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YOU NEVER KNOW HOW STRONG YOU ARE UNTIL BEING STRONG IS THE ONLY CHOICE YOU HAVE 💪👩‍👦🐢🐈‍⬛🏔🏕🏂🧘‍♀️🏠💞

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This is 42. Unfiltered. No makeup, no botox, not even much care into my hair these days. Time in front of the mirror is a waste. I am who I am and I’m proud of the person I’ve become. Not your typical life story being able to say I’m a widow at 42, especially at 34 when I became one. I’ve decided to not let that define me, to keep striving to be my best self, for my future and longevity but especially so my son can see what hard work and determination can get you in life. Anything you want. I want to be strong for him so he doesn’t surpass me too much as he gets older and stronger and faster 😂 So here’s to being real, natural, authentic and just me, uncovered and shining brightly. And I’m finally ok if I do it alone. I’m not lonely with all the love from my family and friends 😊 This one is hard, but I believe celebrating your birthday and being grateful that each year you made it to that special date when you first took your very first breath is important to recognize and acknowledge. A lot of us don’t get to grow old. It’s a gift. 🎁 Love you all! 💞 by @lynnneil

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Caution: May contain feelings ⚠️

As my 42nd birthday approaches, I’m feeling all sorts of things. Dustin never turned 42. I feel it’s unfair that I get to. You know how couples joke around about how one is always older, well now it’s not true and I get to move on and keep adding numbers. Life’s not fair. Being older than Dustin was never in the plan. It feels wrong. AND I am at the same time excited about my new era, being ok with not having a man and just focusing on me, Kiran, work, my house, my friends, and everything else life has to offer. Letting go of expectations, feeling empowered, and strong. Dustin doesn’t get to live this earthly life anymore, but we do, and we can either surrender and thrive, or keep dwelling on the negative. I know Dustin wouldn’t put up with NO STINKING THINKING! 😜🍂😘❤️☀️💞 by @lynnneil

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My only sunshine ☀️ I’m so grateful for my ray of light that keeps me going. He is my everything 💞 by @lynnneil

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Home sweet home! 💝 by @lynnneil

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25 days ago

This book brought me a sense of peace. I have a slight understanding of where Dustin, dad, and Jenna are. It gives me some comfort in knowing they chose this and I will someday be able to be with them again 😌❤️‍🩹 highly recommend if you feel lost about life after death. by @lynnneil

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4th grade here he comes! 🥹📚🤓 he wouldn’t let me walk him in this year 😭 Mom! Quit embarrassing me! 😂 #backtoschool by @lynnneil

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The only man who doesn’t break my heart. How is it possible to find a man better than this little one I have? No one compares or even comes close. It’s all I really ever wanted since Dustin left us, was to find a man my son can look up to. But every one of them has failed us. I realize now it’s pointless. The search is over. If the universe desires me to have another love other than my son, I’m sure it will provide. My heart is exhausted. I’m out. I’m done. Finito. Caput. I’m just going to do me. I know true love exists and that’s why I’ve held onto trying to find it again. But my faith has run its course and as I look around at all the happy new/old couples that seem to have found true love, I’m seriously just so happy for them. Some people never find it. Some people had it once, long ago. But to have just a day of that is a blessing. I’m so grateful I had 17 years of it. Just didn’t quite know what I had. If you have this, hold onto it and cherish it. Nothing lasts forever and one day you might be walking the earth without that special someone. Do me a favor and tell your loved ones how you feel more often. 💗 here’s to being forever single and happy!! I’m ready for this new phase. by @lynnneil

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2 months ago

Happy BIG 70th to the one and only @janeneilnicholson ‼️🥳🎈🎉 love you always and forever ❤️ help me wish this fabulous human a great day! by @lynnneil

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My tattoo is complete ❄️ the stars aligned for this one and everything turned out perfect, thanks Jennifer, happy left-hander day! @banburycustoms

Dustin wrote this on a post it note a year before he passed and it stuck with me, so now it’s official. Three snowflakes for the three of us 😊 taken in Banbury Customs by @lynnneil

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What a fun day!! Haven’t surfed in so long 🥴 And Kiran’s first time!! He was a pro so proud of him! Baby Bruce was a champ too and was taking notes 🤓 thanks so much Cat! taken in Jackson Lake by @lynnneil

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People are so kind. A stranger made this for me. It’s awesome. It’s what would’ve been…my plans and dreams that once were. 💗 by @lynnneil

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49 would have looked good on you babe 😍 Today we celebrate you and all that you were. Your spirit filled the room and was contagious. I will always remember your bright light. It’s hard not having you by my side, just as hard as the day you left us. I know you’re partying wherever you are. One day I’ll join you. Happy birthday my love 🥳💗🎉🎈🎊 by @lynnneil

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