Wednesday, April 8, 2015

The Halfway Point

Halfway through Spring Break. Time, please slow down! 

Harry was pumped about his Easter basket goodies!

Awkward photo of Harry with a friend from church! 😂

Hunting for eggs was so fun this year! (ignore my weeds please 😉)

Holding hands. My brother's baptism was the highlight of our Easter! 

Sharing treats and laughs together at a coffee shop. 

Photo op with Gigi!

Josh's signature look! 

Letting Harry watch cartoons so I can steal extra snuggles. 

Tried taking a selfie with my post-nap snuggler, only to catch him picking 😂!

Children's museum fun. 

Harry's dream, driving a big rig (at the museum). 

Saturday, April 4, 2015

Life Lately

It's been a while since I posted. Life has been full, beautiful, hard...all at the same time. It's funny how much joy we can experience in the midst of sorrow. There are many days that involve laughter, and so much thankfulness that my heart literally feels like it will burst. And there are many days that involve tears and prayers that are too raw to put into words.

But even in the pain. Even in the darkest moments, His sweet mercy is always here. Reminding me that suffering allows for growth that I may not otherwise experience. No matter how sad my heart may feel in a given moment, there is always a new morning on the horizon. New mercies awaiting as sure as the dawn. 

So here are a smattering of photos I've taken in the past month or so (most from this weekend). Moments that I can't help but cherish and thank my sweet Savior for blessing me with. This life I am living is a gift. And I am especially aware at this time of year with Easter starting in just a few short hours. My Savior lives. The empty tomb means that I don't have to live in despair. Jesus is my Hope and He is alive. So I can live. Even when I don't understand the "why", I know that my Redeemer is trustworthy and good, and that I can find my joy and purpose in Him. 

He is Risen. He is Risen INDEED!














And last but not least - to everyone who has loved me/us through the losses we have experienced this school year I am so thankful! I really don't have words to express how much every card, every text, every hug, every encouragement here on my blog and on Instagram, every prayer has meant. So thank you friends and family! I am thankful to be able to share my heart here and know that those who read it care so much for me and for my family. For Josh and Harry and both of our babies who live in heaven. 

Man, those babies must be having the most incredible Easter weekend celebrating Jesus' work on the cross in His very presence. We will be there one day with them. Such a glorious hope!