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on April 3, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Embracing Imperfection in Motherhood

  I dreamed about being a mom one day. I couldn’t wait to snuggle my very own babies, to color for endless hours with my daughter, to run and play cars with my son, and do all the things a good mom does. I imagined putting these adorable outfits on my kids, fixing their hair, and all the … [Read more...] about Embracing Imperfection in Motherhood

Filed Under: Faith, Motherhood Tagged With: Faith, Imperfection, Motherhood

Happy second birthday to our sweet baby girl!

on March 31, 2017 · 2 Comments

Happy Second Birthday Elyse!

  Happy second Birthday to this sweet, tender, sassy little girl! I cannot believe two years have come and gone with you already. Not to mention in just two short months you'll be stepping into your new role as a big sister. Oh so much is changing with you right now. You're a beautiful … [Read more...] about Happy Second Birthday Elyse!

Filed Under: Elyse, Family, Ferg Littles Tagged With: Birthday, Birthday Letter

The meaning of our children's name is so important, so is who they are named after.

on March 30, 2017 · Leave a Comment

The Woman You’re Named After

Elyse Ann, I want to tell you something about your name. Your name is more special to me than you will ever know. You were named in memory of an incredibly special woman, my grandmother, your great grandmother. You will never meet her. She passed away shortly after your daddy and I got married, … [Read more...] about The Woman You’re Named After

Filed Under: Elyse, Family, Ferg Littles Tagged With: Names

Including your toddler when expecting a new baby can help big sibling be excited for the new baby too!

on March 29, 2017 · 2 Comments

3 Ways to Include Big Sibling When Having a New Baby

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FirstMomentsMadeSimple #ForBetterBeginnings #MomsFirsts #CollectiveBias Bringing a new baby into the world is a big moment for everyone involved, especially the future big brother or sister. … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Include Big Sibling When Having a New Baby

Filed Under: Beyond Baby's First Year, Parenting, Pregnancy Tagged With: Baby to Big Sibling, New Baby, Parenting, pregnancy

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You deserve to exist, with the same grace and love You deserve to exist, with the same grace and love that you so freely give to your family. It’s not just about holding space for them; it’s about holding space for you, too.

You don’t have to shrink yourself to make room for others.

You deserve to take up space too.
Sometimes, the habits that helped us survive becom Sometimes, the habits that helped us survive become the hardest to unlearn. Those patterns once kept you safe, but now you’re learning they don’t need to anymore. 

Give yourself grace—you’re unlearning survival. Healing takes time, and with each layer you peel back, you’re discovering the person you’ve always been beneath the survival.

And if you’re anything like me, you’ll really learn to love her. ❤️
✨ NEW SEASON ✨ I’m not a big fan of change. My ne ✨ NEW SEASON ✨

I’m not a big fan of change. My nervous system gets all panicky and tends to over research every possibility that could take place. It likes to tell me safety is in the details. 

But I know that’s not true.

This year has been a big year of growth for me in this department. Trauma told me control was my safety, but the truth was all I ever had was a false sense of control. 

This year has offered plenty of opportunities for me to say, “Okay God, you have my yes, wherever that leads.”

No over research. No over analyzing. No predicting every possibility. No trying to control the outcome.

Just a heart that says, “Yes.” 

Even when I don’t understand. Even when I’m nervous how it will turn out. Even when it feels like right now isn’t bad. Even when my heart’s confused. 

Even when….

God has been asking us both a lot lately, “Do I have your yes, no matter what that looks like?” Friday was the end of a season for Chad working at the Appliance Guys, and today starts a new season of a new company. It was NOT an easy decision, and it came with a lot of tears (mainly from me - are you surprised?). His boss, where he’s been for the last almost six years, has been an incredible support for our family as we walked through some of the hardest seasons of our family. They will always hold a special place in our heart.

But God said “it’s time” and my faith-filled husband said “Yes.” I have to admit, I don’t envy how hard this decision was for him. It affects us both, yes. But he had to walk it out. And I’m so grateful for His leadership and faith to Jesus to step into the next season when there are so many unknowns.

Sometimes, all God wants to know is does He have our “YES” no matter what that means. No matter what that changes. 

May I live my life in a way that has an open heart to hear from God and a willingness to say “YES” even when….

(PS he was so thrilled I made him take this photo. 😂 But I know this season will be one we forever ever want to remember, because God always shows His faithfulness).
I wonder if they would have chosen life for her. I wonder if they would have chosen life for her.

I wonder if they would have seen what was growing inside of her, and the fight that was about to come on the other side, if they would have said her life was worth saving.

I wonder if they would have discounted her before she had a chance. 

I wonder if they would have made a prediction about her quality of life and deemed her not worth the cost.

I wonder if they would have saw the life saving measures she would need and decided that it was worse to let her live.

I wonder if they would have saw everything that could go wrong, the bleak prognosis, and compared her to statistics. 

I wonder if they would have made a choice to encourage a decision that robbed us all of the miracle we see today.

Whether 48 hours or 4 years - her life has changed mine for the better. It’s heartbreaking to think someone may have once told me she wasn’t worth it.

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