Month: December 2017
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O Holy Night
Merry Christmas, everyone! I absolutely love this song, O Holy Night, and wanted to share an excerpt of the lyrics. I hope everyone is having a lovely day with friends and family, but if not, take heart! Jesus has come near to us. “O holy night, the stars are brightly shining It is the night of […]
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The Messy Middle
If anyone else is feeling like they are sitting right in the tension of the “messy middle,” then I hope these words from Leeana Tankersley bring you some comfort and hope today: “Advent reminds us that we are not alone. We never have been. God came to us. And no matter the Messy Middle we […]
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Faith Over Fear
For a variety of reasons, I’ve been feeling a bit on edge this week. And by “a bit on edge” I actually mean “filled with anxiety and fear.” To top it off, I have had a yucky cold that has got me feeling lethargic and meh. Anyway, the reason I bring this up is because […]
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Josh’s Graduation
Josh is now officially a physical therapist- woohoooo! I am so proud of that guy. On Friday after work we hopped in the car and drove to the Bingham Inn, a bed and breakfast where Josh’s parents had graciously given us a free night. It was flurrying outside and inside felt so warm and cozy, […]
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Eating with Guilt vs Gladness
I am feeling extra thankful this season because I’ve been reflecting on how different the holidays are for me now. Back in my college days, holidays were nothing more than a time of heightened anxiety around food, calories, and exercise. It sapped the joy right out of every single event, as you can probably imagine. […]
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Hilton Head 2017
Happy Monday, friends! It’s back to the grind for me this week. I love my job, but a week away was exactly what this tired soul needed. It felt really freeing to have so many consecutive days without a schedule or to-do list. Hilton Head has a special place in my heart not only because […]
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Loving Lately [#16]
Happy December! I hope everyone is having an excellent week. Josh and I had a really fun and restful time in Hilton Head. Today we are helping some neighbors move, and then going to a sleepover at our friends’ house. Never too old for sleepovers! I’ll be back Monday with a vacation recap, but for […]