A Grandfather’s Love, Demonstrated in Freeze Pops

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As the weather starts to break a bit, we make plans for Spring Break, and I book my kids in a variety of Summer camps,  I am reminded that this summer will be different because we won't have my dad to share the summer with,  My dad kept these on the rotation, in every flavor. Not even sure how he gets them now because I think they are the equivalent of "kid crack"--made with artificial coloring, flavoring, and sugar . To my kids though, these freeze pops were love and summer wrapped in a bow. (As an Amazon associate, I am compensated for qualifying purchases.)  
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Happy Experiences Sweeten the Journey

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People criticize social media influencers for portraying an unrealistic view of life. They criticize us for showing glossy, perfect images when life can be filled with gruesome, painful experiences.

Here's the truth. 

Social media influencers, like me, are not immune to the struggles of life even if we might have an easier go of it--with nannies, housekeepers, and technology-- because of our circumstances. (I don't have all of those things, but some other influencers do and they have caught hell about revealing that.) Indeed, there are several of us who have been outed when we have gotten divorced, gone bankrupt, or experienced some other hardship. (To read about one such influencer, click here.) 

Social Media Influencers Aren't Perfect, But Do Experience Perfection


Still, I am a fan of the glossy, perfect images. Contrary to what people say, these images are not lies. Instead, they show a version of the truth. They reflect times when we actually experienced perfection. For that reason, they inspire hope. Posting these images and sharing the happy experiences from my life remind me that happiness is possible, that life can be better, and that love is everything. 

So, while I will continue to share my opinions about the inequities that exist (Click here), I will punctuate those with these happy images because I think that we all need to work hard to include happy experiences in our lives because they do sweeten the journey. 

Here's to experiencing more perfection!!!

 

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