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As a Christ-follower, wife, blogger, author, and advanced heart failure and leukemia patient, my desire is to encourage others in those same roles, through honest and real conversation. May you be inspired to embrace YOUR story of God’s grace in your own life, through simple, grace-filled living.

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Last week, we had a few days off from school for o Last week, we had a few days off from school for our annual fall break from school. A few plans fell through, which I kept reminding Mazy, “God always has a plan, even if it is frustrating at the time.” Her and I came up with a list of fun things to do instead, and one of them consisted of going to a local shopping mall that we had never been to. For reference, it had been a decade since I had also been there. Mazy was beyond excited to step foot into a mall, as it’s not a place we frequent often. We arrived shortly after it opened and we quickly realized that many did not have off from school because it was QUIET. It was not the hustle and bustle scene that I remember from my teenage years, that’s for sure! As we walked in and out of stores, we both realized something. There is something about getting something “new”, but nothing compares to thrifting. An hour prior, we had challenged ourselves to tackle the Goodwill Outlet store (which was an experience in itself). We had much fun sifting through piles of clothing and finding some fantastic finds to either keep or resell, by spending around $20 for all we found. Meanwhile, at the mall, I found a sweater I LOVED, but it was $74. It stayed on the display. As we walked through each store, Mazy finally commented, “Mom, you aren’t really a trendy person.” She meant that with pure love and honesty, and she was SPOT ON. I felt like a fish out of water in the mall. I found that I would be happier driving to a thrift shop (which Mazy and I did the day prior and found some insane deals), than driving to the city and shopping at a mall. Anyone else find themselves in the same boat? I’m not saying there is a right or wrong in this, but purely opinion. This is just ME. Where would you prefer to find yourself? At a mall or a thrift shop? And what are you often caught trying to find? What are your favorite stores to walk through, whether in a mall or a thrift store?
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but b Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will – Romans 12:2 When someone says they are a “Christian”, what does that really mean? One of my favorite verses in the Bible is Romans 12:2. It basically says, “Don’t follow the world and the world’s ways. Let God transform the way you think so that every decision and choice you make, reflects HIS desires, not the worlds. In other words, we need to let GOD shape the way we think, not allowing the world to shape who we are. We are called to be “set apart” and for our lives to look differently. What does your life look like? How does your life look different from the world’s and how does your life point to God? I desire to reflect the character of God, but boy, do I fall short! When we think about our lives as reflections of His glory, it changes what we focus on. When we focus solely on Christ, all the worldly perspectives, fade away. Christian: Set apart by God to live DIFFERENTLY, so others can see HIS GLORY through US. What changes do you need to make, so His glory is more pronounced in your life?
That moment when we are sitting in our living room That moment when we are sitting in our living room, hear a rumble, and I jokingly said, “Sounds like a hot air balloon!” Mazy got all excited, but then I commented, “Honey, they don’t come through the city…” WELP! I was wrong! Here we are! #feelthezeel
Mazy never thought she’d have BOTH of her parents Mazy never thought she’d have BOTH of her parents as teachers on the same day! Dan was subbing for P.E. and I was subbing for social studies. Who would’ve ever thought that all the times our family was separated, due to my health, we were now all under the same roof, loving kids and living life with our kid. What made us chuckle was that it was picture day today and the lady asked if we wanted our family picture taken 🤣. Should’ve used that as the Christmas card pic! We kindly declined. All glory be to God alone, for his immeasurable grace and for the miraculous things he has done in our lives!
🎣 Fishing on Stony Lake never gets old! Between th 🎣 Fishing on Stony Lake never gets old! Between the drizzle and the sun, Dan is the only one who caught anything, but nothing can beat time together as a family! ❤️
✏️ First day of middle school for Mazers and first ✏️ First day of middle school for Mazers and first day of teaching full-time (for just a few weeks) for me, then back to my regular job as a para. There is something about the newness of a new school year. Oh the possibilities, oh the learning that will happen, and oh the leaning into God’s path for our lives. The last pic is of “Thumper”, the dog that’s gone with Mazy on the first day for the past several years (in her backpack), that reminds us of where we’ve been. Mazy is far past the days of needing to take a stuffie along, but it reminded our little fam of the journey. She received it during a hard time in our life and now reminds us of God’s faithfulness. The journey hasn’t always been easy, but God sure has been oh so good! Let the joys only continue! #firstdayofschool
Happy Father’s Day to this incredible man! Dan is Happy Father’s Day to this incredible man! Dan is always up for an adventure, choosing to put his creative hat on to amuse Mazy’s imagination, and yet snuggle every night together in the recliner before bed. So blessed to see you love her well and see her look up to you in so many ways! We love you!
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