the embracing chaos blog
A Timeless Four Generation Photoshoot!
The three of us have experienced some of the hardest things you can go through in life, but because of that, you see the JOY of the Lord in our smiles. We have all suffered much, but we've also come to know God in a deeper way because of it.
Cozy, Fashionable, and Affordable Clothes For The Busy Mom
Comfortable clothes for the busy mom!
The Best News and a Family Update!
Goodness gracious, it's been awhile since I've posted on here. Some great things are happening, some difficult things, and some normal every day things....but that's life, isn't it? :) Here's a little family update with what's been going on lately!
Best of 2020
I understand that life is filled with both the glorious snippets and devastating circumstances sprinkled throughout a calendar year. But I challenge you to look back and find the GOOD of what God did each month. Maybe it was that you had some time to yourself to really invest in your passions. Or maybe you had a really bad month but it was the same month that you caught up with a lifelong friend over Zoom. Maybe you bonded with your kids or had a baby in the midst of COVID. Whatever the case, I want to end 2020 with a heart of thankfulness and always see what God did rather than what I think was missing.
A Birth Story + Newborn Photos
I can't believe our sweet girl is HERE and in our arms. Most of you don't know our entire story of God's faithfulness and promises coming to fruition through this baby, but it's truly a miracle. I'm still in awe of God. How He works, how He teaches, how He blesses, and how loving He is to His children. We are so grateful!
Maternity Photoshoot
We're so excited to finally announce our sweet baby girl's name and show you our maternity photoshoot!
Baby GIRL!
So, here we are, with a baby girl on the way almost 8 months after my initial journal entry. Not because we "deserve" it, not because we did anything right or prayed all the right things... but because this baby is a gift, and so He deserves to be praised. We are so grateful. We are so thrilled. And we can't wait to kiss her precious face!!!!
Baby FOUR
A lot of people have asked what this looks like from having thyroid cancer First off, because of treatment I had to wait a certain amount of time to even consider another baby because of what it did to my body. I won't go into all the details but I knew women could get pregnant after thyroid cancer but I had my doubts and didn't think it was in our cards because of what I was experiencing.
Mothers and Mental Health
I know what it feels like to not have a care in the world or a desire to live it.I know what it feels like to hit rock bottom and barely have the energy to get out of bed. I know what it feels like to be hopeless, stuck, and confused even when your life looks good on paper... or on social media.
Podcast, Cancer, and a New Year!
This is my life now, and I had to choose whether or not I was going to allow the news to ruin me or build me. To be honest, I chose ruin at first. Had a pity party, felt the weight of the world, got sad...but then quickly realized how God was trying to build me and use me. So, I got on board :)