Category: Random
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thoughts on baby #4. [slightly filtered]
A couple months ago, I shared the happy news that Jonathan & I are expecting a new little one in September. FIRST. I must say we are immensely thankful for this little life. We’ve loved it from the moment we knew it was inside me. Truly children are a blessing from God and the fact that I can…
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forgotten promises & a faithful God
“Hey Mom, remember when you said we could _______?” “Mama, remember last night you promised I could have _______?” Because I am human, my children have to frequently remind me of things – whether it’s the agenda for the day, a grocery item, or something I promised them. Sometimes I’m incredibly thankful for their reminders. Other…
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ThredUp Box Reveal Video – maternity edition!
I ordered several pieces of clothing from ThredUp a couple weeks ago and was pretty excited when they showed up on my doorstep last week. Because I had such a grand time recording the opening of my StitchFix box with you, I decided to give it another go so you could see my first impressions of…
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valentine’s day thoughts + reads
Valentine’s Day is on a Sunday this year. And I, for one, am glad. I tend to over-complicate holidays. I build up expectations – whether it’s Christmas, my birthday, or Valentine’s Day – and then I try to compensate for my skyscraper expectations by telling myself it doesn’t matter what happens, it’s just another day, and blahblahblah.…
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FIVE YEARS
Five years ago today, I began posting on this little site called Brown Sugar Toast. 800 posts later, here I am – still pecking away at the keyboard. There are many things I’ve learned through these five years, but the biggest one is this: If you don’t know your why, you’ll give up. (and the…
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learning by paradox
I began this week learning that my Grammy went to be with Jesus Sunday night. This verse came to mind the next day: “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Fullness of joy! Because my Grammy put her…
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encouragement for your new season
Just some musings via instagram that have been encouraging me in this new season. I’m always so challenged by Jess & Ruth’s focus on truth + the Gospel in their instagram posts. I’ve had a long standing confusion about the phrase “she believed she could and so she did”. What does that even mean? Is that…
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when you’re overwhelmed before you even begin
hey 2016, how’s it goin’ for ya? After spending time out of state & nursing sick family, I feel like I’ve launched into 2016 just a wee bit on the tired side. And by “a wee bit” I mean a lot. You know, it’s tough to have positive vision for the future when you’re tired. Partly…