• Is she an activist?! Did you know that someone once saw a picture of me with pink hair and asked that?! I was mortified when I heard about it and began to defend myself and my hair color choices. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I began to fret that my hair color could jeopardize my husband’s job, my future, or our livelihood. But then I remembered WHY it was actually pink and how that whole ordeal started. Years prior I was introduced to the amazing people at @livefashionable and the work they were doing with @mochaclub . I had the opportunity to jump in as one of the first people to do a #purposeproject and I couldn’t have been more excited. Through my #purposeproject I was challenged to set a goal and raise money to help free women in Ethiopia from the sex industry. It was a lofty goal of $1600, in just 30 days, and if that goal was met I would then dye my hair pink. We were encouraged to celebrate our goal with doing something we had wanted to do but had maybe been too fearful to try. It had always been a crazy idea of mine, but as a pastor’s wife and mom to many little kids, it never seemed like the “appropriate” thing to do. “I mean, who knows, I may not even reach my goal”, I thought. BUT GOD! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In that month’s time we were able to DOUBLE that money and help free EIGHT women. These women received care, counseling, and job training so they could start life anew. And THAT’S when your girl got pink hair. Honestly, I thought I would look horrible with it and just quickly dye it back after snapping a few pics. But y’all, I LOVED it! And to my surprise so did everyone else. Is it what an average pastor’s wife and mom of seven would do? Nope. But let’s be honest, I’m not your average anything really. 😂 So if having the pink hair makes me an activist, then maybe I am. But I’ve learned over the years to be less and less concerned with what others think and more and more focused on what God thinks. And it’s done my heart (and hair) some good.
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    Is she an activist?! Did you know that someone once saw a picture of me with pink hair and asked that?! I was mortified when I heard about it and began to defend myself and my hair color choices. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I began to fret that my hair color could jeopardize my husband’s job, my future, or our livelihood. But then I remembered WHY it was actually pink and how that whole ordeal started. Years prior I was introduced to the amazing people at @livefashionable and the work they were doing with @mochaclub . I had the opportunity to jump in as one of the first people to do a #purposeproject and I couldn’t have been more excited. Through my #purposeproject I was challenged to set a goal and raise money to help free women in Ethiopia from the sex industry. It was a lofty goal of $1600, in just 30 days, and if that goal was met I would then dye my hair pink. We were encouraged to celebrate our goal with doing something we had wanted to do but had maybe been too fearful to try. It had always been a crazy idea of mine, but as a pastor’s wife and mom to many little kids, it never seemed like the “appropriate” thing to do. “I mean, who knows, I may not even reach my goal”, I thought. BUT GOD! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In that month’s time we were able to DOUBLE that money and help free EIGHT women. These women received care, counseling, and job training so they could start life anew. And THAT’S when your girl got pink hair. Honestly, I thought I would look horrible with it and just quickly dye it back after snapping a few pics. But y’all, I LOVED it! And to my surprise so did everyone else. Is it what an average pastor’s wife and mom of seven would do? Nope. But let’s be honest, I’m not your average anything really. 😂 So if having the pink hair makes me an activist, then maybe I am. But I’ve learned over the years to be less and less concerned with what others think and more and more focused on what God thinks. And it’s done my heart (and hair) some good.
  • On a scale of 1 to 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Do you feel the same?!
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    On a scale of 1 to 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Do you feel the same?!
  • Masks up! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Since it doesn’t seem like mask life will end anytime soon, tell me where you find your favorite masks?!
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    Masks up! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Since it doesn’t seem like mask life will end anytime soon, tell me where you find your favorite masks?!
  • Have you ever started over? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There are so many new and exciting things to look forward to, but truthfully there are moments when starting over can be hard. These last few days I’ve grieved the loss of friends around me, knowing what to expect of life, knowing my place, and having anywhere to be. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This home doesn’t quite feel like ours yet, we don’t yet have a community, and all of the new of starting over is slapping us right in the face. Have you been there too? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But here’s what I know- there WILL be fun, community, and belonging soon. This in between is only temporary. But you’ve got to show up, look for the good, and put yourself out there. It may feel hard and overwhelming, but it will be worth it! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So if you find yourself thrust into places unknown, starting over in scary seasons, or just needing people; I’ll be your friend. We can do this together.
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    Have you ever started over? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There are so many new and exciting things to look forward to, but truthfully there are moments when starting over can be hard. These last few days I’ve grieved the loss of friends around me, knowing what to expect of life, knowing my place, and having anywhere to be. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This home doesn’t quite feel like ours yet, we don’t yet have a community, and all of the new of starting over is slapping us right in the face. Have you been there too? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But here’s what I know- there WILL be fun, community, and belonging soon. This in between is only temporary. But you’ve got to show up, look for the good, and put yourself out there. It may feel hard and overwhelming, but it will be worth it! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So if you find yourself thrust into places unknown, starting over in scary seasons, or just needing people; I’ll be your friend. We can do this together.
  • What day is it? 😂🤦🏼‍♀️ This is how we feel about all the unpacking. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Also swipe to see: Instagram vs. reality
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    What day is it? 😂🤦🏼‍♀️ This is how we feel about all the unpacking. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Also swipe to see: Instagram vs. reality
  • The American dream 🌟: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s says you should have a well paying job, have 2.5 kids, travel often, live in the biggest fancy home that you purchase at a young age, and always show your best side. “If you ain’t first, you’re last!” Thank you Ricky Bobby. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Long ago we had to let the idea of that dream go. But we’ve picked up an even better one. Our jobs will never make us monetarily rich, we’ve more than doubled the “goal” kid total, and yesterday, for the first time in our entire lives, we bought a house! We shouldn’t have been able to get this house, but it’s a crazy story in how it all played out, one full of straight up miracles. It’s not fancy or new- in fact it boasts a green master bathroom, but it’s perfect. And we feel so lucky. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don’t get caught up in what our society says you SHOULD want or strive for. Live for a different standard, we do, and it’s been the sweetest blessing of our lives.
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    The American dream 🌟: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s says you should have a well paying job, have 2.5 kids, travel often, live in the biggest fancy home that you purchase at a young age, and always show your best side. “If you ain’t first, you’re last!” Thank you Ricky Bobby. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Long ago we had to let the idea of that dream go. But we’ve picked up an even better one. Our jobs will never make us monetarily rich, we’ve more than doubled the “goal” kid total, and yesterday, for the first time in our entire lives, we bought a house! We shouldn’t have been able to get this house, but it’s a crazy story in how it all played out, one full of straight up miracles. It’s not fancy or new- in fact it boasts a green master bathroom, but it’s perfect. And we feel so lucky. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don’t get caught up in what our society says you SHOULD want or strive for. Live for a different standard, we do, and it’s been the sweetest blessing of our lives.
  • F I F T E E N. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This year we were supposed to be celebrating in some big grand ways, because 15 years of marriage IS a big deal. But #covid19. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As I sit here today, after spending months apart from Sam, I can’t help but feel like these simple moments are big and grand. Ones I’ve taken for granted, but now seem magical. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sam, thank you for choosing me back in high school and every day since then. You are my favorite person, number one biggest fan, and best friend. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here’s to fifteen years; I’m ready for many more.
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    F I F T E E N. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This year we were supposed to be celebrating in some big grand ways, because 15 years of marriage IS a big deal. But #covid19. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As I sit here today, after spending months apart from Sam, I can’t help but feel like these simple moments are big and grand. Ones I’ve taken for granted, but now seem magical. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sam, thank you for choosing me back in high school and every day since then. You are my favorite person, number one biggest fan, and best friend. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here’s to fifteen years; I’m ready for many more.
  • Three simple words and yet they are often so incredibly hard to believe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Why is it that we often let others assign us our worth? Do they say we’re good enough, smart enough, attractive enough? And if not, how can we get there? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ve been there too, stuck in the never ending circle of believing I couldn’t measure up and that honestly, I had no value to give. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But after an incredibly painful season, I realized I wasn’t seeing my worth in the right way. That’s when God reminded me that He thought I was SO valuable, so much so that He sent His only son to die for me. Because, ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I WAS WORTH IT! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And the only person that should get a say in my worth was Him. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And He says I’m a precious daughter of the King, valued far above any other creation. I only need to believe it, lift my head high, and live like He’s called me to be!
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    Three simple words and yet they are often so incredibly hard to believe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Why is it that we often let others assign us our worth? Do they say we’re good enough, smart enough, attractive enough? And if not, how can we get there? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ve been there too, stuck in the never ending circle of believing I couldn’t measure up and that honestly, I had no value to give. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But after an incredibly painful season, I realized I wasn’t seeing my worth in the right way. That’s when God reminded me that He thought I was SO valuable, so much so that He sent His only son to die for me. Because, ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I WAS WORTH IT! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And the only person that should get a say in my worth was Him. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And He says I’m a precious daughter of the King, valued far above any other creation. I only need to believe it, lift my head high, and live like He’s called me to be!