The other day I took my usual walk. Along the way I thought of everything I needed to do
I picked up the pace and thought it was time to head home. At that moment watching the leaves and beauty that surrounded me it occurred to me that I own my freedom! I can do as I please.
I walked to the arboretum and took some pictures and truly felt free for the first time in years! I vow to live each day in joy and to find happiness in the beauty of life here and now.
Lynz, these are absolutely beautiful photos. Owning our freedom on a walk such as yours is marvelous. So glad to hear of your most excellent walk. Thank you for sharing the photos and sentiments. All my best to you. -JoHanna
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Thanks JoHanna! xo
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Stunning photos Lynn! I’m glad you took the time to enjoy your scenery and take these pictures for us to enjoy too! xoxoxoxox
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Thanks PJ xoxoxoxo
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You truly live in a beautiful area and I always love seeing the photos of it!
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Thanks PJ xoxo
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I love this post as it struck a personal chord. I feel like I have not owned my own freedom lately and am making that vow to do so…time goes too quickly. I enjoyed your fall photos because down here in Texas (along with all of the rain) things are still very green! ๐
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Thanks so much Debbie! It is hard to remember to own it! Have a happy free day! xo
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Thanks…you, too! ๐
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Gorgeous pictures Lynn, and you are so right, you do own your freedom, you have earned it, and you share it with your fantastic family.
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Thank you Peter โค๏ธ
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Lynn, owning your freedom is wisdom. Your Fall photos are stunning. Taking a walk in the neighborhood and leaving the :should and musts” behind is freeing. Enjoy today! xoxo
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Thanks so much xoxo
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xoxo
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Such a beautiful area of the United States. I once knew a teacher working with me in the UAE who was from Coeur D’Ailene (?). It seemed so beautiful to me that I wondered why he left his teaching job there for the desert. It is definitely an undiscovered still part of the country. I love this steps. Are those in the town or near your home?
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They are near my home and we used to go the opposite way meaning we had to run up those stairs. My parents lake house in actually on Coeur D Alene lake, small world.
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Yes! (K)
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Hi K โค๏ธ
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Lovely!!
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Thanks Colleen โค๏ธ
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You’re welcome Lynn ๐
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And oh so beautiful it is.
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Thanks!
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Lovely images; lovely thoughts.
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Thanks so much
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Beautiful fall photos Lynz !!
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Thanks Gary
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How are you doing today???
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Nice pictures
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Thanks
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Beautiful Lynn.
Leslie ๐
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Thanks Leslie โค๏ธ
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๐ โค
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You live in a lovely place.
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It is beautiful on the Palouse
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Extraordinary colors, Lynn. Your walk greeted you as the free spirit you are. โค
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Yes you are right โค๏ธ
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Lynn, I’m so glad to hear you feel alive, and blessed! You are finally free of the darkness!!
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Thank you ๐
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Beautiful pics, and yes, recognizing and owning our freedom is often overwhelming.
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It is! Thanks
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Amen Lynn! Freedom….and awesome views. ๐ ๐
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xoxo
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Relish the dream, which is now your reality.
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Yes I surely will
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Hello sister, I guess I was a little behind on your post, I always read them on Facebook but it won’t let me comment on the blog. I am loving all your pictures, and family stories and watching those little ones grow up. I can believe she is keeping her older brothers in check, LOL she’s is an angel for sure. Enjoy the holidays sister and yes you are free, no one to answer to but yourself !! Sending you much love and lots of hugs..XX
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Thank you sweet sister! Ok it was your comment about being connected on fb and WordPress!
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