10 At The End – June

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Gratitude… 

1. We gained a bonus daughter! Our son is officially married! 

2. Spent all of June in New York for the wedding and appreciated the weather, familiar parks and way better food.     

3. Anything that could go awry did, prior to the wedding (the day itself was literally magazine/Instagram perfect) – beginning with my gown arriving in different material than ordered. I lived in a panic until an alternate gown was located, followed by last-minute alterations. Each day, larger and smaller issues arose… continually. I’m grateful to have learned valuable lessons during the warfare. I’ll look back and some of these June moments will be funny. 

Some

Definitely not all.

4. I met two rare souls who were pursuing a life worth living, while earning one. One was a GenZ, the other a Millenial, which refreshed my spirit that some young ones still care about a life of substance.

5. So thankful to spend time with our former, wonderful neighbors.

6. Learned Black Jack – played with Monopoly moneyπŸ˜‰. 

7. Grateful for the love of God which sustains me through the hardest moments. I am just as thankful for Him on my brighter days. 

8. I looked up and the June sky blessed me with peace. 

9. June blooms in the northeast are simply gorgeous. The trees…unmatched. 

10. Thankful to be back blogging. I’ve missed you and hope your June was a good oneβ™₯️. 

39 responses to “10 At The End – June”

  1. wrestlingwordblog Avatar

    Congratulations!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      Thank you!

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  2. Terry Avatar

    A wonderful recap, Elena. Congratulations on the addition to your family. I’m curious to know what makes New York food better than Texas food.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      Central TX has main staples of BBQ and wrap-burrito-taco-Tex-Mex cuisine. Love an occasional brisket/pulled pork but outside of Mex, chains are dominant. Decent pizza is out of the question. Locating top-end, locally-owned restaurants (even in the city) with truly fresh, well-made dinners has been challenging. And a solid chocolatier and bakery…. We will continue to search! In the meantime, I’ve been cooking more than I have in a long time.

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      1. Terry Avatar

        I didn’t realize this. We’ve been to a great family owned Italian restaurant and also an excellent Chinese restaurant in Llano and aside from that, we haven’t dined much in Hill Country. Where we winter in the RGV there’s lots of variety besides chains.

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    2. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      I think you have friends in Hill Country that you visit, so I welcome your recommendations!

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  3. utesmile Avatar

    What a great gratitude post, there is so much to be grateful for every day! Welcome July!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      Wishing you a July full of good things!

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  4. Jacqui Murray Avatar

    What a beautiful area of NY you visited! “my gown arriving in different material than ordered”–that would be a tough one!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      I can shake my head with a grin now but it was DEFCON 1 in the moment. Especially since the retail universe no longer includes fancy stores. The days of even a Lord & Taylor -where you could get a quick gown- are long gone. I hope things are going well for you this summer. Looking forward to perusing some of your writings I have missed.

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  5. DimmaJo Blog Avatar

    Congratulations on your bonus daughter πŸ˜‰. I love your energy and spirit and your attitude towards gratitude, because a grateful heart is a happy heart πŸ™

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      I must β€œpractice” gratitude! Thank you for visiting and commenting.

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  6. Judy Avatar

    Best wishes to the happy couple! Welcome back. πŸ™‚

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      Thank you so much, Judy🀍!

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  7. daylerogers Avatar

    I love your heart of gratitude–and congratulations on your new daughter-in-law! It’s good to have you back.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      Thankfulness is an intention for me-I wish it was my initial response more often!
      Thank you so much🀍🀍.

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  8. Mary Avatar

    Congratulations!!!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      Thank you!

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  9. Tom Avatar

    I enjoyed the June recap, MLM! Congrats on your son’s wedding (and gaining a daughter). Have a blessed July!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      Thank you, Tom. I hope all is well for you and your family and happy July to you!πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

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  10. Mama's Empty Nest Avatar

    Good to see you’re back! And happy to hear you had a blessed June despite a little issue.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      Thank you, I’ve missed being here!

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  11. lghiggins Avatar

    I hope some of the problems you had will later be considered the “small stuff.” It sounds like the main thing–a wonderful young man and woman joined in matrimony–was a success. You and they are blessed!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      I agree, Linda…upsets and frustrations shrink as time passes. I wish you a truly blessed Julyβ™₯️.

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  12. Hazel Avatar

    Numbers 7 and 8–love it, and all the photos. Have a blessed July, Mama. Congratulations to your son!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      Thank you so much, Hazel. I’ve enjoyed catching up on your posts today. Have a blessed month ahead!

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      1. Hazel Avatar

        Aw, thanks for catching up. And you’re very welcome, Mama.

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  13. balladeer Avatar

    Welcome back!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      Thank you!

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  14. believe4147 Avatar

    Congratulations! You make us feel almost like we were there with you.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      Thank you! God bless your Julyβ™₯️.

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      1. believe4147 Avatar

        And may He bless you and yours.

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        1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

          Thank you🀍

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  15. Dawn Pisturino Avatar

    Congratulations to the newlyweds! Have a great Fourth of July!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      Thank you and Happy Fourth of July to you!πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

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  16. Pepper Avatar

    Congratulations! Sounds like an exciting month. 😊

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      Thank you-it was! Happy July to youβ™₯️

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  17. Awakening Wonders Avatar

    June was a very grand month for you and the memories made will last a lifetime!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      Thank you. Yes, the memories made are forever ones.

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