the embracing chaos blog
Homeschool Update
If you're doing the homeschool thing this year, you know that some days are just flat out rough. Then, some days we do all the things and I go to bed feeling so content and thankful. And then some days are in between. Regardless of how crazy the week may be, I see now more than ever that we are doing holy work.
Suffering to Sanctification
I'm not joyful in my sufferings nor am I happy when they come my way. But I can have the nearness of Christ, sharing in a suffering that He already took to the cross, and then rejoice with the hope I have in Him. I don't want to live my life "waiting for Jesus to return," but I can experience a part of Him that I'd never know if it weren't for the trials I've faced.
Homeschool Round-Up
As you know, we're homeschooling for the first time this year! Wesley, our 6 year-old was supposed to enter Kindergarten in August 2020, so we'll be doing kindergarten and first grade with him. Reid our 4 year-old will be doing Pre-K and Kindergarten, and then Nate will just be tagging along learning basic preschool concepts.
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.
Easter and a NEW Podcast
In this season of COVID-19, stripped of most everything with nowhere to go and little to do, many of us are asking ourselves where we stand with God. What do we believe about Him? Are we feeling isolated and hopeless or are we living with trust and a foundation of faith that can't be moved?
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 :)