They say raising kids takes a village and I'm sure I will learn they are right, but keeping this pregnant lady sane for 9 months took a village too. I am so thankful for friends who have not only gone before me and are willing to share their experiences (and clothes!), but who also point me back to the One that I can truly depend on for my help.
Read MoreMy planning skills are needed and greatly appreciated in day to day household and family operations, but my need to control how the next three months go were choking all the joy out of these happy circumstances.
Read MoreWhen I reflect on my own life, I see very distinct seasons and in each of those seasons, God has used different means of slaying the dragon within me. Currently, He is using my marriage, and like Lewis writes about Eustace's experience with Aslan, it can be painful. After all, I would prefer we operate under the illusion that I'm perfect! I have no flaws, we have no arguments, and Matthew can go to his grave never seeing me at my worst. But, that's not reality and that's not God's design for marriage.
Read MoreThis sweet poem was written in 1989 by Lucille Hurst Johnson, my Great-Great Aunt. I thought it was sweet enough to share as today's throwback!
Read MoreThink about the people that you love the deepest. You live them too don't do?
Your heart and soul share in their joys, sorrows, celebrations, and defeat.
You pray over them, pour into them, and give more than you have.
My phone is right.
I live the people that I love.
My favorite photo of me and the birthday guy!
Read MoreI get overwhelmed sometimes when people give me things. I can feel my insides seizing up and sometimes the enemy says, "you don't deserve those gifts. you aren't good enough to be loved and doted on like this, now you have to do something to earn those things. Earn their love! Earn it!" It's the same with Matthew Darling. And, unfortunately, it's the same with God.
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