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And just like that... they change from babies to toddlers doing big kid things like coloring at the table and going off to college 💔
It’s a honor to raise you Shiloh and a privilege to steward your heart on this earth. May you always know how deep God’s love is for you! __________________________ Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas, moms-to-be, mama’s waiting, and those missing theirs today. I pray you are filled with the kindness and nearness of Christ.
I always wanted to be a hero--to sacrifice my life in a big way one time--and yet, God has required my sacrifice to be thousands of days, over many years, with one more kiss, one more story, one more meal. @sally.clarkson
Sometimes you love them so much it hurts! 💔
Happy Birthday, Lukie! I love you to the moon and back 🌙💕
Every time I pick up Shiloh up from Mother’s Day Out, she begs for her paci. Like she cries and screams the entire way home and although my ears are hurting I don’t dare give it to her. Because if I do, she will fall asleep in the car and then as soon as we get home she’ll refuse to nap. If she doesn’t nap then she is miserable and cranky until bedtime. Why it is that little people think 5 minutes of snoozing in the car will suffice for a nap? Don’t you mamas know car naps are the worst?! ________________ I say all of this because every time this situation occurs, I hear the Holy Spirit whisper in my ear. Just like you withhold the paci from Shiloh until she is at home in her crib. It’s for your good that I withhold things from you. Not because I don’t love you, BUT because I DO love you. It’s my kindness and love that I don’t allow you to have everything in your own timeframe. I know what you need to grow in love and sometimes that means waiting ... waiting for something better than you have ever imagined. Waiting is really hard and makes it’s so easy to grow resentful and bitter. I must keep my heart soft and pure leaning on Him. Whew! Easier said than done when on the inside I feel like a toddler kicking and screaming for her paci. __________________ Just like Shiloh has to trust that better nap is waiting for her at home, I have to trust God has an even better way waiting for me. __________________ “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭37:5‬ ‭ESV‬‬
Our Ellie girl had an accident and fell a couple weeks ago. Since then, we’ve discovered she has developed arthritis. They say it’s common for older golden retrievers but sad nonetheless. Doctors orders are confinement to the crate for 2 straight weeks. She can only be let out to potty. Poor baby! It’s a good thing Shiloh is obsessed with her and runs over to her crate to say “heeeyy” every other minute. 😂
Lately Wednesdays have been the hardest days for me and I’ve been trying to put my finger on why. Maybe it’s hump day? Maybe the mundane has set in? Or maybe because working from home can be lonely and I’ve realized my deep need for social interaction. So if you live in Birmingham and need a work buddy to sit across the table, give me a ring! In the meantime, I’m clinging to this truth from the wise Elizabeth Elliot. 💕
Anyone else always find themselves rearranging things around the house? My sweet husband knows by now he can expect to find something in a new place each time he comes home. @thenester gave me the best advice one time to go “shop your home” before you run off the store by something new. It’s fun to give something a new purpose in your home. You’re wallet with thank you and maybe your husband too! 😉