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6 Months

Can it get any cuter?! šŸ™‚

He is 6 months old!

It’s hard to believe that a whole HALF OF A YEAR has gone by already with this precious little mister.

We’ve had a busy month, that’s for sure.

A couple of weeks ago, the Happy Baby got horribly sick.

It started out as the sniffles (courtesy of big brother :-)), and then graduated to bronchiolitis, which made the Happy Baby cough so hard he threw up everything he ate.

He lost an entire month and a half’s worth of weight gain in a matter of days.

And ended up with a double ear-infection along with a cocktail of medicines to help him survive such a terrible blow to his immune system.

I kind of freaked out.

The Happy Hubby had to take me to dinner and have a Comin’ to Jesus Meeting with me where he really challenged me to (once again) fully surrender our child to the Lord (don’t know what I’d do without you, Big Hunny).

It seems that I put him in the basket and then pick him up out of it like 3 seconds later.

Oh, to get it through my thick head that GOD IS IN CONTROL! Ā That God loves the Happy Baby more than me! Ā That He knows what He is doing…

So I opened my arms out to the Lord and gave up my fear, anxiety, desperate need to control/understand things, etc. for the 4,398th time.

I am not even kidding when I tell you that just a few days later, the Happy Baby started CHUGGING his bottles.

I mean, draining them dry, people!

He is now taking like 6-7 ounces at every feeding!

Once we got through the cough and he could actually keep his food down, the weight he had lost came back rather quickly.

I haven’t had to wrestle him with a bottle for several days now.

It’s been amazing.

The Happy Hubby and I are cautious, however… Things could change at any moment, but we are praising God for what He is doing today.

One thing, though, is that through the sickness, we realized that the Happy Baby’s feeding tube is deteriorating – which means we will need to have another surgery to get a more permanent/fancier tube placed.

It is a major bummer because he will have to be sedated again, but on the plus side, the new tube will actually look more like a little belly button instead of this long, dangly thing that the Happy Baby now thinks is a toy.

I am serious – I almost had heart failure the other day when I was changing his diaper and his little hands descended on the tube and pulled with such great force I thought his intestines were going to fly out and across the room.

Lil’ rascal.

The surgery is scheduled for the 18th of October – will you join me in prayer for that day? Ā Asking God to let it be an easy procedure – with no set-backs like his last one. Ā I will keep updates coming on the Facebook page…

In the meantime, the Happy Baby is just that – happy. Ā Even when he was so sick – barfing left and right – he’d look up at me with his sweet little grin and while I was panicking about all the throw up, God comforted me with my little one’s winsome personality.

He sure is a warrior.

Y’all are the best prayer partners a blogger could ask for! šŸ™‚

Hugs.

-Julie

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22 Comments

  1. Ryan Brasington

    October 9, 2012 at 10:58 am

    I expected it to end “Happy feeding tube-ing.” =) Surprise ending! Loved the post baby!

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  2. Julie

    October 9, 2012 at 11:06 am

    Happy 6 months, sweet baby! Such a lot to have happen to one tiny person in just 6 months, its hard to believe that’s all the time it has been! Lots of struggles for your whole family, but what a blessing to have you all come out stronger and more sure of God’s love for you all than when you began. We’ll be thinking and praying for your little one on his up-coming surgery!

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      October 9, 2012 at 11:08 am

      Julie – thank you so much for your faithful prayers and faithful comments on my blog… You are a real blessing and encouragement to me!

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  3. Leslie

    October 9, 2012 at 11:11 am

    What a testimony your little one is. To be so young and to be so used by God to bless and encourage others. Not to say that your family is not a testimony. You all are. But, gradually it is becoming more how God is using him to bless others. The older he gets, the more he begins to remind me of the beginnings of Tim Tebow who God has used over the years to bless so many. We don’t know what the Lord has for his future buy God is in it and he certainly has the prayers of a multitude going up to the Lord on his behalf.

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  4. Barbara

    October 9, 2012 at 11:16 am

    Prayers lifted up for your precious family..

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  5. Sam MIller

    October 9, 2012 at 11:27 am

    Just love how the Lord works in your (chronicalled) life! Thank you for sharing & for allowing all of us to partner with you & your family in prayer. YOu have such grace & strength in the face of adversity….PHIL 4:13 personified!

    Hugs to you, momma to momma, ~Sam ( momma to five)

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  6. Nilufer Syed Mankar

    October 9, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    Julie, Ur a winner…and ur little dumplings..they the the soooooooooper winners of all ! Ur faith and happiness had rubbed off onto them and thats exactly what they will be..faithful happy little winners… šŸ™‚ Yes the little one will be in my prayers for sure along with ur family…ull get thru this but in all of it jus remember what ur hubby keeps reminding u…The little one will be with the bestest care taker of all thru out…God bless u and a hearfelt blessing coming up on the 18th for ur little man…Best of luck..keep us posted.

    P.S – There are times when I draw strength and faith reading ur posts out of the blue, like today…somehow God wanted to tell me to surrender..so I will too. šŸ™‚ Thank u Julie… šŸ™‚

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  7. Tammy

    October 9, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    Julie,

    I will continue to pray for you guys but especially on the 18th. Although I haven’t met you and your family, you are an inspiration to me. I too have an extremely hard time of letting go of things. My girls are 21 and 18 now, and it doesn’t get any easier now that they are both in college. But then when I finally turn the worrying over to God it all falls into place. Thank you and your family for being such a Christian examples in today’s society. I love all the updates, please keep them coming.

    Tammy

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  8. julie

    October 9, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    I wil make poster ” Nilufer ” words mine:
    (There are times when I draw strength and faith reading ur posts.)

    It is so true and a blessing to me!
    Thank you for sharing your story. God bless yall soecially the happy baby during his surgery.
    In Christ,
    Julie

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  9. Frances

    October 9, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    So beautiful, Baby and words. Very very good to hear he is doing well.

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  10. Lisa

    October 9, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    Praise God that Happy baby has made it through his first cold with flying colors and maybe a few gray hairs for you šŸ™‚ Pray for you often but will def. do so on the 18th.
    Lisa

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  11. Joyce

    October 9, 2012 at 5:28 pm

    So glad to hear he’s doing better! I was worried when I texted you the other day with a “How’s the Happy Baby feeling now?” and got no response. Praise God for this great improvement in his feeding! How He uses even those things that try us (like infections and vomiting) to accomplish great things! Much love! PS – Can’t tell you how happy it made me to see you leading worship Sunday! That felt like a victory!!!

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  12. J MATTHEWS

    October 9, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    Julie, you don’t know me. I’m Sarah Hajduk’s mom, and I just wanted you to know I’ve been praying for you & your family Ā & especially the Happy Baby and Happy Buddy since the beginning. Just wanted to encourage you and tell you how your awesome God is using you, an amazing woman, to bless the lives of so many! Proud to have you as a “sister”! Jackie MatthewsĀ 

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    WordPress.com Happy Home Fairy posted: “Can it get any cuter?! šŸ™‚ He is 6 months old! It’s hard to believe that a whole HALF OF A YEAR has gone by already with this precious little mister. We’ve had a busy month, that’s for sure. A couple of weeks ago, the Happy Baby got horribly sick. It”

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  13. MARLA

    October 9, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    Julie & Ryan…so thankful to know that Jet is feeling better and gaining weight and guzzling his bottles!! God bless you for your prayerful heart and your faithful testimony of God’s grace and work in your heart and your family. It blessed my heart to see you & Ryan both leading worship together this past Sunday! I’m sorry I haven’t written much lately…it doesn’t mean I haven’t been praying! Just life has gotten a bit chaotic lately and like you, I have to keep surrendering my fear. You are all often in my prayers and always in my heart! Many prayers for Oct. 18th! Love to all, Marla šŸ™‚

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  14. Julie W

    October 9, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    Praying for y’all. That is never easy-no matter how big or small but I am confident in our really BIG God to comfort you all. Keep us all posted!

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  15. Joanna Grimes

    October 9, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    Praise God!!!! So, so, so grateful! 6-7?! That’s a TON!

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  16. Summer

    October 10, 2012 at 1:59 am

    He is such a cutie pie! What great pics!! Just wanted to say – 1. don’t live cautiously, waiting on the other shoe to drop – Satan will try to find a way to make that happen! Live with happy baby, just like you do with happy buddy – so tired at night you just wanna crash, because you’ve been soooo busy from all the fun! You just said yourself that God is in control – so live like it! šŸ™‚ 2. LOTS of kiddos DO pull their tube out – they just have to be re-inserted šŸ™ “no biggie” says the NICU nurse šŸ˜‰ and because I am a NICU nurse, I have to say – no intestines would go flying šŸ˜‰ only yummies from the tummy – intestines are not near tube – well, I am assuming this is a GTube, and not a GJ!! Ack…maybe only the beginnings of intestines! šŸ˜‰ Deep inhale, Mama. Smile. Calm. Exhale. Stop picking up the basket!! šŸ™‚ NOT YOUR JOB! I’ll be praying for y’all! Two days after my 6th 29th birthday, so pray for my memory! šŸ˜€

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    • Kasey

      October 10, 2012 at 9:44 am

      We are praying for you daily. We will be praying for the surgery next week. Thank you for sharing so honestly. The happy baby is so blessed to call you mommy.

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  17. brittbp

    October 10, 2012 at 11:10 am

    Continued prayers for your family from ours. God’s love is shining down on your happy baby for all the world to see! He is doing amazing things through him and your family. I hope that this comforts you, even when you feel you are fighting an uphill battle. You are truly an inspiration in how to live God’s Word, even through your struggles. Take care of your happy family!! : )

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  18. alisha

    October 10, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    What a sweet Happy Baby! He is so precious! I am praying for him and for you guys too. I know God will get you through.

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  19. Sue {munchkin munchies}

    October 11, 2012 at 3:49 am

    I will be praying for the Happy Baby, especially on the 18th! He’s a little darlin’! I am so grateful that God is in control:)

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  20. Jennifer Flanders

    October 11, 2012 at 9:08 am

    Oh, Julie. What a heart-warming, precious smile! Praying, praying, praying for all of you and for a successful surgery free of complications.

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āœ… Go see a fun movie šŸŽ„ 
āœ… Eat French fries and also his French fries šŸŸ 
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  • ā¤ļøšŸ¤šŸ’™Favorite day!šŸ’™šŸ¤ā¤ļø

Galatians 5:13 says, ā€œFor you were calledĀ to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunityĀ for the flesh, but serve one another through love.ā€

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🄳

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Writing this while you are playing a game of hockey with your little brothers in the living room - because you are awesome and love making your little brothers happy. You are commentating the entire game, complete with buzzer sound effects and crowd cheers. šŸ„…šŸ’šŸ“£

Moving to a new school this year was not easy. We had some hard times, some big disappointments, some dreams crushed… but you didn’t give up. You kept showing up, believing good is always on the way in God’s plans. And sure enough, you’ve made some new friends, discovered a new passion for running, gave it your all, and even rocked a mullet. šŸ˜…

You are strong, creative, full of integrity, purity, wit, fun, wisdom, care, responsibility, discernment, intelligence, and love. We could not be more proud of you!!! ā¤ļøšŸ§”šŸ’›

Happiest of birthdays, bruh! šŸ˜Ž
  • Just really grateful that everyone is smiling! We love you, Hollywood Beach! ā˜€ļøšŸŒŠšŸŒ“
  • This passage really encouraged me recently! It comes from Jeremiah 17:7-8.

I’m drawn to passages that describe the fruit of a person who loves and trusts God. This is what we are offered every single day in Christ! But I definitely don’t *feel* fruitful, steady, and confident every single day! I am often tossed around by my circumstances, ruled by my emotions, distracted by worldly pleasures, and basically overthinking everything in the universe.

Interesting that the verses just before it say,

ā€œCursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength…he shall not see when good comesā€¦ā€

Maybe we get so focused on what everyone around us has or is doing that we miss standing confident on all the good he is sending into our own lives. We grasp at ā€œif onlysā€ and ā€œwhat ifsā€ so regularly that we are paralyzed to see good or do any good for Him.

Put your hope in God! Look at Him! Command your soul to remember. Stop scrolling. Look your people in the eye. Do something kind for someone! Choose to not be the main character! Tell the overthinking part of your brain to be quiet and thank God instead. Even when it is hard! Deep roots are never formed without some struggle.

This is where we get to be blessed, sisters. Trusting in Jesus (even when it looks a little desperate and needy) will produce strong, fruitful, and confident women in the Lord! šŸ’›šŸ§”ā¤ļøšŸ’™šŸ©µšŸ’š
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The last 2 weeks have been so sweet. Just soaking up time together… in their home… for the last time. 

It’s weird to see everything empty, but if there’s one thing I have learned, it is that home is where your mom and dad are! It has little to do with spaces and decor and everything to do with hearts and spirits. 

May we all create homes of love and light and warmth. ✨It travels with you wherever you have to go.✨

I’m grateful they won’t be too far away. And they are already planning to come back for a visit in 2 weeks. šŸ˜‚ 

Love you so much, Mom and Dad. You are forever my home! ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹
  • I don’t always share my fries when they ask. It’s been a long time since I’ve stuck a note in their lunch boxes. I handed over a load of stinky laundry that I let sit too long before moving to the dryer for them to put away because I didn’t have the energy to rewash it. I am not the best listener when I am stressed. I sometimes cry in front of them listening to worship on the way to work because I’m desperate and needy. I fuss about the level of mess in the house almost daily. 

I am not a perfect mom. Most days I’m tired and feel like I am failing. 

But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever!

If I had to stand on one thing in motherhood it would be that I am certainly not enough, but Jesus is.  He is filling in every gap. He is meeting every need I don’t. He is working and moving in spite of me. Praise God for that amazing grace! And He loves that I keep showing up and needing Him. He loves that I seek His face always. Even when I’m being fussy and wrestling with the parts of me that are selfish and wanting.

Because God is my shepherd - I won’t be wanting. I won’t be wanting to have the perfect home or perfect circumstances. May the Lord find me wanting and hungry for more of Him in my mothering. I hope they will see that hunger more than my hunger for fries. And I pray they will learn to hunger for Him, too. 

**Only He can satisfy.**

Happy Mother’s Day, dear ones! God is enough for you! šŸ’
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Easter 2025 Thoughts >>

Been off of social media for Lent and it’s been amazing. Never underestimate the power of a good fast. There is fullness of the Lord to be had! šŸ™ŒšŸ»

This morning we woke up early for Easter service rehearsal. But one kiddo wouldn’t get out of bed, one kiddo was crying about having to wear a collared shirt, one experimented with some Easter basket goodies in the bathroom without my knowledge and there was a strange purple substance all over everything just as we really needed to get out the door, and one was dealing with an upset stomach the whole drive to church.

Meanwhile I’m yelling at everyone to JUST BE HAPPY BECAUSE JESUS IS RISEN!!!!!

I wish it hadn’t taken me this long in motherhood to learn that the chaos and mess and poop emergencies are the real stuff of life. You can wallow in the badness of it all on such a special morning, or you can remember that all the crazy is really why He came to do what He did. To offer PEACE in the chaos, JOY in the mess, a steady heart when someone’s about to have an accident in the car in their Easter outfit (that they hate anyways). 

Joy comes in the morning, friends, and joy comes in the MOMENT. He died and rose again to make sure of it.

God bless you! āœļøšŸ’šŸ™ŒšŸ»šŸ˜
  • Woohoo! 🄳 The kids are at Grammie’s and we went to a wedding! Got to get dressed up, see Ryan rock it as the ā€œprofessional officiantā€ (this is what the wedding coordinator called him), eat a free steak, and even dance a little! šŸ’ƒšŸ¼šŸŖ©

My favorite thing that Ryan said during the ceremony was that God made Adam wait for Eve. He paraded all the Mr. and Mrs. animals in front of him long enough until Adam’s longing matched God’s good gift. The timing was then right, Adam was ready to fully appreciate and treasure his Mrs. ā€œManā€.

To be honest, I almost didn’t attend the wedding with Ryan! I wasn’t feeling great and the idea of being home without kids all day to catch up on cleaning and laundry was pretty appealing. But the little nudge in me said DO NOT MISS THIS. I wanted to hear Ryan’s message and watch him lead this precious couple’s ceremony. I knew it was important to him that I be there. So because I treasure him, I went.

And I wasn’t the only one treasuring today! Ryan thanked me for coming with him, he danced with me even though I knew he would rather die than be on the dance floor, and he let me run into the store on the way home to end the day with some chocolate.

So here’s to treasuring one another - looking first to your spouse’s interests before your own, being their biggest fan, and telling them they look super hot in the fancy suit.

I mean, after all, he is a professional. 😁
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āœ… Laugh a ton šŸ˜‚
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Galatians 5:13 says, ā€œFor you were calledĀ to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunityĀ for the flesh, but serve one another through love.ā€

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🄳

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ā¤ļøšŸ¤šŸ’™Favorite day!šŸ’™šŸ¤ā¤ļø

Galatians 5:13 says, ā€œFor you were calledĀ to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunityĀ for the flesh, but serve one another through love.ā€

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🄳

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ā¤ļøšŸ¤šŸ’™Favorite day!šŸ’™šŸ¤ā¤ļø

Galatians 5:13 says, ā€œFor you were calledĀ to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunityĀ for the flesh, but serve one another through love.ā€

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🄳

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ā¤ļøšŸ¤šŸ’™Favorite day!šŸ’™šŸ¤ā¤ļø

Galatians 5:13 says, ā€œFor you were calledĀ to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunityĀ for the flesh, but serve one another through love.ā€

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🄳

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ā¤ļøšŸ¤šŸ’™Favorite day!šŸ’™šŸ¤ā¤ļø

Galatians 5:13 says, ā€œFor you were calledĀ to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunityĀ for the flesh, but serve one another through love.ā€

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🄳

šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­
ā¤ļøšŸ¤šŸ’™Favorite day!šŸ’™šŸ¤ā¤ļø

Galatians 5:13 says, ā€œFor you were calledĀ to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunityĀ for the flesh, but serve one another through love.ā€

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🄳

šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­
ā¤ļøšŸ¤šŸ’™Favorite day!šŸ’™šŸ¤ā¤ļø

Galatians 5:13 says, ā€œFor you were calledĀ to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunityĀ for the flesh, but serve one another through love.ā€

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🄳

šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­
ā¤ļøšŸ¤šŸ’™Favorite day!šŸ’™šŸ¤ā¤ļø

Galatians 5:13 says, ā€œFor you were calledĀ to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunityĀ for the flesh, but serve one another through love.ā€

The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. 

It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends.

These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth!

Happy Birthday America! 🄳

šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­
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ā¤ļøšŸ¤šŸ’™Favorite day!šŸ’™šŸ¤ā¤ļø Galatians 5:13 says, ā€œFor you were calledĀ to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunityĀ for the flesh, but serve one another through love.ā€ The Lord gave us some helpful instructions on freedom and we are very much in need of them! May we set our gaze not on division and fighting, but on asking God how we can be a part of the solution - small, faithful acts of Spirit-led love every day to the people in our world. It is here in America where we can freely and confidently respond to Zion’s request to gather as a family in the living room to pray for the leg pains he has been having. We can bake muffins in our kitchens, leave surprises at someone’s doorstep, share a Bible verse with the grocery store employee, and worship on Sunday with friends. These freedoms were purchased at a great cost, as many chose to lay down their lives in an ultimate act of love. May we remember. And may that remembering lead us right back to Galatians 5:13 and Jesus’ ultimate act of love. This holy inspiration is what we need to rise each day in humble gratitude for freedom in Christ to pour out, serve, and build His kingdom here on earth! Happy Birthday America! 🄳 šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ§ØšŸŒ­
2 months ago
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šŸŽ‰ NOAH is 16! šŸŽ‰

Writing this while you are playing a game of hockey with your little brothers in the living room - because you are awesome and love making your little brothers happy. You are commentating the entire game, complete with buzzer sound effects and crowd cheers. šŸ„…šŸ’šŸ“£

Moving to a new school this year was not easy. We had some hard times, some big disappointments, some dreams crushed… but you didn’t give up. You kept showing up, believing good is always on the way in God’s plans. And sure enough, you’ve made some new friends, discovered a new passion for running, gave it your all, and even rocked a mullet. šŸ˜…

You are strong, creative, full of integrity, purity, wit, fun, wisdom, care, responsibility, discernment, intelligence, and love. We could not be more proud of you!!! ā¤ļøšŸ§”šŸ’›

Happiest of birthdays, bruh! šŸ˜Ž
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šŸŽ‰ NOAH is 16! šŸŽ‰ Writing this while you are playing a game of hockey with your little brothers in the living room - because you are awesome and love making your little brothers happy. You are commentating the entire game, complete with buzzer sound effects and crowd cheers. šŸ„…šŸ’šŸ“£ Moving to a new school this year was not easy. We had some hard times, some big disappointments, some dreams crushed… but you didn’t give up. You kept showing up, believing good is always on the way in God’s plans. And sure enough, you’ve made some new friends, discovered a new passion for running, gave it your all, and even rocked a mullet. šŸ˜… You are strong, creative, full of integrity, purity, wit, fun, wisdom, care, responsibility, discernment, intelligence, and love. We could not be more proud of you!!! ā¤ļøšŸ§”šŸ’› Happiest of birthdays, bruh! šŸ˜Ž
2 months ago
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Just really grateful that everyone is smiling! We love you, Hollywood Beach! ā˜€ļøšŸŒŠšŸŒ“
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Just really grateful that everyone is smiling! We love you, Hollywood Beach! ā˜€ļøšŸŒŠšŸŒ“
2 months ago
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This passage really encouraged me recently! It comes from Jeremiah 17:7-8. I’m drawn to passages that describe the fruit of a person who loves and trusts God. This is what we are offered every single day in Christ! But I definitely don’t *feel* fruitful, steady, and confident every single day! I am often tossed around by my circumstances, ruled by my emotions, distracted by worldly pleasures, and basically overthinking everything in the universe. Interesting that the verses just before it say, ā€œCursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength…he shall not see when good comesā€¦ā€ Maybe we get so focused on what everyone around us has or is doing that we miss standing confident on all the good he is sending into our own lives. We grasp at ā€œif onlysā€ and ā€œwhat ifsā€ so regularly that we are paralyzed to see good or do any good for Him. Put your hope in God! Look at Him! Command your soul to remember. Stop scrolling. Look your people in the eye. Do something kind for someone! Choose to not be the main character! Tell the overthinking part of your brain to be quiet and thank God instead. Even when it is hard! Deep roots are never formed without some struggle. This is where we get to be blessed, sisters. Trusting in Jesus (even when it looks a little desperate and needy) will produce strong, fruitful, and confident women in the Lord! šŸ’›šŸ§”ā¤ļøšŸ’™šŸ©µšŸ’š
2 months ago
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My parents are moving. 😢

The last 2 weeks have been so sweet. Just soaking up time together… in their home… for the last time. 

It’s weird to see everything empty, but if there’s one thing I have learned, it is that home is where your mom and dad are! It has little to do with spaces and decor and everything to do with hearts and spirits. 

May we all create homes of love and light and warmth. ✨It travels with you wherever you have to go.✨

I’m grateful they won’t be too far away. And they are already planning to come back for a visit in 2 weeks. šŸ˜‚ 

Love you so much, Mom and Dad. You are forever my home! ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹
My parents are moving. 😢

The last 2 weeks have been so sweet. Just soaking up time together… in their home… for the last time. 

It’s weird to see everything empty, but if there’s one thing I have learned, it is that home is where your mom and dad are! It has little to do with spaces and decor and everything to do with hearts and spirits. 

May we all create homes of love and light and warmth. ✨It travels with you wherever you have to go.✨

I’m grateful they won’t be too far away. And they are already planning to come back for a visit in 2 weeks. šŸ˜‚ 

Love you so much, Mom and Dad. You are forever my home! ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹
My parents are moving. 😢

The last 2 weeks have been so sweet. Just soaking up time together… in their home… for the last time. 

It’s weird to see everything empty, but if there’s one thing I have learned, it is that home is where your mom and dad are! It has little to do with spaces and decor and everything to do with hearts and spirits. 

May we all create homes of love and light and warmth. ✨It travels with you wherever you have to go.✨

I’m grateful they won’t be too far away. And they are already planning to come back for a visit in 2 weeks. šŸ˜‚ 

Love you so much, Mom and Dad. You are forever my home! ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹
My parents are moving. 😢

The last 2 weeks have been so sweet. Just soaking up time together… in their home… for the last time. 

It’s weird to see everything empty, but if there’s one thing I have learned, it is that home is where your mom and dad are! It has little to do with spaces and decor and everything to do with hearts and spirits. 

May we all create homes of love and light and warmth. ✨It travels with you wherever you have to go.✨

I’m grateful they won’t be too far away. And they are already planning to come back for a visit in 2 weeks. šŸ˜‚ 

Love you so much, Mom and Dad. You are forever my home! ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹
My parents are moving. 😢

The last 2 weeks have been so sweet. Just soaking up time together… in their home… for the last time. 

It’s weird to see everything empty, but if there’s one thing I have learned, it is that home is where your mom and dad are! It has little to do with spaces and decor and everything to do with hearts and spirits. 

May we all create homes of love and light and warmth. ✨It travels with you wherever you have to go.✨

I’m grateful they won’t be too far away. And they are already planning to come back for a visit in 2 weeks. šŸ˜‚ 

Love you so much, Mom and Dad. You are forever my home! ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹
My parents are moving. 😢

The last 2 weeks have been so sweet. Just soaking up time together… in their home… for the last time. 

It’s weird to see everything empty, but if there’s one thing I have learned, it is that home is where your mom and dad are! It has little to do with spaces and decor and everything to do with hearts and spirits. 

May we all create homes of love and light and warmth. ✨It travels with you wherever you have to go.✨

I’m grateful they won’t be too far away. And they are already planning to come back for a visit in 2 weeks. šŸ˜‚ 

Love you so much, Mom and Dad. You are forever my home! ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹
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My parents are moving. 😢 The last 2 weeks have been so sweet. Just soaking up time together… in their home… for the last time. It’s weird to see everything empty, but if there’s one thing I have learned, it is that home is where your mom and dad are! It has little to do with spaces and decor and everything to do with hearts and spirits. May we all create homes of love and light and warmth. ✨It travels with you wherever you have to go.✨ I’m grateful they won’t be too far away. And they are already planning to come back for a visit in 2 weeks. šŸ˜‚ Love you so much, Mom and Dad. You are forever my home! ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹
2 months ago
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I don’t always share my fries when they ask. It’s been a long time since I’ve stuck a note in their lunch boxes. I handed over a load of stinky laundry that I let sit too long before moving to the dryer for them to put away because I didn’t have the energy to rewash it. I am not the best listener when I am stressed. I sometimes cry in front of them listening to worship on the way to work because I’m desperate and needy. I fuss about the level of mess in the house almost daily. 

I am not a perfect mom. Most days I’m tired and feel like I am failing. 

But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever!

If I had to stand on one thing in motherhood it would be that I am certainly not enough, but Jesus is.  He is filling in every gap. He is meeting every need I don’t. He is working and moving in spite of me. Praise God for that amazing grace! And He loves that I keep showing up and needing Him. He loves that I seek His face always. Even when I’m being fussy and wrestling with the parts of me that are selfish and wanting.

Because God is my shepherd - I won’t be wanting. I won’t be wanting to have the perfect home or perfect circumstances. May the Lord find me wanting and hungry for more of Him in my mothering. I hope they will see that hunger more than my hunger for fries. And I pray they will learn to hunger for Him, too. 

**Only He can satisfy.**

Happy Mother’s Day, dear ones! God is enough for you! šŸ’
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I don’t always share my fries when they ask. It’s been a long time since I’ve stuck a note in their lunch boxes. I handed over a load of stinky laundry that I let sit too long before moving to the dryer for them to put away because I didn’t have the energy to rewash it. I am not the best listener when I am stressed. I sometimes cry in front of them listening to worship on the way to work because I’m desperate and needy. I fuss about the level of mess in the house almost daily. I am not a perfect mom. Most days I’m tired and feel like I am failing. But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever! If I had to stand on one thing in motherhood it would be that I am certainly not enough, but Jesus is. He is filling in every gap. He is meeting every need I don’t. He is working and moving in spite of me. Praise God for that amazing grace! And He loves that I keep showing up and needing Him. He loves that I seek His face always. Even when I’m being fussy and wrestling with the parts of me that are selfish and wanting. Because God is my shepherd - I won’t be wanting. I won’t be wanting to have the perfect home or perfect circumstances. May the Lord find me wanting and hungry for more of Him in my mothering. I hope they will see that hunger more than my hunger for fries. And I pray they will learn to hunger for Him, too. **Only He can satisfy.** Happy Mother’s Day, dear ones! God is enough for you! šŸ’
4 months ago
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āœļøšŸ’HAPPY EASTERšŸ’āœļø

Easter 2025 Thoughts >>

Been off of social media for Lent and it’s been amazing. Never underestimate the power of a good fast. There is fullness of the Lord to be had! šŸ™ŒšŸ»

This morning we woke up early for Easter service rehearsal. But one kiddo wouldn’t get out of bed, one kiddo was crying about having to wear a collared shirt, one experimented with some Easter basket goodies in the bathroom without my knowledge and there was a strange purple substance all over everything just as we really needed to get out the door, and one was dealing with an upset stomach the whole drive to church.

Meanwhile I’m yelling at everyone to JUST BE HAPPY BECAUSE JESUS IS RISEN!!!!!

I wish it hadn’t taken me this long in motherhood to learn that the chaos and mess and poop emergencies are the real stuff of life. You can wallow in the badness of it all on such a special morning, or you can remember that all the crazy is really why He came to do what He did. To offer PEACE in the chaos, JOY in the mess, a steady heart when someone’s about to have an accident in the car in their Easter outfit (that they hate anyways). 

Joy comes in the morning, friends, and joy comes in the MOMENT. He died and rose again to make sure of it.

God bless you! āœļøšŸ’šŸ™ŒšŸ»šŸ˜
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āœļøšŸ’HAPPY EASTERšŸ’āœļø Easter 2025 Thoughts >> Been off of social media for Lent and it’s been amazing. Never underestimate the power of a good fast. There is fullness of the Lord to be had! šŸ™ŒšŸ» This morning we woke up early for Easter service rehearsal. But one kiddo wouldn’t get out of bed, one kiddo was crying about having to wear a collared shirt, one experimented with some Easter basket goodies in the bathroom without my knowledge and there was a strange purple substance all over everything just as we really needed to get out the door, and one was dealing with an upset stomach the whole drive to church. Meanwhile I’m yelling at everyone to JUST BE HAPPY BECAUSE JESUS IS RISEN!!!!! I wish it hadn’t taken me this long in motherhood to learn that the chaos and mess and poop emergencies are the real stuff of life. You can wallow in the badness of it all on such a special morning, or you can remember that all the crazy is really why He came to do what He did. To offer PEACE in the chaos, JOY in the mess, a steady heart when someone’s about to have an accident in the car in their Easter outfit (that they hate anyways). Joy comes in the morning, friends, and joy comes in the MOMENT. He died and rose again to make sure of it. God bless you! āœļøšŸ’šŸ™ŒšŸ»šŸ˜
4 months ago
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Woohoo! 🄳 The kids are at Grammie’s and we went to a wedding! Got to get dressed up, see Ryan rock it as the ā€œprofessional officiantā€ (this is what the wedding coordinator called him), eat a free steak, and even dance a little! šŸ’ƒšŸ¼šŸŖ©

My favorite thing that Ryan said during the ceremony was that God made Adam wait for Eve. He paraded all the Mr. and Mrs. animals in front of him long enough until Adam’s longing matched God’s good gift. The timing was then right, Adam was ready to fully appreciate and treasure his Mrs. ā€œManā€.

To be honest, I almost didn’t attend the wedding with Ryan! I wasn’t feeling great and the idea of being home without kids all day to catch up on cleaning and laundry was pretty appealing. But the little nudge in me said DO NOT MISS THIS. I wanted to hear Ryan’s message and watch him lead this precious couple’s ceremony. I knew it was important to him that I be there. So because I treasure him, I went.

And I wasn’t the only one treasuring today! Ryan thanked me for coming with him, he danced with me even though I knew he would rather die than be on the dance floor, and he let me run into the store on the way home to end the day with some chocolate.

So here’s to treasuring one another - looking first to your spouse’s interests before your own, being their biggest fan, and telling them they look super hot in the fancy suit.

I mean, after all, he is a professional. 😁
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Woohoo! 🄳 The kids are at Grammie’s and we went to a wedding! Got to get dressed up, see Ryan rock it as the ā€œprofessional officiantā€ (this is what the wedding coordinator called him), eat a free steak, and even dance a little! šŸ’ƒšŸ¼šŸŖ© My favorite thing that Ryan said during the ceremony was that God made Adam wait for Eve. He paraded all the Mr. and Mrs. animals in front of him long enough until Adam’s longing matched God’s good gift. The timing was then right, Adam was ready to fully appreciate and treasure his Mrs. ā€œManā€. To be honest, I almost didn’t attend the wedding with Ryan! I wasn’t feeling great and the idea of being home without kids all day to catch up on cleaning and laundry was pretty appealing. But the little nudge in me said DO NOT MISS THIS. I wanted to hear Ryan’s message and watch him lead this precious couple’s ceremony. I knew it was important to him that I be there. So because I treasure him, I went. And I wasn’t the only one treasuring today! Ryan thanked me for coming with him, he danced with me even though I knew he would rather die than be on the dance floor, and he let me run into the store on the way home to end the day with some chocolate. So here’s to treasuring one another - looking first to your spouse’s interests before your own, being their biggest fan, and telling them they look super hot in the fancy suit. I mean, after all, he is a professional. 😁
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