Meet Three People I Love + answering your questions
Вставка
- Опубліковано 12 лип 2022
- MY ETSY SHOP 🦊 🍄 thecottagefairyart.etsy.com
🍄My Patreon: / bythecottagefairy
I’m so happy to share that my book - The Cottage Fairy Companion - is now available for pre-order!
Amazon: amzn.to/3wUuaKA
Also available at my local bookstore, Trail’s End Books: www.trailsendbookstore.com/bo...
Other purchase options (including international) available on my linktree: linktr.ee/the_cottage_fairy
❤️No obligation whatsoever, but if you would like to donate to support this channel $8 will get a thank you postcard (my own art) from me in the mail (please note: you must include address in your note so I can send it!). It is much appreciated: www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_...
(Now and then a postcard has been returned to me or lost in the mail. If you have not received a postcard e-mail me at endymionmerrill@gmail.com! I send them out once a month, so definitely don’t be too worried if it has been a couple weeks but do contact me if you have any concerns. )
Thank you!
Title: misunderstood as a quiet person - gentle living in a country cottage
🦋Instagram: / the_cottage_fairy
📚Do you love audiobooks? If so, I would love to refer you (as a former bookseller) to an alternative to Audible that supports small local bookshops and communities! Learn more here: libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm...
How I make a living: • How I make a living - ...
Business e-mail: endymionmerrill@gmail.com
Information and conservation efforts in the beautiful Okanogan County: methowconservancy.org
🌎 Take action to protect our lands (no donations necessary): www.audubon.org/takeaction
🌙 My favorite charity: www.nrdc.org
☀️Take Action: www.sierraclub.org/take-action
Additional music found at @
artlist.io/Rohan-78230
and
www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
(Get a month free with my referral code)
Sometimes I use affiliate links, allowing a purchase to give me a small comission! Thank you!
Paola, I am 75 years young and I want to share with you that The Cottage Fairy healed something very deep inside me~ I don’t know how, but it was close to a miracle. Thank you for doing what you do !
Yes Im 69 and it goes to show this young lady appeals to all ages...🤗
What a beautiful comment, Dianna. Made me happy to hear! 💕
58 here I completely agree, she is a gift to the world ☺
As long as there is breathe there is opportunity to heal!
Dianna would love to hear your ‘story’. ❤️🌸
That is so wonderful!!!!
Girl, no one skipped this. We love you!
🙋♀️
So true! Watched every second
Seriously, people like your content for many reasons. Growth and change is part of life. Interesting video!
Absolutely not! Loved it !
Thissss 💕
Your grandmother's advice: "not to continue the cycle (of abuse) and make your own decisions" Precious ❤️
Agreed.
I can’t stop savoring how Luke looks at you. We are so thankful you found a man to treasure every essence of you. He absolutely adores you so much, he even wants to drink your ‘fake tea’, and smiles at doing so. 🌸💕❤️. The two of you will have a blessed life. We are so thrilled for the two of you.
I really admire your mom's and abeula's personality. They are emitting such positive energy.
Same. Love their pure laughter!
Que hermosas tu mama y tu abuelita. Mujeres bellas sencillas y alegres. Tienes una familia que otros sueñan tener.
Yeah and they are conscious about their life n change...
Hello ARMY 💜
I hope you have a beautiful week everyone
People around you are so lucky to get to know you .. such a sweet real life fairy 🧚
🥰🥰🥰🥰🧚🧚🧚🧚🧚🧚🧚🧚
You are a darling girl. Cherished gem. Honest. Sterling. There is a struggle.Check the wiring in your new home. Is it properly grounded....Could be an issue. You are lovely. Transition isn't without effort, ups and downs.
Thank you for this sweet video ♥️♥️. You and Luke are a lovely couple.
You ladies of the family are beautiful souls and I see most resemblance to your abuelita. Luke and you are twinning already! Casual laughter is the best, a wonderful unity is showing in you two already. Thanks for your generous sharing of your most cherished family. 🙋🏼♀️🧡 things will improve my dear.
What a nice surprise to lift my phone and see you have posted an extra video today! ♥️ I loved it!! Thank you! Your Mom and Abuelita look so sweet and I could see your husband loves you dearly ♥️♥️
You’ll be fine. You’re surrounded by lots of love ❤️ ♥️ including mine ♥️
I loved when Luke said he loved being with you. That he'd waited a long time for this situation. So sweet😊
Your grandmother is so brave. Clearing up ancestral burdens through openness is so crucial. Kudos to her, your mom and you!
Thank you for saying this: "Clearing up ancestral burdens through openness is so crucial". Thank you. Thank you.
Agreed. Secrets only feed shame which itself only feeds the pain and those in pain will hurt others and so it goes. What’s brought into the light can heal.
Luke had me at... "I want some fake tea". And blowing us a kiss at the end! Awesome! Your family is beautiful Cottage Fairy! ❤
You've picked a gem of a husband from the gem forest...Genesis 2:18 KJV
And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. ❤️
Ah...So lovely! My cousin and I were talking this evening about how we are the cycle breakers in our generation. I have utmost respect and admiration for your grandmother and mother. Aren't you fortunate to have their strength running in your veins? And what a handsome young man Luke is...you are so fortunate to have found each other! Thanks for sharing your beloved people with us!
I agree! What a special video ❤️
Hello Candace how are you doing?
Yes! It is good to be cycle breakers!!
Goodness seeing 3 generations and hearing how one did better for the other is so so inspiring. This is called breaking generational trauma ❤
Your abuela sent me into tears. I have recently broken away and stopped talking to my narcissistic mother who has verbally abused me so much of my life. It has been hard as she wants back in, but your grandmothers words spoke right to my soul! I am breaking the generational trauma for my children 💗 thank you for the blessing that your channel is!
Sweet Kate....it is worth going through the pain to live in a place of peace continually and not drama and trauma. I pray the Lord brings you healing and comfort as you walk into healthy boundaries. And that you have deeper joy and wisdom to share with your own dear children as a result. Sending a hug your way today, mother to mother 🖤
Dear Kate, I grew up the same and walked away to give my children a normal life twenty plus years ago. She recently died and while I wish things would have been different I don't regret walking away for one minute.
Your abuelita/grandmother is so right, about breaking the cycle of any negative behavior. And this is where good friends can play such an important role.
Hello Beth how are you doing
Paola: This video was a stellar idea! It is so apparent from how he looks at you and interacts with you that your husband ADORES you! That makes me so happy for the two of you!
I thought so too....his eyes showed so much love...
That was so so sweet to see!
Yes, it is so evident that your husband loves you so much.
He's a keeper! 👍🏻
Joanne,
Every word you wrote…
EXACTLY my sentiments!
The way Luke looks at you is so sweet. It's obvious that he is in complete awe of you. This was a very heartwarming video Paola.
Paola, you are a rare flower in the Garden of Eden. Thanks for all you do, and the beauty and joy you spread around.
A rare flower in the Garden Of Eden indeed, someone who immersed herself in the peace of solitude, who saw what kept her from her true self, who created exquisite beauty out of her unique beauty. Thank you Paola for the modeling and inspiration you give me through your artistry.
Firstly, what a privilege and blessing to still have your mom and grandmother around. Treasure them and their childhood stories. Secondly, Luke reminds me so much of my late husband. I walked with my head in the clouds...but my late husband kept me grounded. He understood me like no one else and loved me unconditionally. I think you and Luke make a beautiful couple. Stay strong.
I smiled the whole way through this video! The mami and abuelita such perfection and now I understand your ways and soft spoken demeanor. Luke was the icing on the cake -- he is a great match for you; I can see the love -- shy and reserved but looks at you like a husband should, so lovingly! Thank you for sharing them with us. ❤️. Love my beautiful cards I ordered, so special!
I smiled and cried....wish we were neighbors
I did too! I smiled from beginning to end!
I smiled the whole way through as well!
If someone wants to know what love looks like, I recommend this video!
Dear Poala, I stumbled across The Cottage Fairy a few days ago and I am so grateful! I have been watching your videos before sleep since. I have been feeling a bit lost and I want to thank you for helping me feel calmer, more focused, less fearful and more hopeful. Bless you. Lots of love, Wendy (London) x
Thank you for the idea to watch this channel before bedtime.🍃💕. How could one NOT become de-stressed enough for restful sleep after listening to her sweet, calm voice? I am in my 60s and I am in awe of her poise and essence. She is such a lady.
I ALWAYS save up her videos for when I am in bed ready to sleep, it's so comforting and relaxing. Saff (Devon) x
I found her right on time before entering a new chapter in my life…my only daughter headed off to college..I’m home alone with more time on my hands ..watching her videos have been so helpful to me at a time like this..i cuddle up on my couch 🛋 and binge watch one video after another✨
Not going to lie, I cried a few happy tears over this ❤️ Especially what your abuela said. I am breaking some cycles over here myself, so it was beautiful to me to see her example and the lovely people (herself included) whose lives were shaped by her choices.
Thank you for sharing these special people with us!
Luke is such a nice, supportive, friendly husband😀. You both look so happy and cute together. And your mother and grandmother are wonderful. Loved the video!
Oh he is LOVELY! And the way Luke looks at you, Paola, speaks volumes about his love for you. Loved your mother and grandmother too. Thank you for this peek into your personal life. xx
Can't blame Luke, im in awww of her Astonishing Beauty!!
My god she could model anything.
I agree. He is absolutely besotted with her. 💕🌻☘️❤️. She is so other-worldly in how sweet and innocent she is, and Luke just watches on with wonder. Luke, just know, she has that effect on us too.😁🧚♀️🍃
When her grandmother mentioned the Turkish soap opera I laughed out loud since I’m addicted to them too.
I'm delighted to get to meet these very special people in your life. I enjoy all your videos so much. They are so soothing to my soul, as well as being educational. You live in such a beautiful part of the country. I adore your choices of background music, your sweet pets, and I love watching you bake a tasty treat or brew a cup of tea. I'm also of the opinion that one cannot possibly have too many books! Please continue making your wonderful uplifting and relaxing videos. They are an oasis of calm in a chaotic world. Oh, and in case you're interested in the demographics of your followers, I just turned 70 (according to my birth certificate) but feel much younger in my heart and mind, thanks in no small part to you.
Just watching her innocence makes me feel decades younger too. I am in my middle 60s and she reminds me of how I used to react to the world before burdens and heavy personalities entered my life. I believe she reminds us how simple and lovely life can be if we just allowed all this technology to slip away. 🪷🌼🍃. She even makes her own homemade spaghetti noodles in an old-fashioned hand-turned appliance. And then adds embellishments to the noodles.☘️🌸. She is a true treasure of a person.
Paola, I am 64 years old and you have also brought a healing to my heart. Your gentle spirit is refreshing, and watching you live out your life in a slower, more gentle pace has helped me. I watched the interview with your Mom and Grandmother and it was very touching. I am thankful that out of the trauma that was a part of her daily life, she brought up children, and influenced her grandchildren, that good can come of everything. Thank you for sharing your life and your family with us.
I found myself smiling the entire length of this video. It is just filled with love and smiles and they are contagious! Thank you. What an amazing family you have🥰🥰🥰🥰
Oh my gosh, saaaaaame! Smiling the whole way 💚
Totally… same! Smiled entire length of this video! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Agree! You have so much love around you 💞
Me too! What a treat :)
I found myself smiling too, the enire video !😊 Amazing family and amazing Paola ❤
You have wonderful people in your life Paola! Your mother, grandmother, your husband, they are all very sweet. Thanks for sharing this part of your life with us!
Thanks so much for this video! 💚 I'm from Spain and, like your grandma, I was severly abused as a kid. I'm now 38 and C-PTSD still affects my daily life in some degree. My parents died almost 3 years ago, at the beginning of the pandemic, from covid, and since then I've been speaking up a bit about my childhood with the hope I can help others a bit.
I think of the kids and teenagers who are, sadly, currently going through the same horror I went through. And then I imagine how much it would have helped me, as a teenager, to hear somone older than me talking about how their future life is totally worth it, in spite of all the pain they went through as kids. And I want to speak up, hoping I can be that person to teenagers who may read what I write.
However, I sometimes wonder whether I'm being a "bad person" for speaking ill of my parents (even though they kind of deserve it) and I have doubts about what I'm doing... But listening to your grandma talking in this video has made me realize it's okay. It's so refreshing to see someone from an older generation speak up unapologetically about what they went through as kids. And it helps me tremendously. I feel better about what I'm doing. Because now I know I can really help younger people.
Thank you so, so much. By the way, your grandma is an amazing, strong, badass woman for breaking the cycle of abuse like that! It is NOT easy. She has my deepest respect.
💚🙏 💚🙏
So glad I didn't skip this. Absolutely love your abuela and mama. They are so generous and bright. And, Luke.... did you feel like you really knew him oh so long? You resemble each other so much but complete the special look.... complementary... like two peas in the pod. Adorably warm introduction. Thank you!
The way Luke looks at you
My childhood was like your grandmother’s. I was very sensitive and wanted desperately to be loved. My beautiful husband of 43 years and I decided to do things very differently. He is my rock and my forever love. ❤️
Same here, I went to therapy again but this time I was introduced to EMDRT, life changing to resolve trauma.
@@veronicabalmer5644 Im glad to hear you were introduced to EMDR! It's been so helpful for me too
@@shyamala.kishori years of therapy un different countries and no one ever mention it... everyone should have the opportunity to try
She is really a fairy within, love this little pixie
Your Family is so beautiful, I love you abuelita and your Mom, My grandmother was also from PR and I live and grow up in Miami Florida, the city of Spanish culture, great seeing Luke, just discovered your channel and your videos are so beautiful , thank you for bring us this delightful video. xo
Eyyyyyy Fort Lauderdale hereeeee
Your grandmother has my deepest, deepest respect. Breaking the cycle of abuse is so difficult, and even people with the best intentions can not do it, yet she says it like it wasn't a big deal.
One thing I have often told my mother, was that I respected and admired her for going through hell as a child, teen, and young woman at the hands of her father, but that she refused to be like him. It takes iron will and it's not easy but listening to your grandmother and my mother, they make it seem like a no-brainer.
May God bless them eternally for giving us happy and violence free childhoods so that we have nothing but love and tolerance to pass on to our children. ❤️❤️❤️
My way of breaking the abuse cycle was not to have children. I am a great auntie.
It's amazing to see 3 generations of women laughing and chatting in different languages, and so seamlessly as well. For me that would be the ultimate happiness in my life but unfortunately that ship has sailed, sadly. Cherish all those moments you have together and I would recommend recording more videos for yourself of your family. It's nice to hear you speaking Spanish :) x
That ship has sailed for me too but I have many wonderful memories of conversations around the dining room table mid morning, with my mom, my aunt, my grandmother, and my great grandmother. I don’t remember the words, but I remember the feeling of closeness.
What is very notable in these interviews is everyone is joyful ❤
So much love from Turkey to you and to your lovely family Paola ♥️ I’m so happy that your abuela likes something from my homeland and I already love Puerto Rico and its culture, even without seeing it with my eyes, just by knowing beautiful people like you and your family are from. Thank you for creating beautiful content in this platform. We are very lucky to experience your positive and calm energy in our daily lives even from afar♥️
This is just lovely. Definitely see the resemblance in the 3 generations. And Luke is absolutely lovely. You both seem VERY real!
You and your husband are adorable together. So happy for you :)
🥰 oh! thank you so much
Luke has such an adoring, soft expression when he looks at you and it melts my heart ❤
First let me preface by saying I don’t believe I have ever commented but I have been loving your channel since I first stumbled across it. As a mother and grandmother I can tell you will come to cherish these videos as time passes, especially these introductions to your family, your brother, Luke and of course your mother and grandmother. This digital age is providing you a gift that you will come back to time and again. At my age I wish I could go back to the cherished conversations with my parents and family but make do with old photos and am thankful for the videos and FaceTime chats with my grandchildren. Even if you choose to never share this with your fans again you should continue to make these ‘chat’ videos for your future children and grandchildren. I wish you peace in your heart and soul and a future of love and happiness.
I've said it plenty of times, but seriously, im so grateful that i found your channel. i won't go into detail for reasons, but i'm not well at all lately. When you upload, i can just come here, and forget many things for the few minutes while i watch the video. sending you love
❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'm praying for you.
koinuseungie . . . sending positive thoughts and energy your way! 🌹🙏
Sending prayers your way.
🙏🤗😘💐
I could listen you mom and grandma talking all day, it was like a cozy porch gathering 🤍
i have the same energy as you for the first time I have found some one with the exact level of frequency as me . i look forward to meet you someday . by the way I'm from Asia . my entire life ive been around people who scream shout and talk aloud . ya I do watch your videos for the fact that listening to such a gentle soul like you makes my anguish of being bought up in an angry household is calmed down. thankyou for adding videos to UA-cam . they are truly in themselves masterpieces . wish you a happy life and more . love from Pakistan
♡
¡Amo cuando hablan en español! Todo se siente tan hogareño y cálido ♡
What a special treat and honor to be invited into your family circle! The laughter you all share is infectious; I felt buoyant throughout. Thank you!
It’s so sweet that your abuela said being alone makes her happy. Enjoying peaceful solitude runs in the family ❤️
Beautiful family! You and your husband are so cute together. God bless you.
Your family is so beautiful! How lucky you are to be surrounded by so many wonderful people! ❤️
Whenever my daughter drinks water from a mug she says, "oh look at me, I'm a talk show host!" 😂
i got chills when your grandma talked about breaking the cycle (the "patron" i think she called it, i may be wrong i sadly don't speak spanish).
what a powerful creator of a new universe for your lineage. it all starts with a small decision of one person and it leads to things that impact entire generations! if every single one of us decided to break one pattern, not even one remotely as traumatic as that of your abuela's, we would be consciously creating a new generation of humans, more evolved, loving, caring and aware of the power of human unity and connectedness. thank you for sharing this video!
So true...♥
Hola!! Amo tus videos,me producen mucha paz, gracias por permitirme conocer esa parte tan importante de tu vida ,que son las personas que amas,eres Genial cómo persona,un mega abrazo desde Tijuana México!!
I can really relate to it. My grandmom has a lot of psychological deceases, but my momy chose to break that vicious cycle. She bacame a Christian, relying only on God and he really helped her to get rid of old patterns and trauma she had.
very well said, thank you
Awww! I think we have seen how Paola will look when she gets older. Look just like her mom. The beauty is passed down the generations 😍❤️
Rather like her grandmother Miriam🌸
3 generation Beauty ❤️❤️❤️
@@christined2495 oh yes!
Wow, how wonderful that you and Luke have each other in this world! You have always seemed so strong and so grounded in your videos, and it's clear that you inherited at least some of this from your mom and abuela. What an amazing family. I really enjoyed this video! 💜
La abuelita! Soy Colombiana pero crece en Nueva York. I love Puerto Rico too, my dad (who raised me but not biological) was Puerto Rican. The fact your grandma sought to break the cycle of abuse was incredible. Thank you for sharing these three amazing people with us.
Nice to finally meet Luke. He's so sweet and you two are sweet together. Thank you so much for sharing and letting us meet your family Poala. I especially appreciated your grandmother's comment about liking to be alone doing stuff in her own apartment. Me too! I am grateful to you for the calm and quiet vlogs you share. They are simply beautiful and I look forward to each one. Please don't worry about changing your videos. They are appreciated just the way they are. They will evolve when they are meant to. 🤗
I resonated with your comment and I too related to her abuela liking to do things in her home. I am the same. This video was lovely wasn’t it?
Beverly & Annie,
I too resonate with liking to be alone doing things in my apartment! I share your gratitude for Paola’s sharing & letting us meet her family! This video was indeed lovely beyond measure & I too hope Paola doesn’t worry about changing her videos. Agreed! They are deeply appreciated ;magical… just the way they are! They are rich Blessing!
~Wish we all lived close to one another & could share 🥮 & ☕️☕️☕️🫖
And yes, they will evolve when/if they are meant to!
Very true, Well said.. What city are you watching from?
You are such a lovely young lady. I am hoping you feel more like yourself soon. You are truly a gem! Sending love and happiness your way.
Thank you very much ❤️
I am trying to learn Spanish the same way your mom learned English. I am lucky enough to work surrounded by the lovely language, and while it is going at a snails pace, I am much more successful this way then the traditional school learning of the language. My favorite thing is to pick apart the sentences I hear and see how many words I can translate in my head 🎶
Hola, I’ve been following you. Born in Puerto Rico but lived I’m Massachusetts my entire life. My mother always spoke Spanish to us.I’m grateful to able to speak Spanish. Enjoyed listening to your family’s history
This is beautiful! You, your mother and grandmother are such beautiful, smart inspiring women. You and your husband seem so sweet together! This video will become such a cherished memory for you all. Sending you all love.
Aww this was such a sweet video, I loved it every minute! Your family and husband seem to be such kind people. I’m so proud of your Abuela for literally breaking a generation cycle of abuse and trying her best to give her family a healthier life than she had! This was really a beautiful video ❤ I’m so glad this channel was on my recommended!
Was looking for something that completely different and all of the sudden the Cottage Fairy popped up. Glad I watched it. The world needs more people like you, guys, loving and caring and kind to each other. God bless you and your family!
How he looks at you aw, you guys are adorable ☺!!🐥🐥
Thank your grandmother, your mother and Luke for sharing themselves, even for just a little, with us.
This was lovely getting to meet the most important people in your life. Thank you so much for sharing
This space you have created Paola, is precious. Thank you. 💖
Your both so cute together and you can see the love you both have for each other. All the happiness in the world
It was so nice to meet your mother and grandmother. They made me smile the whole time I was watching. Made me miss my mother so much. And Luke, don't tell him this but he's a treasure. I am fortunate in having one of those in my life as well. (47 years). May you both be as happy. Thank you Paola. 💕🤗
@Diane C, you wrote the exact words I would have said. My sister was a Diane C for Carpenter, 2 yrs 2 days younger than me. She passed 5 yrs ago. I have been married 47 yrs also. I couldn’t help but notice the similarities. 🙂
I enjoy Paola’s peaceful, calming nature and seeing her with her beautiful mom/grandmother and handsome Luke (my youngest grandsons name) was a real treat! God bless you all!
@@joycecook8876 😊💕
I totally agree with you! My treasure and gift from God, my hubby and I have been married 44 years!
It is so gratifying and heart warming to read about your long term relationships. Thank you for sharing that. Does my heart good. I am single and have been for 95% of my adult life. I am in my mid 60s but I still believe in marriage and love. I have learned to be and am truly content in my singleness but wouldn’t rule out that possibility for me even at this late stage in life. God bless you all!
oh so sweet, especially you with Luke,,,, very very blessed that you have shared your loved ones on camera. Blessings to you all 🙏🧚♀🧚♂🧚
This was beyond lovely!! I am going to watch again - what beautiful souls!!!!
You're an apple that didn't fall far from the tree,
Lovely to meet Luke, your mom and abuela. They all exude kindness and love. Now I understand even more where you got your beautiful smile from. Thank you for sharing your spontaneous idea with us.
Lovely, gentle souls. This was heartwarming - thank you for sharing.
Para los que hablamos español éste video es perfecto. Cuándo escuché a tu abuela decir "no repitan el mismo patrón" me dije: Ésto es sabiduría en su totalidad. Ella es muy sabía (en ese aspecto ya que no conozco otros). Me declaro tu fan desde hoy ;)🥳
Si! Este video lo cambia todo. La hace tan real, natural 😍🥰
We love you Paola, not just your content... 🥰 I've truly enjoyed this video!
Your aesthetic and calming nature are something I look so forward to, thank you for sharing such a personal video with us 💜🌼🦋
❤ thank you so much, it was so nice meeting your mother, abuela and Luke!
Violet: Very nicely said. 🤗
Thank you for this visit with these people you love. Blessings to you all. There is just something enchanting about your videos!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us💚
Oh Paola, how lovely! What a treat to have your loved ones introducing themselves. You seem to have a wonderful family and a great support network
I love this!! It was so special to get to “meet” the people who have made you who you are and get a glimpse into your culture. Thank you for sharing your family with us!
You are all adorable-- your mama, grandma, you and Luke! Thanks for sharing your people with us!
I feel enriched knowing that there are beautiful and gentle people in the world like you. Thank you for sharing this part of your life.
Such a wonderful, brave, and strong line of women to lean on. Loved “meeting” them and Luke! Thanks for opening this bit of your life to us 🥰❤️😘
Betcha no one skipped this,it was so heartfelt and warming. I love you my cottage fairy 🧚🏻♀️
He is a very blessed man!! All the Best for you both!!
This was so sweet. Your mom and grandma are incredibly strong women and such an inspiration! And your relationship is so cute!
You guys are charming and adorable. Blessings on your path together.
Such a beautiful and very personal video. Listening to your grandmother talk about having raised her children differently than how she had been raised was very moving. I also had a very difficult mother who was emotionally and psychologically abusive, rather than physically abusive. I am now aged 63 and I haven't yet recovered, but seeing your mum and grandmother together smiling and laughing was reassuring that perhaps one day I will smile and laugh again.
One day you will sooner than you know!💜🙏
Thank you Paola for speaking about childhood abuse and your grandmother advice is one of the rare 💎 love you all
their laughter was so contagious this was so fun and beautiful in every way! thank you for sharing these amazing souls with us.
What an amazing family!!! Luke's love for you is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing these most precious people with us!
Enjoyed this so much! I especially love getting to see married couples together. Seeing how spouses interact makes me feel like I know them better than when I only see one of them. :) Thank you for introducing us to your husband. :)
So precious. I know this took courage. All of you emanate kindness and authenticity.
How adorable! And a pleasant surprise to meet your hubby, and to see that he is every bit as sweet as you are! 💕
this is my FAVORITE video of yours so far, I felt very identified since my grandmother (the person I love the most) also had a very traumatic childhood because of her own mom's mental issues and necessities, growing up in a big family and in a southamerican country 60 years ago was very tough, and in spite of all that, she raised us in a love bubble, she's the sweetest person I know and she actually looks very much like your grandma too haha I loved watching this so much, abuelas are the best!
Oh, my goodness; you and Luke are so much alike. The same calm, sweet temperament. Good for you Luke, for not giving up on this wonderful woman. I wish you much happiness. ❤
So sweet. Thank you for sharing your loved ones, Paola!
What a happy little viewing! I was literally smiling all the way through. Thanks for giving us a glimpse into the people you love. It’s very apparent much joy rises when you’re with them!
How lovely Paola to meet your Luke, Abuela and your Mum also! I was smiling as I listened to your and Luke’s story about the mountain glacial fed lake. You have a beautiful family! Wishing you and Luke many healthy and happy years together. Warmly, from the Canadian west coast!
Yay!!!!! What a wonderful midweek surprise!!! 🥰
AGREED!!! WOWWWWW!!!!!!! 💘
It was truly wonderful to meet your family. Thank you....sending love.
Luke is the sweetest!! And funniest! Love you guys...this was beautiful!
Paola, you and Luke have a great shared dynamic.... You both had me smiling for your part of the video. I can see that much of your strength and independence you have inherited.