Free Soul

romper and hat via james clothing boutique // necklace via ann paige designs // sandals via zara
photos by common dove photography

"When I forgive, I wipe the slate clean. I replace feelings of anger, resentment or fear with peace, love and courage. These qualities reflect the truth of who I am and how I want to live. I am a free soul, unconditionally loved. As I forgive myself and others, I am at peace. I express love. I am courageous and strong. Through forgiveness, I am free of the past. I embrace a new life."

It has taken a long time to get to this point in my life……I have finally forgiven myself for all of the mistakes and bad decisions I have made…..because without those mistakes I wouldn't be who I am today. I am a free soul embracing a new life…….I am at peace and unbelievably happy with everything and everyone in my life right now.

Goodness and Love

top & jeans via james clothing boutique  // necklace: ann paige designs
photos by common dove photography

"Surely goodness and love shall follow me all the days of my life" Psalm 23:16

Yesterday, while sitting with my photographer (who also happens to be one of my favorite people in the whole world) at our favorite coffee shop in Beaufort….I realized that it had been exactly a year since we started collaborating together….and how drastically different my life is now compared to last April. Last night after a day spent in the sunshine with so many people that make me happy I sat down to write this and my son crawled into my lap while watching the Looney Tunes…..I looked out at the intercoastal waterway across the street from our home…..and I started crying…..happy tears…..for the first time in my life. I didn't realize just how blissful I was until I thought about all of the people that have made their way into my life this year and for those that have returned to it and the different kinds of love that I have for each of them…..and I finally understand that although there has been a lot of pain, "surely goodness and love shall follow me all the days of my life." 

Time in the Sunshine

sweater & shorts via james clothing boutique // necklace: ann paige designs
photos by common dove photography

"I don't mind getting wrinkles if it's from laughing and spending time in the sunshine."