Tenderly oh so tenderly
I cradle your preciousness
protecting you … Loving you
holding you and not letting go.
You’re safe free from all harm
for I shall make sure
my Love for you shields you
until you are ready
able and strong
to bloom on your own.
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MF Macro Without Tripod Photography/ “Holding You” 2016©AmyRose
@www.herladypinkrose.wordpress.com
*Very involved in gardens, dear friends. I’m not sure how much I will actually be present here at WP today. I just wanted you to enjoy another Gift from my gardens. This image is taken from one of my French Lilac bushes.*
Lovely shot! You must have beautiful Lilac trees or bushes.
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I do, Hein. Last year we had to dig up two of them because they had gotten too big and were beginning to push against the foundation of our porch. It broke my Heart to do because every Spring I walk intoxicated with the smell of Lilacs in my nostrils. I have a total of 4 and I hope this year they will be covered with flowers!! ❤
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I love the places you find beauty!
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SMILING! My eyes really see, Debra, as you are beginning to realize. I hope my example encourages others who see my work to begin to look closer because Mother just is so ripe with Treasures everywhere. ❤
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You do inspire me to look closer! The rhodie’s are in bloom here and I will catch one on my iphone soon. 🙂
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And this is what I desire to do …. To get others to see what I see, to look closer and closer still, in order to see the Magic. Have fun, Debra!! 🙂
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words and photos, gorgeous Amy ❤
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Thank you, Holly! ❤
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Fabulous detail, Amy.
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SMILING! Thank you, Scott!! ❤
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absolutely beautiful words to this gorgeous photo!
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Aw, thank you, Jodi!!! ❤
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Another stunning photo, Master Amy! Tell me what was first? Was the photo first? It is awesome how much you seemed inspired and find the most wonderful words!
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The photograph was first, Erika. As I gazed deeply at the amazing image I was pulled in so close. Tenderly it began and then the words just came as if from this very photograph itself. ❤
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That’s exactly how I thought you it was and how it felt while reading! Beautiful!
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Dearest friend, if you wish to see a Master, look to Mother. I am just the means to portray Her Divinity. ❤
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That is right, but you are a master in bringing us nature’s divinity closer, Amy!
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Erika, I do not think my self in those terms. You humble me greatly and at the same time you make me squirm. I know my Gift given to me by God I do use and I keep expanding that Gift to improve in technique and editing. Bless you from the bottom of my Heart for what you said. I will never forget these words. ❤ ❤ ❤
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I truly hope you never forget them! Because this is definitely how I feel about you and your work. You are on purpose, Amy 💖
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Erika, you don’t know how many times I have read these words. Bless you! If you knew the struggles behind the scenes to continue my Purpose here, you would understand why I at times think of not blogging any more. Just know I do my best to get here and to present to all who do come, what I am being directed to publish. I Love you! ❤
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Oh, Amy, your words are touching me deeply. I don’t know what is going on in your “real” life. But for sure blogging can sometimes be too much. You have so many purposes but one for sure is to show people the world through your eyes. I am thankful for all I was allowed to see by today! Love you too, dear Amy 💖
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It is like a place to worship.
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Ah, you feel the reverence in this. Yes, Susan, Mother is Divinity if only we looked at Her as such. Bless you for feeling and seeing this!! ❤
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It was clearly so.
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It is not to all, dear friend. This is partly why God has asked me to do what I am … Showing in both word and photo Divinity that lives all around us. When man lives in Harmony with Mother, the destruction of Mother will cease. ❤
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Praying that people will see and listen.
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How very sweet! Yes, I’m sure when that does bloom, she’s gonna be a real beauty too!
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What you see is only one tiny pod holding all the potential for flowers on that one stem. I could not stop staring at this and I was amazed I was able to bring this in as clear as it came out. I was standing, and there was a wind. I timed the click just perfectly!!!! ❤
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Good for you and well worth it! Another outstanding shot!
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Wow, what an incredible macro image! I’m so stunned!!!
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It’s pretty amazing, Amy, and I am thrilled you came by to see this. Soon my Lilacs will be in bloom! YAY! ❤
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Gorgeous!!! Thank you for sharing this gift with us. 💗
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You are SO welcome, Amanda, dear friend!! Much Love coming your way! Amy ❤
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Beautiful words and the photo also !
love it very much !
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Oh, Domnuio, how you made my Heart smile knowing how much you enjoyed my post today!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to tell me!! ❤
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Absolutely Amazing 🙂
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Graciously grateful!! Thank you, Morgirl! Hope your day was a good one! ❤
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Gorgeous ❤️
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Thank you, dear Rita! ❤
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My pleasure
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Oh how I love lilacs. Wonderful poem and photo, Amy~~
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I LOVE Lilacs too, Jet. Every year I so look forward to the sweet intoxicating scent! ❤
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Amazing lilac and so beautiful post Amy 😀
Enjoy your gardens.
Much love ❤ Irene
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Right now my gardens are a lot of work. Tomorrow I go out again! Each day it seems I gain more and more strength which I am so happy about, believe me!! Hope your day was a good one!!! ❤
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Thank you Amy. I’m happy to hear this. Enjoy your life ❤
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Lilacs always remind me of growing up 🙂 beautiful words and image, as always!! 🙂
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I Love Lilacs, Marissa. The only thing I would change about them is their blooming time. It’s not long enough. ❤
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Outstanding image, Amy! Enjoy Spring, and your lovely gardens! xo
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I am enjoying Spring, Celia, thank you. I hope you are too!! ❤
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So beautifully heartfelt…it touches ones soul!
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Thank you, Wendell!! ❤
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Amazing and Beautiful Picture, Amy. Just loving all the detail in the leaves in this lilac. The words are perfect!!! Hugs, Kathy ❤
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Isn’t Mother just jaw dropping amazing, Kathy? I was shocked that I captured this as well as I did, because I was standing and there was a wind. Steady she goes. 🙂 I’m quickly doing some notifications before I again return to my gardens. I hope you have a really good day, dear friend! ❤
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Mother Nature is inspiring and you are capturing it so well. Enjoy your time in the garden. Still really chilly here and windy, also. Big Hugs and wishes for a great day, Amy ❤
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Just beautiful 🙂
I can not wait to see them blooming, Amy
❤
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I feel the same way, Monica! Every year I say I wish I could bottle the aroma, the heavenly scent from my Lilacs. In a few weeks I would think I will be smelling them!! ❤
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So… Bottle the aroma and send it to me :))
Here, in Romania, they are already gone and I already miss them, Amy ❤
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Your beautiful words and breathtaking pictures go perfectly together. I’m a big fan of your work, Amy! 🙂
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You humble me, Noora. Bless you! I LOVE what I do and I really do know it shows. I am in Love with Mother, plain and simple, as She consistently shows me a world that so many people don’t even know exist. At times I just stand there in such awe that Bliss falls softly around me. It’s good to see you again!!! ❤
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It’s good to be back. WP is so inspiring community. Have a beautiful weekend, Amy!
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So filled with life and growth and newness! Beautiful!
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Thank you, Carol! ❤
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You’re welcome!
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Wow, you captured the essence beautifully 🙂
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Thank you, Alok!! I really Love what I do!! ❤
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We all should, happy for you 🙂
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Lovely, human. I’ve missed you!😺
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Thank you, Shrimp. I’ve been very involved taking care of sick cats and opening my gardens. I’ve been not getting too involved in conversations here on WP, just doing the minimal. There are days I don’t know how to even blog for all I have in my Life right now. I hope things are well with you and the family!! Much Love, MB ❤
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Thank you sweet Amy. I know you have your paws full with taking care of my sick family members. I’m so glad they have you! Please take some time fur yourself when you can. Someone has to take care of YOU, you know! 😺💝
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awesome pic and accompanying words……………………..
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Thank you, George, so very much!!! Much Love to you, Amy ❤
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Just got home with Daughter and Michael. Nothing like being thrown into the noise machine to get him broken in quickly……………………. I think I’ll find a quiet place to hide, BB will be here soon as she’s off. Maybe she can establish order…………………….NOT
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You can always turn your hearing aids off, George. Michael has to learn that the house he is now living in is boisterous and contains a lot of different personalities. I think BB needs to be with Grandpa alone to offer her “sympathies”. 😉 Welcome home, little Michael George! ❤ ❤ ❤
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M will learn like the other Grands did after moving here, never quiet or dull around this Clan unless we’re sick……… I did give up my sound proof apt in the basement while they’re here. That way both can sleep there when needed for the beginning until really recovered……. BB is loving being around Michael and watching the kiddies interactions. She’s getting lots of tips from our Midget Nurses and Moms………… It’s a good thing I’m mute, I’d be busting out laughing at all the wrong times as Nieces parlay their “wisdom and experiences.” Geez where did I get them, I wonder some days. If I hadn’t been there at their birth, I’d swear they were switched by aliens…………………. Nieces call him Schatz, treasure in German………………..so sweet my Munchkins
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❤ (((HUGS))) ❤
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Happy Monday, hope your weekend was good. Ours was busy and will remain so for next few days. Been outvoted to stay for a few more days so Kids can enjoy Memphis in May celebrations and Cousins can see Baby Michael. Daughter in Laws Siblings from Phillipines came for their Nieces First Communion and staying until Mother’s Day, apparently so are we………………….. What’s a few more days and more people to this Clan of mine? I guess it’s our contribution to the local economies here. )))))))))))));<))))))))))))))))))))))))
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Wait! I thought you weren’t going to blog for awhile! Nice post. 🙂
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I know. I figured out what was draining me, Laura, and I eliminated that source. The moment I realized WHY I was feeling so drained, a weight came off of me as if I had been chained with 1000 pounds. It was incredible. The source was a book I was reading which explained what happened to my brain and body due to my childhood. I am NOT able to immerse myself in that wound. It would kill me if I did. SO all is good! GRIN! See? I say one thing and boom! I do just the opposite. So it goes with me!!! Hehehehehe Wait until I tell you my story about Apple/Adobe drama that happened to me yesterday. You will not believe it. Email coming later. Love you! ❤
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I’m glad you’re back and you’ve eliminated a huge weight. It’s so rare we can identify something like that and correct it so quickly so bravo for you!! Oh no…drama? I’ll be interested to see what happened! I hope it’s resolved.
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It took me weeks to figure it out. When I did I knew immediately that really was the source. I felt freed of this horrible angst and unsettledness all making me just wanting to scream and put my fist through a wall. Yep, that powerful. Since I put the book away, I’m fine. I’d call that a miracle! Email once I finish up with laundry. You should be getting an email that shows the moutains I am folding today plus a 2 helpers. LOL
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As always, a beautiful photograph and a beautiful verse.
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Thank you, John! ❤
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Beautiful – love the verse – it really goes well with your image
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Thank you, Raewyn. So glad you enjoyed this! ❤
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So beautiful…. both the image and your wise words… 🙂 ❤
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Thank you, Maniparna! ❤
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Superb photo, Amy, and what sweet words. 🙂
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Why thank you, Eliza! I am on break at the moment still in my gardens. This year it seems it is taking me forever, yet I must be gentle on myself due to all else I am doing as well. Hope you are having a great day! ❤
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Yes, we must pace ourselves in the garden. Although, it often feels nature is leaping way ahead of us. I have to tell myself it will all get done (or not! 😉 ) in good time!
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LOL I’m telling myself the same thing, Eliza. It’s still so darn chilly here and I just don’t get going until it gets warm. I feel like another person once that thermometer gets in the 60’s. I’m done with garden number 8 today.. only 10 more to go. GROAN! 😉
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Poco a poco! 😉
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So beautiful!! Love how you capture images and the perfect message to go with it! 🙂
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Lately what I am capturing is “speaking” to me as I gaze while editing. I begin to “hear” words. Today for example I have to more images hopefully coming this week and while I was involved with my morning routine, I heard words when I was thinking about the images. I wrote them down. They may stay they may not. I have yet to edit these images so they may tell me different. 🙂 Oh yes, how mysterious this process is. ❤
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Oh that is fascinating! Amazed how you process things and it clearly shows through your work!! 🙂 xo
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Wow, a fantastic macro shot! Love the crisp details.
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Thank you, YellowCable!!! This Mac is astounding me by what I now can see!!! Oh for the JOY!!! Hope you are having a good day! ❤
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Nature captured as if to explode with life,
like seeds of living……. on!!!
Blessings as you go Amy!!!!! ❤
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Yes, Michael, exactly! Blessings to you, dear One of Light! ❤
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Back at you, as you are crystal clear.
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So beautiful.
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Thank you, Gigi!!! ❤
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You’ve captured the very essence of spring with these photos, Amy! Fantastic!!! 🙂 ❤
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Oh, Natalie! Blushes are on my cheeks!!! Thank you for such high praise of my work! I am so happy you saw this and understand the Majestic Gorgeousness of what Mother offers. Bless you! ❤
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Hello lovely … what a beautiful poem. Warm, safe and filled with love. And the image is just divine, promise of new life.
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Tears of JOY in my eyes as another person comes forth and tells me sight is seen. Oh, Julie, isn’t Mother glorious?? I am truly smack dab in LOVE. ❤
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Beautiful photo and words Amy. You are having great results with this new Macbook Pro. I’ve heard they show photographs well, and you are proof of that. Of course, you need to take them as well as you do but it’s lovely to see. Enjoy your new acquisition! xx
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You find beauty in all!!
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Such beautiful lovely and comforting words thank you
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Such lovely words!
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Just loved the close-up of that beauty of nature. Seeing the tiny buds inside was wondrous. Lovely post, Amy. ❤
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This is beautiful Amy. I was trying to leave a comment on “Harmony” but it wouldn’t let me. Comments didn’t appear closed, but… anyway, I really liked the lines: ” me being me
you being you” – I mean, that just the best, isn’t it.
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Dan, I closed comments on Harmony. Today is my birthday and right now I with hubby are on our way to photograph The Eternal Flame. Thank you for telling me you enjoyed Harmony. ❤
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Happy Birthday – I’ll stop 🙂
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Happy spring 2 U an ur family 2 🙂 ❤
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Happy Spring to you, Q!!! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Beautiful image and beautiful words, Amy. ❤
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Thank you, Anna. ❤
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My pleasure. And thank you as well for taking the time to reply. 🙂
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