I got into a conversation with Jared the other day about my old life and the gym. It led me to think about why the fitness lifestyle was so important to me; and so I journaled about it. I figured I’d share it here too. People usually encourage others with the question, “what’s your why?” […]
I can’t believe how far we’ve come with our first foster child! Glory to God for the amazing transformation in such a short time! We’ve been through a lot with our little kiddo. When she first arrived there was tons of tantrums…and not because she is a toddler. When you have a foster child dropped
Traveling and a new route – visitation With having a child now I have become much less inclined to travel. We’ve traveled often because of our visits back to see our family and because of Jared’s work, which we travel together for as well. We assumed he would be asked to travel once again very
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In light of the fact that May is foster awareness month, I’m excited to make a big announcement! We are so excited to share that we have finally been licensed to foster-to-adopt! And with that being said, we recently became foster parents to a sweet little girl. Although it has been so exciting to grow
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I didn’t realize how long I thought of adoption until looking back in my journal entries. It’s been since 2016, that God has been putting this on my heart. However, at the time of 2016 I wasn’t sure if adoption was something I just desired to do, or if it was God putting this on
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Note: If you would like to hear me read this post with a video, please scroll to the end of the post. Inspired by a journal entry January 17, 2022 Proverbs 24:3 NKJV Through wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established; Sometimes people develop goals out of selfish reasons. For example,
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June 13, 2022 I’ve been thinking of George Muller and his amazing story with building an orphanage for the fatherless children. He did not work a secular job and he told no one of his needs. He only prayed to God and God supplied for him exactly what he needed every time. Sometimes that was
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I definitely doubted God would help us with this tree situation. With that being said, when I woke up to find a clean-up truck working at our house, I had some very happy tears. I’ve been on a roller coaster of thoughts and emotions throughout this winter storm. When the storm hit us with
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Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28 February 21, 2020
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Author unknow, but inspired by God Jared found these questions in his bible from the 90’s. We both enjoyed reading over these questions to examine our own hearts. We hope this would help you as well! Examples of Sin & Transgression Have we forgiven everyone? Is there any malice, spite, hatred or enmity in our hearts?
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