Reflecting on 2017

in life •  7 years ago 

2017 has been a rollercoaster, sadly just a few days into 2017 our friends lost their youngest son Elijah to Neuroblastoma! The hardest thing I could imagine s parent going through!

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We watched relationships fade, but other relationships have grown. I’ve watched nieces and nephews grow!

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We said goodbye to our Abby the Adorable in January of 2017 and welcomed Sophia in December of 2017

Abby the adorable

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Little Miss Holding Sophia

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A time of exploration

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W celebrated achievements

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Cousins bonded

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We had our struggles, and far to many loses, but with family and faith we got through!

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We supported and encouraged, hurt and consoled!

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We made memories, and believed Magic
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Dreams were shared, I had the pleasure of watching nieces and nephews grow!

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Life had hard moments but we got through them together!

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We learned to appreciate the little things in life

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And the not so little!
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2017 has its trials but also it’s triumphs!

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Here’s to hoping 2018 has less tragedy, and more ice cream for Little Miss!5C064595-89B1-4D5C-B32C-53BD55850B16.jpeg

May your 2018 be filled with blessings

Bella Rose

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Sophia

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Until Next Time

Michelle Renee Kidwell
Sunday
December.31.2017
9:40 pm pst!

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