Life’s Curve Balls
They often sneak up or crash in on us,
and they can try to trick us up.
but if we know how to respond,
and if we ready ourselves for them…
they can result in home runs!
Embrace life’s curve balls.
Father’s Day makes me think of the curve balls life can throw us,
but it also reminds me of how special life can be
if we take that swing – in a leap of faith – and give it our all.
Happy Father’s Day Dad – What a Difference You’ve Made in My Life! ❤
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Who doesn’t like a challenge? 😉
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Beautiful Jodi, This is so special. Happy Father’s Day to your dad 🙂 x
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Thank you Lynne ☺️
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Beautiful photo, Jodi! The poem is very touching especially knowing the story behind you and your dad. Your post is a very special tribute to him!
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Thanks pj. I am so fortunate my curve ball turned into a home run ! 😉
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Yes you certainly are! I am so happy it turned out happy for you and your dad!
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What a sweet tribute, nicely done!
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Thank you tina☺️
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You have so many talents. This is a wonderful image, Jodi. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Father’s Day!
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These curves under the old bridge were so beautiful on a recent boat ride. 😊
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They’re gorgeous – and love the black & white also. Perfect choice.
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You have been full of philosophy this week Jodi and your words and beautiful photos always inspire and thought provoke- thank you!
Jenna
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😉
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Such insightful words Jodi and very true! We can make a home run out of those curve balls! Love this one!
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You did Lynn! Look at you and your beautiful children and parents and family despite the curve ball you were thrown! And now those beautiful grandchildren! That’s a double homerun! 🙂
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You are so right! thanks so much xoxo
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I love your choice of words and analogy of swinging at a curve ball to difficult times. Wonderfully done and wires to live by.😎
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thank you so very much!
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Words to live by
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Thank you HS! Indeed 🙂
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What great thoughts and sentiments!
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thank you cathe 🙂
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Very sweet Jodi, what a special daughter you are! Have a lovely Sunday! 🙂
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Happy Father’s Day to you Terry!
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Thank you! 🙂
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We do get a curve ball now and then, don’t we?
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yep – life does that sometimes 🙂
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Wow Jodi, such truth in those words! I hope your day is fabulous! xoxoxo
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Thanks KR! Hope your day was great as well!
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what else could we do but handle the ball. If I take it from the goal keeper’s side of Soccer I would say it doesnt matter how, but you must control the ball. It usually is a curved ball these days. Either embrace it or kick it far off, repel it, which is often better…
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great thoughts!
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So beautifully written…just what I needed to read while feeling a little blue today! 😦
Not having my Dad with us and our sons living away…it kinda creeps up on you on these special days when your parents are no longer with you…no matter what age you are!
Have a beautiful day my friend with your family…
Char ❤
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Oh Char! Sorry you are feeling a little blue! 😦 I know there are days when I so long to have my Grandma here with me or my sweet father-in-law or so many others we have lost that we are reminded of on special days. We have to just try to remember the good times and focus on who we have now to love. You have a wonderful husband and sons you do get to enjoy – even though they are not there today. I hope you enjoyed the sunshine and found moments to cherish! Sending hugs and love from Mars xo
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Beautiful image, Jodi! 💜💕🌈 And lovely reminder too! 😍
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thanks Jill! 🙂
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Beautiful message and such a cool shot! Love this Jodi! 😍
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thanks Charlie! (PS tomorrow is my #WorldWatercolorMonth post! 😉 – looking forward to it! )
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Aww awesome!! Thanks so much for spreading the word, Jodi!! 😃💕
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Very true and beautifully expressed, Jodi. Happy Father’s Day to those you love..:)
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Thanks George – and I hope you had a wonderful father’s day!
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love the curve analogy Jodi! wonderful photo of the bridge, and bridges always make great metaphors for stuff! I really like the photo in BW. cheers, and hope you had a great celebration 🙂
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bridges do that – eh?! 🙂
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magical things….. Bridges… and very handy metaphors!!!
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Powerful statement! Thanks! ❤
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Thank you so much for including the link to the post about reuniting with your birth father! It was so touching, honest and inspiring…especially for others who may be in the same situation, trying to find the courage to reach out to the person who is missing from their lives. And now you have an extra special reason to celebrate Father’s Day! (You most certainly did make the most of the curve ball life threw at you all those years ago!) Thanks again for sharing this…
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Thank you for taking the time to read, Ann. It is one of my favorites stories 🙂
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Beautifully written!
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thanks so much!
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Lovely shot. I could use a home run!
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Thanks Brenda. Don’t give up hope! Cherish the moments.
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Beautiful – it looks so peaceful. 🙂
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Thanks!
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This is a great post
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Thank you.
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You’re welcome. It was nice to come across the article.
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Lovely post 🙂
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