Theia’s been asking a lot of questions which have led to some awesome conversations. Brian and I are both amazed at how even at 4 years old there is so much their little heads and hearts can take in. She quietly sat at the table and drew this picture, and glued a cross of yarn […]
photo credit Simple words I needed to read this morning. Stop worrying, hurrying, planning, rushing, stessing. Be still. Enjoy the moments right now, even if they are not what you planned And know. Know I am here, right now when things are going unplanned. I hear you. My promises are still true. Know I will […]
photo credit I choose joy. I choose gratitude. I choose to step over the legos, babies, star wars figures and strollers and not complain that I just cleaned up. I choose gentleness. I choose to get up in the dark to have a moment to myself. I choose to follow Him when even when I […]
So I started a journey today that will end in about 5 months. I am hopeful it will bring me closer to God, spur on my need and desire for the Word and establish new friendships with others who are on this same journey with me. It will be challenging, yes. What could this be […]
Remember this post when I announced a book that was coming out soon and I was so excited about it? And then I randomly won a contest on the (in)courage blog and won Grace for Good Girl and some other really cool prizes! Pretty awesome, right? Well I’ve been s l o w l y […]
photo credit Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard […]
This is way easier said than done isn’t it? So I keep it in a place where I can easily be reminded. For I have 6 little eyes watching my every move. They are the best copy cats I know. For better or worse they do what I do. Let it be these that they […]
I’m learning and striving to live out what love is. It is in everything we do. It’s apart of us. It’s hard to escape it if you really desire to fully embrace it. Here’s what I’m seeing. Love is patient…waiting for my independent almost 4 year old to change her outfit again right before it […]
Here are some things on the great and fabulous pinterest that caught my eye this week. Source: whiskandaprayer.blogspot.com via Aubrey on Pinterest I made this for dinner this week and it was a-maz-ing! I’m a big mac n cheese fan so that helps but seriously very easy and very delicious! Source: mandjsherry.blogspot.com via Aubrey on […]