Something that is high on my love list is reminiscing. Grabbing a cup of coffee and sitting with my husband as we look through photos from the past year gives me all the feels. We have to start a few days before the new year because I'm a picture taking fool but it still something I look forward to around this time of the year. We giggle, we shed some tears, and our hearts are usually given a good dose of "holy cow we more blessed than we thought!" Then a wave of guilt comes as I think about those who are dealing with hurt and whose year hasn't been joyful. My anxiety usually pushes my brain right to "you're valley is coming," and then the horrible possibilities creep through my mind. Not this year. I'm determined not to allow the devil to get to me like he has many many times before. This year I'm stronger in my faith and ready to believe that good is gonna keep on coming and that God will continue to be with me on the mountains and if He needs me there, in the valleys. Because He will. He is always with us and the better news is that he is already in the new year. He is already on those mountains and in the valleys waiting for us with open arms. There is SO much that God has done for us this year. Watching Crew grow, learn, and be a toddler is what I'm most grateful for. Then there is our church. Our home. God used this place to bring people into our lives that feel like they've always been there. They are without a doubt in our lives as a blessing from God. Then there is my self love pursuit. If you've read my blog you know I've always been very self aware of my flaws and have obsessed over destroying them. I am BEYOND happy to report that I'm entering a new year with the most self love I've ever had. I love who I am and where I'm going. I've worked hard to fill my cup so I could fill others. Then there are the family moments, the trips, the career highs, so many new memories and my new love of running. I've been a gym rat for years but this year I began running and fell in love with the feeling of being free and having that time with God. To congratulate myself of being able to run 3 miles without passing out I have a legit pair of running shoes coming! Woo! I also signed up for Les Mills new workout with a celebrity that I kinda adore that I'm excited about. I'm taking some time away from the gym. Yes! You read that right! I want to change things up and fall back in love with weights and sweat. So Jan 1st my new workout routine begins! 2017 blew my expectations out of the water. Some of my all time favorite memories are from this year. I love this life and the imperfect Godly person I've come to be. I'll use this next year as a chance to become even closer to God and a bigger reflection of Him. 2018.. we are so excited to say hello!
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On my 2017 updates page I posted a link with a question asking readers "what do you want to see more of on this page" I got a lot of comments and the one that came up most was my go to products. Today I took a half day at work for a doctor's appointment in north Dallas. I never take off work but due to the appointment time I didn't have a choice. My husband attends UT Dallas so we met up for a lunch a bit ago. It was SO nice to sit down (during a week day) and eat with my man. Afterwards he headed back to class and I headed to the mall by my doctor's office. Something to note about me: I am not a big alone person. I enjoy alone time but I would much rather be with my people. I have really enjoyed today though! Shopping alone these days is pretty spectacular. I bought Crew some goodies for his Easter basket and I scored on a pair of Tory Burch sunglasses at 60% off!! SUCCESS! I am now sipping a cup of coffee at Starbucks and enjoying some down time. Which gives me plenty of time to blog! This weekend is going to be AMAZING but far too busy to blog so YAY for today!! Most products that I adore were introduced to me by someone. So why not share for more to see!! Products I swear by below!! :) |
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