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Jul 6, 2023Liked by Maija Beattie

Such authentic, pure joy in these photos and stories. A thousand blessings on the life of these Brides!

SO glad you were there and are here now, dear Maija. What gives me joy as I progress on the journey of life, is simple, everyday things...listening to the songbirds in my garden and watching them splash in the fountains. Sharing a cup of tea with a friend at the kitchen table and talking for hours about the stuff of life. And walking. Simply walking around the neighborhood and in my garden. And learning to be present in the moment is such a practice . Thank you for your words of wisdom...and JOY!

Love you!

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Yes to all of this dear Christine!💗

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Jul 3, 2023Liked by Maija Beattie

What brings me joy today is vicarious: feeling your joy at your daughter's wedding. So happy for you and for her!

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Thanks Stephanie!

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Jun 27, 2023Liked by Maija Beattie

AWWW Such JOY and happiness. My best wishes for the Brides! May their new journey be a continuation of the joy they felt that day.

I am personally THRILLED you are "here" and were "there" and had a fabulous Day!

Yesterday my joy was being the worship associate in church and as I welcomed everyone to the service dropped the comment "It's now 6mos to Christmas" and made everyone laugh (ok some groaned!).

Making people feel warm and fuzzy every day brings me joy. Whether it's a text to someone I haven't talked to in a while or telling a joke and hearing the laughter. THAT brings joy to my heart.

Today I had no demands on my time this afternoon so I sat and enjoyed a book and spent time with my jigsaw puzzle. Today THAT was my joy.

I look forward to see what tomorrow's joy will be for me.

Love, hugs and smooches.... Karen

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Thanks Karen! Sounds like reciprocal joy!

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Jun 26, 2023Liked by Maija Beattie

My heart filled with joy as I read this, Maija! And I was smiling! I loved the fact that you could just be present-in the moment- and grateful for that fact. I, too am finding joy in the cooler temperatures and ability to go outside in the afternoon. I also found joy making blackberry jam today. I’d be happy to share some with you and Hally.

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thanks Mary! I've had lots of joy in jam making in past years too.

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Jun 24, 2023Liked by Maija Beattie

This. This gave me joy! So much love to you all!

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thanks Katie!

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Jun 24, 2023Liked by Maija Beattie

If you have one foot in the past and the other foot in the future you're pissing on today.

You've given me a lot to think about and take in, so I'm having troubles to find words. But what beautiful celebration, so amazing...That quote comes from a AA meeting.

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thanks Birdie! great quote!

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Jun 24, 2023Liked by Maija Beattie

Thank you for the joyous recollection, love you ❤️

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thanks Diane!

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Jun 24, 2023Liked by Maija Beattie

I smiled my way through listening to this and let the tears of joy fall. Thank you dear maija for sharing your joy with us.

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thanks Kelly!

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Jun 24, 2023Liked by Maija Beattie

Thank you for filling my joy cup today. It is very much contagious. I am so grateful for this joyous day and congratulations to the couple they both looked AHHHMMAAZING!! I absolutely loved the color scheme. Love you Maija ❤️

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thanks Diana!

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Jun 24, 2023Liked by Maija Beattie

Thank you for sharing this joyous celebration! With lots of love, to, from, all.💋

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thanks Deanna!

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