Thankful!

We had the privilege to host Thanksgiving this year and I really wanted this time to be a blessing for my family in a tangible way. So, when we sat down for our meal, rather than just scarfing down the delicious food in silence, we each shared one specific way every person is a blessing. It was such a sweet time of speaking life into each other, and it truly brought us closer. I appreciate my family for being willing to step out like this. Nothing can replace the words we heard that day! Proverbs 16:24 "Kind words are like honey- sweet to the soul and healing for the body."

 

...is channeling their inner Diva

...is celebrating 5 years with Jordy

Happy 5th Birthday, Jordan!

Before birthday hair cut!

10 inches of hair for Locks for Love

After birthday hair cut!

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JB

chic-fil-a party with great friends and family!

...is Happy Halloween

...is trying her 'foot' at soccer

Kendall decided she would give soccer a shot this Fall. I'm not sure about this, but I think she mainly wanted to wear the outfit.

She enjoyed it primarily because of her teammates. And she had the added blessing of being on the same team with her BFF- Lily Kate. 

She was so cute to watch. She is not the 'get in the action' type of girl, rather she's the 'how's everyone doing' type of girl. I'd say she was the team cheerleader! If anyone got hurt, she was right there checking on her. If someone from the other team was hurt, she'd do the same. She always had a smile on her face and never thought much about it if they didn't win or score. As long as everyone was happy and together, she considered that success.

So, while she may not make a "career" as a soccer player, she seemed to have a great time! 

And that's a wrap!

...is Rome is beautiful this time of year

We had a wonderful time in Rome visiting Mimi. She is a lovely, beautiful, and vibrant lady.

 I enjoyed sweet conversations sitting on her patio watching the humming birds buzz around. Jason loved taking us to Cave Springs where he grew up going to. Kendall's highlight was feeding the ducks at Cave Springs while Jordan's favorite part was gathering sticks in Mimi's yard to make a 'fire'.

We are so grateful for our sweet time together.

...you put your arms around me and I'm home

The other day while I was driving home from work, I heard the song “Arms” by Christina Perri. It is pretty darn revealing of my inner life when Jason came into my life. I had never truly met a man who was as accepting, patient, faithful, and safe as he was (and is). I was unable to really accept that I was lovable. I was also very resistant to receiving God’s unfailing love, much less a man’s. And, with all my heart, I thank God that He brought this man to show me the way to be loved and to love. 

Here are a few of the lyrics:

“I never thought that you would be the one to hold my heart

But you came around and you knocked me off the ground from the start

You put your arms around me

and I believe that it's easier for you to let me go

You put your arms around me and I'm home...

The world is coming down on me and I can't find a reason to be loved

I never wanna leave you but I can't make you bleed if I'm alone...

I hope that you see right through my walls

I hope that you catch me, 'cause I'm already falling

I'll never let our love get so close

(then) You put your arms around me and I'm home...”

So, to my man: 

“You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever.” (Psalm 45:2) Thank you for allowing God to use you to move mountains in my life. You have been a source of healing for me. Thank you for making me laugh and teaching me not to take myself or life too seriously. Thank you for staying grounded and faithful and taking the time to know me and love me still. Thank you for leading by example, being patient and kind. Thank you for listening so well (sometimes painstakingly), for staying present and responding with wisdom and understanding. You are my best friend and I love you.