The people have spoken @nedsdeclassifiedpod @devonwerkharder @daniel_curtis_lee @ladymshawsters
The people have spoken @nedsdeclassifiedpod @devonwerkharder @daniel_curtis_lee @ladymshawsters
The people have spoken @nedsdeclassifiedpod @devonwerkharder @daniel_curtis_lee @ladymshawsters
The people have spoken @nedsdeclassifiedpod @devonwerkharder @daniel_curtis_lee @ladymshawsters
“Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.” Psalms 90:14 || Reflecting over another year around the sun feeling blessed beyond measure. Thank you Lord 🤲🏼
@icarly
Meet Dr. Kyle tonight on Netflix for the sixth and final season of “Lucifer” (ep. 5 😉)
Hip Hop Hooray…My little homie is TWO legit TWO quit!
Hip Hop Hooray…My little homie is TWO legit TWO quit!
Hip Hop Hooray…My little homie is TWO legit TWO quit!
Hip Hop Hooray…My little homie is TWO legit TWO quit!
Hip Hop Hooray…My little homie is TWO legit TWO quit!
First kid-free vacation since having Deacon and one thing I realized is that there is no amount of geographical distance or room service that can shut my brain off from all the things so instead of fighting off the barrage of thoughts, I invited Jesus into them. I invited him into the messy mental space and let me tell you, my soul is actually rested as a result of daily scripture reading, constant prayer and regular sharing of what God is teaching us with our travel buddies. – Getting away to retreat and relax is so necessary for holistic health against workaholism and in creating regular rhythms to invest in marriage and family but can leave you feeling the way you started since you have to “go back to reality” with full inboxes of unread emails, needy children, loads of laundry, back to back meetings…all ready to pounce upon your arrival. – But the great news is that Jesus is the same today, yesterday and tomorrow. The same God who saved me from a mental breakdown by the Mexican Riviera is fully accessible at home while doing the dishes or self-taping an audition. What a relief (to my bank account) to know that I don’t need to wait until my next vacation to feel soul rest again since true rest comes from Jesus. In fact, this might be one of the first times I don’t dread going home after an amazing vacation because it turns out that our hope doesn’t lie in all-inclusive resorts but in Christ alone.
First kid-free vacation since having Deacon and one thing I realized is that there is no amount of geographical distance or room service that can shut my brain off from all the things so instead of fighting off the barrage of thoughts, I invited Jesus into them. I invited him into the messy mental space and let me tell you, my soul is actually rested as a result of daily scripture reading, constant prayer and regular sharing of what God is teaching us with our travel buddies. – Getting away to retreat and relax is so necessary for holistic health against workaholism and in creating regular rhythms to invest in marriage and family but can leave you feeling the way you started since you have to “go back to reality” with full inboxes of unread emails, needy children, loads of laundry, back to back meetings…all ready to pounce upon your arrival. – But the great news is that Jesus is the same today, yesterday and tomorrow. The same God who saved me from a mental breakdown by the Mexican Riviera is fully accessible at home while doing the dishes or self-taping an audition. What a relief (to my bank account) to know that I don’t need to wait until my next vacation to feel soul rest again since true rest comes from Jesus. In fact, this might be one of the first times I don’t dread going home after an amazing vacation because it turns out that our hope doesn’t lie in all-inclusive resorts but in Christ alone.
First kid-free vacation since having Deacon and one thing I realized is that there is no amount of geographical distance or room service that can shut my brain off from all the things so instead of fighting off the barrage of thoughts, I invited Jesus into them. I invited him into the messy mental space and let me tell you, my soul is actually rested as a result of daily scripture reading, constant prayer and regular sharing of what God is teaching us with our travel buddies. – Getting away to retreat and relax is so necessary for holistic health against workaholism and in creating regular rhythms to invest in marriage and family but can leave you feeling the way you started since you have to “go back to reality” with full inboxes of unread emails, needy children, loads of laundry, back to back meetings…all ready to pounce upon your arrival. – But the great news is that Jesus is the same today, yesterday and tomorrow. The same God who saved me from a mental breakdown by the Mexican Riviera is fully accessible at home while doing the dishes or self-taping an audition. What a relief (to my bank account) to know that I don’t need to wait until my next vacation to feel soul rest again since true rest comes from Jesus. In fact, this might be one of the first times I don’t dread going home after an amazing vacation because it turns out that our hope doesn’t lie in all-inclusive resorts but in Christ alone.
First kid-free vacation since having Deacon and one thing I realized is that there is no amount of geographical distance or room service that can shut my brain off from all the things so instead of fighting off the barrage of thoughts, I invited Jesus into them. I invited him into the messy mental space and let me tell you, my soul is actually rested as a result of daily scripture reading, constant prayer and regular sharing of what God is teaching us with our travel buddies. – Getting away to retreat and relax is so necessary for holistic health against workaholism and in creating regular rhythms to invest in marriage and family but can leave you feeling the way you started since you have to “go back to reality” with full inboxes of unread emails, needy children, loads of laundry, back to back meetings…all ready to pounce upon your arrival. – But the great news is that Jesus is the same today, yesterday and tomorrow. The same God who saved me from a mental breakdown by the Mexican Riviera is fully accessible at home while doing the dishes or self-taping an audition. What a relief (to my bank account) to know that I don’t need to wait until my next vacation to feel soul rest again since true rest comes from Jesus. In fact, this might be one of the first times I don’t dread going home after an amazing vacation because it turns out that our hope doesn’t lie in all-inclusive resorts but in Christ alone.
First kid-free vacation since having Deacon and one thing I realized is that there is no amount of geographical distance or room service that can shut my brain off from all the things so instead of fighting off the barrage of thoughts, I invited Jesus into them. I invited him into the messy mental space and let me tell you, my soul is actually rested as a result of daily scripture reading, constant prayer and regular sharing of what God is teaching us with our travel buddies. – Getting away to retreat and relax is so necessary for holistic health against workaholism and in creating regular rhythms to invest in marriage and family but can leave you feeling the way you started since you have to “go back to reality” with full inboxes of unread emails, needy children, loads of laundry, back to back meetings…all ready to pounce upon your arrival. – But the great news is that Jesus is the same today, yesterday and tomorrow. The same God who saved me from a mental breakdown by the Mexican Riviera is fully accessible at home while doing the dishes or self-taping an audition. What a relief (to my bank account) to know that I don’t need to wait until my next vacation to feel soul rest again since true rest comes from Jesus. In fact, this might be one of the first times I don’t dread going home after an amazing vacation because it turns out that our hope doesn’t lie in all-inclusive resorts but in Christ alone.
First kid-free vacation since having Deacon and one thing I realized is that there is no amount of geographical distance or room service that can shut my brain off from all the things so instead of fighting off the barrage of thoughts, I invited Jesus into them. I invited him into the messy mental space and let me tell you, my soul is actually rested as a result of daily scripture reading, constant prayer and regular sharing of what God is teaching us with our travel buddies. – Getting away to retreat and relax is so necessary for holistic health against workaholism and in creating regular rhythms to invest in marriage and family but can leave you feeling the way you started since you have to “go back to reality” with full inboxes of unread emails, needy children, loads of laundry, back to back meetings…all ready to pounce upon your arrival. – But the great news is that Jesus is the same today, yesterday and tomorrow. The same God who saved me from a mental breakdown by the Mexican Riviera is fully accessible at home while doing the dishes or self-taping an audition. What a relief (to my bank account) to know that I don’t need to wait until my next vacation to feel soul rest again since true rest comes from Jesus. In fact, this might be one of the first times I don’t dread going home after an amazing vacation because it turns out that our hope doesn’t lie in all-inclusive resorts but in Christ alone.
First kid-free vacation since having Deacon and one thing I realized is that there is no amount of geographical distance or room service that can shut my brain off from all the things so instead of fighting off the barrage of thoughts, I invited Jesus into them. I invited him into the messy mental space and let me tell you, my soul is actually rested as a result of daily scripture reading, constant prayer and regular sharing of what God is teaching us with our travel buddies. – Getting away to retreat and relax is so necessary for holistic health against workaholism and in creating regular rhythms to invest in marriage and family but can leave you feeling the way you started since you have to “go back to reality” with full inboxes of unread emails, needy children, loads of laundry, back to back meetings…all ready to pounce upon your arrival. – But the great news is that Jesus is the same today, yesterday and tomorrow. The same God who saved me from a mental breakdown by the Mexican Riviera is fully accessible at home while doing the dishes or self-taping an audition. What a relief (to my bank account) to know that I don’t need to wait until my next vacation to feel soul rest again since true rest comes from Jesus. In fact, this might be one of the first times I don’t dread going home after an amazing vacation because it turns out that our hope doesn’t lie in all-inclusive resorts but in Christ alone.
First kid-free vacation since having Deacon and one thing I realized is that there is no amount of geographical distance or room service that can shut my brain off from all the things so instead of fighting off the barrage of thoughts, I invited Jesus into them. I invited him into the messy mental space and let me tell you, my soul is actually rested as a result of daily scripture reading, constant prayer and regular sharing of what God is teaching us with our travel buddies. – Getting away to retreat and relax is so necessary for holistic health against workaholism and in creating regular rhythms to invest in marriage and family but can leave you feeling the way you started since you have to “go back to reality” with full inboxes of unread emails, needy children, loads of laundry, back to back meetings…all ready to pounce upon your arrival. – But the great news is that Jesus is the same today, yesterday and tomorrow. The same God who saved me from a mental breakdown by the Mexican Riviera is fully accessible at home while doing the dishes or self-taping an audition. What a relief (to my bank account) to know that I don’t need to wait until my next vacation to feel soul rest again since true rest comes from Jesus. In fact, this might be one of the first times I don’t dread going home after an amazing vacation because it turns out that our hope doesn’t lie in all-inclusive resorts but in Christ alone.
The best bunco birthday baby shower brunch I’ve ever been to…and it was mine!! Thank you to everyone involved in making my dreams come true…gathering my people around good food, an interactive game & a neutral boho aesthetic! 🎲 🎂 💕
Preceding every rainbow is a dark, blistering & often less documented storm. When we miscarried last year, I clung tightly to this song, “Promises” by @maverickcitymusic as a reminder that God’s faithfulness is not contingent upon our circumstances but rather all-surpassing in every circumstance. Deacon and I sing it every night before bedtime as a declaration to our souls that the very thing that God is doing in the waiting is JUST AS IMPORTANT as the thing we are waiting for. Once I understood that waiting is ACTIVE not passive, I could hold contentment in one hand and longing in the other. This pregnancy has not been kind to me thus far but I am doing my best to stay thankful amidst the debilitating nausea and exhaustion. Currently on the saltine cracker, tangerine and green tea lemonade diet. Over here praying for a full term, healthy baby due in August 2022! Praying further for all my friends in a season of yearning that the Lord will continue to fulfill your deepest needs while you cling to hope in the darkness.
I wasn’t planning on posting on #infantlossawareness day but felt compelled to post the day after bc there is power in sharing when you’re in the middle of the story and not quite sure how it will end. That being said, I have already processed with my trusted circle of friends, I’ve grieved with @kellydlux, I went back to therapy and most importantly, I’ve invited Jesus into my pain and have allowed him to comfort me in my sadness and fill me with hope in the darkness. – I once talked with a woman who had diabetes and I asked her if there was anything she would do differently in her past if she knew she was going to get diabetes. She said, “Eat more cake.” I was surprised by this response and pressed for clarity. She said “I avoided eating dessert so that I wouldn’t get diabetes and I got diabetes anyways. I wish I had enjoyed more cake.” I never thought more about that conversation until two months ago. – When I saw my positive pregnancy tests, I had a moment of fear that it would end in miscarriage (since 1 in 4 end in miscarriage). I remembered the cake story and I danced. I danced with joy, I danced in celebration. And I am so glad that I did because I believe that every good and perfect gift is from the Lord. This baby was a good and perfect gift and I got to celebrate his/her life in my womb. I also know that God gives and takes away and He will continue to comfort and console me in times of trouble. – Loss tends to cause us to either get further away from God or closer, and by His grace alone, I have clung so tightly to Him. I believe God to be so kind and merciful to my family and me. His character is not contingent on my circumstances. His character stays the same despite my circumstances. We live in a broken world and Jesus has come to redeem it so I can trust His perfect timing because I know that He never deprives us of what’s best for us. The Lord knows that we want to grow our family and only He gets to know when that time is. Thank you Jesus!! 🤲🏼
I wasn’t planning on posting on #infantlossawareness day but felt compelled to post the day after bc there is power in sharing when you’re in the middle of the story and not quite sure how it will end. That being said, I have already processed with my trusted circle of friends, I’ve grieved with @kellydlux, I went back to therapy and most importantly, I’ve invited Jesus into my pain and have allowed him to comfort me in my sadness and fill me with hope in the darkness. – I once talked with a woman who had diabetes and I asked her if there was anything she would do differently in her past if she knew she was going to get diabetes. She said, “Eat more cake.” I was surprised by this response and pressed for clarity. She said “I avoided eating dessert so that I wouldn’t get diabetes and I got diabetes anyways. I wish I had enjoyed more cake.” I never thought more about that conversation until two months ago. – When I saw my positive pregnancy tests, I had a moment of fear that it would end in miscarriage (since 1 in 4 end in miscarriage). I remembered the cake story and I danced. I danced with joy, I danced in celebration. And I am so glad that I did because I believe that every good and perfect gift is from the Lord. This baby was a good and perfect gift and I got to celebrate his/her life in my womb. I also know that God gives and takes away and He will continue to comfort and console me in times of trouble. – Loss tends to cause us to either get further away from God or closer, and by His grace alone, I have clung so tightly to Him. I believe God to be so kind and merciful to my family and me. His character is not contingent on my circumstances. His character stays the same despite my circumstances. We live in a broken world and Jesus has come to redeem it so I can trust His perfect timing because I know that He never deprives us of what’s best for us. The Lord knows that we want to grow our family and only He gets to know when that time is. Thank you Jesus!! 🤲🏼