D E V O T I O N

One word as a theme for the year. 

D E V O T I O N

To my faith - may it continue to grow and blaze, setting my heart on fire. 
To my husband - my bestfriend, my partner, may we continue to love and respect each other with understanding. 
To my son - may you continue to teach me things about life, and myself, that I have been so oblivious to. 
To myself - may you hold strong to who you are, take time for yourself, love yourself and run. Mi fido di te. 

And so I build this year on devotion. Intentional devotion in all that I do. 

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honour one another above yourselves. -Romans 12:10

lovefrommaria 


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