Can I brag on this man for just a second?
As I’m certain I’m not alone in saying, we are in a new season of life. Kids back in school (praise the Lord), me in the first semester of graduate school, a new job, leading a small group, year-long leadership institute at church...as he so beautifully put it last week: “babe, you’ve got a Thanksgiving-sized plate of life, don’t you?” Yes. Yes I do. And I’m gonna eat every bite.
But it wouldn’t be possible without his support, his sacrifice, and his willingness to just be a trooper. He works tirelessly for our family day in and day out (I legit think he has called in sick 3 times in the 13 years we have been together). He cooks dinner for us, he bathes the kids, he keeps them busy and happy and loves on them all day on Saturday while I study, he goes to the grocery store, he packs their lunches, and my most favorite thing: he tells me he loves me at least 10 times a day, often while I’m writing a paper or reading or studying.
I always knew he was an amazing human. But at this point in time, in this season, in these moments, he is the best partner I could ever dream of having in this life.
I love you most, Reid Terrell. 💕
I heard this in a sermon a couple weeks ago and I haven’t been able to stop replaying it in my mind. So many times a day this wisdom can be practiced... Parenting.
Marriage.
Friendships.
With strangers.
At work.
In my own life, the latter seems harder. Being truthful usually comes easy to me. Being direct and matter of fact are both pretty easy for me. It’s the grace part that trips me up.
I say it all the time, but being self-aware of the areas God is growing in us is so critical. Painful? Yeah, maybe. Hard? Oh, for sure. But worth it? Every single time. Ignorance is bliss, except in self-awareness.
Oh, the love. 💓😭
Today is a special, special day. For those of you in my tighter circles, you know why. And I’m here to say that this has truly been *the best year of my life*.
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I am humbled to tears as I reflect over all God has done, and I am grateful for every person who went to the secret place for me, who believed in me, who accepted me, and who encouraged me to keep on keepin’ on. 🙏🏼
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It doesn’t seem real, and I know the best is yet to come. For those of you who don’t know...you will. It’s not time...not yet. But I know that beauty comes from ashes and that God is faithful.
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For those of you who feel like you’ve lost hope, or that you will be stuck in a place you don’t want to be forever, or have wondered if God has a plan for you—to that I say: don’t give up! You won’t! And HE DOES!
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Thank you to my accountability partners, who have become some of my very best friends, for showing a sister so much love today. I am so lucky to have y’all in my life 💛💛💛💛
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Thank you to my incredible husband for believing in me, supporting me, being there for all the highs and lows and everywhere in between. You’re my everything. 😘
