Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

Highlight This Memory: Baby Tyler

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Just last week, I decided to catch up a bit (well, just one month so far) with my “save and highlight” feature here on my blog.  Choosing one photo that represents the month and saving it here.  A picture a month – which I know for many would be a true chore.  To pick just one photo…but I am the absolute worse at taking and/or saving photos (honestly, what is my hang-up here??) and I literally have about six or seven photos each month.  The choice is usually quite obvious.  Just like this month….

July saw me back in North Carolina.  I was there four weeks ago and left just days before Baby Tyler made his grand entrance!  If you recall, my friend’s daughter (a very good friend of my own Tyler) had her first baby.  A precious boy that she named Tyler:)  I have been eager to get back there in order to meet him.  And to visit with my friend again as well!  Hooray for time away.  And double hooray for new baby snuggles.  So, it was a given that this month’s photo would be of baby goodness!

Three things I love about this photo: 1 – baby bellies.  Are they just not the cutest?  2 – the reminder of how quickly they (newborns) change.  You really notice it in photos.  I, obviously, do not see him every day but every time she sends a new photo, I am surprised how much he has changed.  I love his alert wide-eyed look here:)  3 – the awe of new parents.  It is almost as sweet as the new baby himself.  It has been decades since I was a new momma but, truthfully, I can remember those feelings.  The “I can’t believe she is mine….” and all the “She is absolutely the most beautiful baby…” thoughts that filled my heart to overflowing.  I thought becoming a mom would be wonderful but there was no way to truly imagine all the feels until it actually happened!!  I see those feelings in this photo and I knew it was the picture to highlight this month.

Decades later, I know there are long nights, struggles and some hard days ahead for all three of them.  I also know the world is a vastly different place even since my first little one was born.  I’m praying for these new parents.  Oh but all the joys as well!  I’m excited for them.  Excited for little Tyler.  I hope to have a special place in his life for years to come.

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  2. There is nothing more enchanting than a newborn baby and yes, the love and adoration in the parent’s eyes. Tyler is adorable 🙂

  4. Oh, such a beautiful gift from God Tyler is!! You know the thing that overwhelmed me as a new mom was the ferociousness of the love I had for my child. I always knew I would love my baby, but I was totally surprised by the enormity of that love. Truly, mother love has to be the strongest love in the world….except for God’s love, of course.

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