ❤️
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Thanks Alice! How do you feel today sweetie?
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Congratulations this is just wonderful what a happy time for all and the shopping Trip sounds like so much fun and I love how your family is so closely involved in the decisions. You are so lucky to have such a loving family!! Foof will be such a beautiful bride❤️❤️
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Thanks so much Suzanne!
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Enjoy every moment of this very special time. No one deserves more happiness.
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Thanks so much!
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Her ring is gorgeous, and I am sure she’s going to be a beautiful bride.
It is a n exciting and happy time for Foof, and the families.
I have an idea of what your feeling and sure I will experience that chaos you’re experiencing because my Baby Girl recently got engaged and we’ve been looking at venues, dresses, and talking non stop wedding stuff.☺
Congratulations to Foof and her Fiance!!
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Exciting and congrats!
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Congratulations to the bride and groom. It must be somewhat hard when they leave the house and start lives on their owns. Congratulations to you Lynz the happy mother as you gain a new son
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Thanks so much!!
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You’re welcome
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Beautiful beautiful Lynn you are blessed 💜 💜💜
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So blessed ❤️❤️
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I’m so happy she’s mine now, too!
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Thanks Kerrie!! I am happy she has someone special like you to be part of her life❤️❤️
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Thank you for allowing us to tag along on the journey Lynn.
Blessings to Fattima and her lucky beau!
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Thank you dear Peter xx
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How wonderful! Congratulations all around! ❤️
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Thanks Kat ❤️
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Exciting days ahead. How wonderful you can do this as a family. Foot will look beautiful in whichever she chooses.
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Thanks so much!
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Congratulations on making joy a priority!
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Thanks Colleen!
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Oh! So exciting and beautiful. What a fun day and wonderful sense of thankfulness, Lynn. 🙂
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❤️❤️
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So exciting!!!
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Yes!
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What a wonderful day – I am so glad you have made it to this point and come so far. And to think of all the happy days to come that were once not even imaginable.
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Thank you Sarah! ❤️
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Those are some beautiful gowns she’s trying on, pretty sure whatever her choice it will look amazing for their special day. 🙂
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Thanks!
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Happiness!!
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yes for sure!
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What a fun day shopping for wedding dresses! Beautiful dress and beautiful girl! xoxoxo
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Thanks PJ xoxo
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Happiness and bliss, so well deserved!
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She deserves it all xo
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I really like the first big pic, with all the embroidery.
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Thanks
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How wonderful, no need to tell you to enjoy every moment.
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Thanks!
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What a wonderful way to celebrate being together! (K)
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It was so much fun! We all hung out and had fun, lunch and dresses! Fun
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Phew…so many beautiful dresses and she looks stunning in them all! I can’t wait to see the final choice – understandably we’ll have to wait! 😀Happiness and sharing is good for the soul, one still adjusting to freedom of feeling. hugs xxx❤️
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Thanks Annika xoxo
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Another wedding to help plan and be a part of, she is going to be a beautiful bride. Nine years, already, I bet sometimes it feels like yesterday you made this huge decision to stay. I am so happy you took that leap of faith to stay here with your family. When is the blessed event? XXkat
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In september! Oh sister I am so happy for her and her special guy! Hope you are well, love ya ❤️❤️❤️
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I look forward to hearing about all the fun up to the big day…even though I have never met your family, I feel I know them. Your a lucky woman !! xxkat
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Thanks kat! So lucky xxxx
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So much happiness swirls about. Just lovely photos and so happy for the joy this occasion is bringing to your family. All my best to you Lynz.
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Thank you JoHanna
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Beautiful, Lynz! ❤ Blessings to you, Foof and all the family! xo
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Thanks so much Bette xo
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