I sit, and I watch in admiration.
That type of connection that two people can share is something worth looking at.
This is the time of year that you reach out to people who mean something to you, or they reach out to you—wishing one another a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. And if you’re lucky, a visit may be shared.
And when the night of January 1st comes to an end, everyone’s lives tend to go back to what they were prior to the holiday season. Well, almost the same way. You may be carrying a few more goals and aspirations, but for the most part, things go back to normal.
Those are the moments that are real!
Those are the moments that keep you going and make you feel safe.
When I look at my daughter and how she comforts herself by being in the arms of her father, I know that that will always be her safe place, not just on Holidays but on any given day.
When she’s happy, stressed, or in a comfortable place, her dad’s arms are where she chooses to be.
Right before I took this picture, they were watching Barbie AGAIN. They were sitting right beside each other; she grabbed his hand and held it for a bit, and then, before you knew it, she was dragged across from him. He immediately wrapped his arms around her, closed his eyes, and enjoyed the moment.
Being who I am, I quietly took out my phone and captured this moment that they share all the time. But for some reason, this moment felt different. It may have felt different because she’s 14 and has the awareness that her dad has been that consistent strength in her life, and she knows that her heart will forever be safe with him.
You could have chosen any blog to read, but you chose mine, and I’m honored!
~Belladonna~


How awesome is that!
I’m glad she has such a loving relationship with her dad!
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Thank you! They all love being with him.
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I’m so moved by this it’s awesome!
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Thank you!!! I love their relationship so much.
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I can understand that
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😍💖💖💖💖
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❤️⭐️🎊💫
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Our kids are lucky for that safety and stability.
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For sure!
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What a lovely sight, Belladonna! So adorable!
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Thank you KK!
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You’re welcome!
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Thank you for sharing this moment with us.
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You’re welcome! Thank you for your support.
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It’s beautiful to see you capture such memories. We may make money, chase dreams and travel where we wish, but nothing comes close to creating and sharing memories with, and making time for people who matter in our lives.
Thanks Belladonna for reminding us of the truly important things in life.
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I love this comment so much! Thank you for this.
Life feels good when you fill it with love, everything else can wait.
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Awwwww Queen B, what warm and special moments that become adorable, heartfelt, and beautiful. Love this sistah girlfriend. 🤗💖🥰🙏🏽😊 Love the bond they have!
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Thank you! I love watching him interact with the kids.
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That is such a beautiful time to share. You don’t see such interaction like that these days! 🥰🙏🏽🤗
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Thank you Kym! I love moments like this.
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You are so very welcome and you should sistah queen! 🤗💖😊
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wow… its amazing for a daughter to have both parents at that age! such a lovely moment sure makes me wish i had that at 14 ❤ i would do the same if i was a mom (taking pics of every.moment!)
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Kiki that’s how I feel, I wish I had that at 14. So to see my kids have this blessing makes me feel good. Thank you so much for stopping by.
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What a loving father-daughter relationship! ❤
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I love watching them! Makes my heart happy.
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So sweet, Belladonna. Savor each moment. Beautiful 💕
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Thank you! I love taking pics that they aren’t posing for. Natural moments are the ones I love looking back on.
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Yesss. Me too.💕🙏💕
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It’s a mom thing 😍😍
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Absolutely 💕
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Precious sweetness! 💞 Happy New Years to you and your beautiful and loving family. 😊
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Wow! So sweet and adorable they are those moments means a tressure , dear Belladonna
thank’s for share it. Have an awesome New Year 2024 full of blessings for you and yours!
All the best!
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Thank you beautiful! So glad to see you back on here again. I missed you.
Cheers to a beautiful, healthy, fruitful 2024!
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Aww! Dear Belladonna thanks for your kindness. I missed you as well.
Cheers to a beautiful, healthy, fruitful and full of love 2024!!!!
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Cheers to you! Happy 2024
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Cheers to you as well!
Amazing and Happy 2024!
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That is such a beautiful thing!
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Thank you Dale!
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My pleasure!
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I had such a bond with my father, but then I didn’t have my mom.
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I’m sorry! But I’m so happy that your dad showered you with love. That’s so beautiful.
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It really was. He was both my mom and my dad.
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He sounds so wonderful!
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He really was 😍
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Beyond beautiful, Belladonna! A father’s love is a true gift. Thank you for sharing this heart-warming family moment. Happy New Year to you and your lovely family! 💖✨️
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Thank you so much for reading. Having a fathers love is such a beautiful blessing. Happy New Year beautiful lady!
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Beautiful!
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Thank you so much!
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Aw, this is sooo sweet!
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Thank you Pooja! I love their connection.
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You’re very welcome and it’s so nice how close they are. You two are wonderful parents!
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I appreciate that so much!! Thank you
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You’re so welcome!
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Awe, my heart is swelling with love. Just beautiful Belladonna! Hugs, C
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Thank you Cheryl! Watching him interact with the kids warms my heart.
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This is precious and daughters have a soft spot in their hearts for their dads. Sending you lots of love and hugs. 🤗 Joni
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Such an important relationship. A blessing.
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Thank you, yes it is so important.
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Welcome 🥰
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A lovely moment!
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I had to sneak in a pic.
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I love this so much! What a good dad! ❤️
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Thank you Crystal, he truly is!
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Precious and touching Belladonna. Happy New Year my friend❣️
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Thank you Cindy, Happy New Year!
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You’re welcome and TY!!!!❣️
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Girl, yessssssss. 🙂 I think that is wonderful. Your family should definitely be a safe place to fall. xo
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Thank you Kymber, I feel the same way.
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Such a warm and precious moment!
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Thank you Vanya!
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Aww
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Thank you!
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YW!
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