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So many times, I’ve poured my heart out in weary

So many times, I’ve poured my heart out in weary exhaustion, and—with the very same breath—poured out praises of Thanksgiving.
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And I’ve come to realize that “thankful” and “weary” aren’t mutually exclusive. Together they abide so often.
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Friend, this Thanksgiving, if you’re feeling the depth of gratitude alongside the ache of weariness, please know you’re on my heart & in my prayers.
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Our God knows what it is to be human & feel the weight of weariness. You need not feel guilty for being where you are, feeling what you feel.
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He sees your heart, sweet friend, and loves you where you are.
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Place your burdens in His palm; He can be trusted with them, for He cares so very much for you. (1 Peter 5:7)
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May you rest in the peace of His presence this week.
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Praying the fullness of His rest & joy over you, my friend. God’s got this, and He’s got you. 💗
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Hey, friend. 💗 . Do you sometimes struggle to s

Hey, friend. 💗
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Do you sometimes struggle to see the plans you long for as you travel life’s ever-winding path?
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Me, too.
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So often I’d like for God to unfold the map of my story onto my lap & highlight a direct path toward every plan & dream my heart holds.
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Yet, more and more I’m mindful of the hope tucked into God’s word, reminding us that He goes before us & behind us and sees the end from the beginning.
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He knows the way well, my friend, and is a trustworthy Guide through every bend of our lives.
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You can read the devotion, “When Life Doesn’t Follow Your Plans” over at Proverbs31.org today.
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How is God meeting you along unexpected paths in your life today, friend?
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Fun little blanket I worked on while watching the

Fun little blanket I worked on while watching the olympics.
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First time I’ve ever done this pattern before; isn’t it darling? 😍 😊
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Forgot how good it feels to create with your hands, not just with your words.
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I’d love to hear what you’re creating right now! 💗
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As I sit in my Happy Place (also known as my front

As I sit in my Happy Place (also known as my front porch), I’m finally able to reflect on the beautiful, busy day that was my birthday yesterday.
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Grateful for these 50 trips around the sun the Lord’s taken me on, but not gonna lie, there’s a part of me that feels like surely I’m doing the math wrong. Surely I’m still a young wife & mom with a house full of little boys.
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Oh, how time hides itself in the obscurity of simple days one upon another, of laundry & dishes, of laughter & tears, of slow winter walks & long summer nights. We spend the days of our lives, one by one, without even realizing we’re doing it.
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Thank you for all the sweet birthday wishes & messages & texts. You bless my heart. So thankful for you!💗
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I didn’t remember to take a lot of pictures, but thought I’d share a few that I do have. 😊
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1. Just me. A little older. A little wiser. A little silly. A lot grateful.
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2-6: At the Farmer’s Market. As one does for southern July birthdays.
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5: Who knew?
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7. Obsessed! Plus, why are there only six in a bag? And also, glad there are only six in a bag, because I ate the whole dang bag. Then another one today! 🙃 #noregrets
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8: All my life He’s been a Promise-Keeper to me. I can’t thank you enough, Lord, for your faithfulness to this girl.💗 🌈
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10. My birthday tree from the Farmer’s Market. Isn’t it pretty? 😊 Now to figure out where to plant it!
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So thankful for my God & for my beautiful family. Here’s to a new decade of life & growth & laughter & memories on the horizon. Here for it! And grateful. So grateful. 💞
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