All the Lilies

These lilies are in my grandmother's neighbor's backyard. They caught my eye all weekend. I love lilies of all sizes, shapes, and colors. Each time I see one it brings me a sense of wonder, comfort, and joy.

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Birthday Bulbs

My friend Emily stopped by today to give me the first gift in honor of Lily's 7th birthday coming up (on March 16). A few weeks early, but these beautiful lilies should be planted now. And as we were saying, the celebration of her life can last all season. 😌 

These bulbs are from the Netherlands, which is neat. Em was so thoughtful to get white for purity and pink for my little girl. I look forward to seeing them bloom in Lily's Memorial Garden this Summer and hopefully each year after that. Love the names too - "lily guiding light" and "lily stargazer." Also, note the card has a red-velvet cupcake on it. This gift has Lily Katherine written all over it. 💕  #ineedalilyemoji

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Breathtaking Lilies

A few days ago, I walked out the front door onto the porch to take an evening walk and was greeted by these beautiful lilies. The sun was filtering through them in a way that took my breath away. It reminded me of how many times the beauty of Lily's life and legacy has taken my breath away.

"We can’t know why the lily has so brief a time to bloom in the warmth of sunlight’s kiss upon its face before it folds into its fragrance and bids the world good night to rest its beauty in a gentler place. But we can know that nothing that is loved is ever lost and no one who has touched a heart can really pass away because some beauty lingers on in each memory of which they’ve been a part.” -Ellen Brenneman

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