Although I am grieving my marriage and what I’d hoped was “home” in Chicago – and despite some of the hardship I’ve endured since being back in Michigan – there are several moments and people I am beyond grateful for.
It’s been challenging to put all of my emotions into words lately (both positive and sad), but I will say this: If you made me smile or gave me hope in these last few months, thank you from the bottom of my heart! 💛
Media taken August 15 through December 31, 2022.
Traveling with the Traceys 
Great collection of images, Cate! Your infectious smile will make lots of other people smile for sure! Wish you lots of happiness and reasons to smile in 2023! Send you love and hugs from Genoa! Marcus
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Marcus, you are far too kind. Thank you for your positivity and encouragement! I wish you and your loved ones many reasons to smile this year as well—and wishing you a great time in Genoa (oh how I miss that place!)! 🤗
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You need to check out my post from today. Whenever you are in the area 😉 …
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I just stumbled upon your blog—as a fellow Michigander, nice to meet you! It sounds like this year was tough in spots, so wishing you a very peaceful, happy, and inspired 2023. ♡
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Thank you Samantha! Your kind words mean so much to me! I wish you and yours a happy new year as well 💛
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I love your smile in all your photos Cate! Wishing you all the best in 2023! 🙂
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Thank you so much, Pepper!!! I wish you the best in 2023 as well! 🤗
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Sorry about your marriage. But my compliments about your jump….
(I don’t normally do that on others’ blogs, but thinking of “jumping” you might relate to my last post.)
Best wishes for 2023
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Great collection of images. Take care .Anita
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