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IF ONLY.........................................




"IF ONLYS" ARE LONELY.............

~~Morgan Jennings~~

How many times have we said to ourselves, "I'll be happy when......'' 

WHEN I HAVE MORE MONEY..........




WHEN CAN I REMODEL AND HAVE THE EXACT ROOM I WANT.......



WHEN CAN I HAVE A SPOT OF MY OWN..........



WHEN CAN I BE AS GOOD AN ARTIST AS SHE or HE IS..........



WHEN WILL MY BLOG BE AS PRETTY AS HER BLOG, OR HAVE AS MANY FOLLOWERS......

Often, the circumstances of our lives don't live up to our expectations or our desires.
Each time we lament on what isn't......we close the door to a better outlook.

We need not lament what we think we need.....we have what we need.

MY LIFE IS UNFOLDING EXACTLY AS IT SHOULD.

Let's all of us enjoy the perfect life we have been given today.

Love,

Jo
Photos:   Courtesy Flikr

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  1. red.neck chicJuly 12, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    Gorgeous Post!!! Thank You!

    ;-) robelyn

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  2. afistfullofweeds*July 12, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    I couldn't have said it better myself!!

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  3. Blondie's JournalJuly 12, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    Well said, Jo. This is something we should remind ourselves of often.

    xoxo
    Jane

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  4. Angelsdoor * PennyJuly 12, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    Wise words my dear friend..
    Blessings,
    Penny

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  5. VM Creation AtelierJuly 12, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    I am million time agree with you wonderful words,dear Jo!-)*

    Great post and very important remainding to all of us,thank you!

    Love and blessings for every day,
    ***Violetta***

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  6. The Quintessential MagpieJuly 12, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    Amen.

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  7. TerriJuly 12, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    "My life is unfolding exactly as it should"........aaahhhhhh, now that feels good!
    Thank you again for a lovely post.
    hugs,
    Terri

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  8. Frog Hollow Farm GirlJuly 12, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    Sending a sweet hello from Frog Hollow Farm. What a lovely post - thanks for taking the time to say it so well! Ciao, bella!

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  9. KimmyJuly 12, 2010 at 6:48 PM

    I always learn something life enriching from you Jo, thank you for your insight.
    Have a great evening, cheers!

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  10. Chatty CroneJuly 12, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    Oooh - I liked that one. Something to definitely think about -
    sandie

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  11. PamelaJuly 12, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    Beautiful post Jo! Even though my hubby and i have fallen on hard times i keep saying ...this is where we are supposed to be...
    Blessings
    Pamela xo

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  12. It's Just DottieJuly 12, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    Wonderful post today. I live a quiet and simple life and I am content
    Less often means more!
    Dottie
    ♥

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  13. Vicki/JakeJuly 12, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    Oh, you're such a wise and lovely woman!

    But I'll take the "Spot of my own" any day!!
    Makes me want to go buy a shed..and I still don't have anywhere to put one :(

    So I guess I'll be happy when I'm not living in a dorm anymore....

    Love that you're in your perfect place JO :)

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  14. 24 CornersJuly 12, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    A wonderful reminder to be thankful for where we are and what we have...now.

    Thank you for stopping by 24c and for following! I'm looking forward to exploring your beautiful blog. xo Jessica

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  15. UnknownJuly 13, 2010 at 12:47 AM

    Hi Jo. I saw your post earlier today on my cell phone and it's been with me all day. I hardly ever text or key on it so I knew I had to come by again when I got home and tell you thank you for your post. This theme has been heavy on my heart all week. Isn't it funny how it seems when God has a message for us, it's everywhere we look. A few days ago I heard a song saying something like what if's are gone so there's no point in wasting time thinking about them. I've been terrible about this and am spending a lot of time in prayer on it. Thank you for being Gods messenger to me today.

    Hugs...Tracy :)

    P.S. I hope you get a chance to come by and enter my giveaway that ends tonight.

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  16. The MuseJuly 16, 2010 at 8:29 PM

    To my knees, and my eyes to heaven, thanking Him for all my blessings...
    right here, right now :)

    Lovely post!

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