i am behind. i really wanted to blog everyday, but the past couple of days have been really busy. maggie must be going through a growth spurt because she basically slept all day yesterday. which was not all that terrible, but she would only sleep in my arms. don't get me wrong, i love to snuggle with my sweet angel, but i didnt get anything done. the sun was shining here in seattle and it was so lovely. i wanted to take her out for a little walk, but she had different plans. then last night we started our new community group. the last group that we were a part of grew to about 40 people, and so we replicated the group into 3 different ones. ours started last night.
today, maggie and i spent some time shopping with my brother. while we were out i got my wedding ring cleaned, and it needed it so bad! i love when i get it cleaned and it is so sparkly. so that here is my photo of the week.
day ten
What is Jesus teaching you as a wife, mom, or friend? (Or just woman in general?)
ahh. this post could be so super long. i am learning SO much right now that it is unbelievale. i think that the biggest think that the LORD is teaching me is::
selflessness.
i have come to realize that i am a very selfish person. i like things just the way that i want them. as a wife, (and especially a new, young wife)things will not and do not always go according to your plan or your desires. and as a pregnant mama, and now a mama, things rarely go according to plan, desire, or anything. i had got to give up my body for nearly 10 months to our sweet daughter, and thought that i could have it all back after she was born. my oh my was i wrong. i have to lay myself down everyday for the well being of my daughter. bah. it is just so hard. but Jesus has been teaching me joy in the midst of this hardship. he has been showing me how the more selfless i am in all of my roles, the more fruitful i am, the more joy i have, and the more wisdom i gain. i could post alot more on this topic, but i am so tired. (our baby bird woke up 3 times last night, which is rare because she is 11 weeks and has been sleeping through the night since 6 weeks.) i think this is one that i will come back and elaborate on another time. but i am working on being more selfless, and giving more of myself joyfully to my husband, my daughter, my LORD , and my friends\family.
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THE LIST:
Day 1. What does beauty mean to you?
Day 2. What makes you uniquely you?
Day 3. Who is someone you know who inspires beauty?
Day 4. Style 31. Post a pic of you in your favorite outfit.
Day 5. Write a blog thanking someone who has made your heart come alive.
Day 6. Jaded beauty. Has the world's definition of beauty ever jaded you?
Day 7. Write a blog to encourage another beautiful woman.
Day 8. Have a beauty secret (e.g. hair tip, make up tip)? Share, please!
Day 9. What virtues do you value in yourself?
Day 10. What is Jesus teaching you as a wife, mom, or friend? (Or just woman in general?)
Day 11. Post a recipe. Or if you don't cook, try a new recipe and write about how it turned out (pictures please!).
Day 12. Write about what wears you out as a woman.
Day 13. Write about something you would like to change about yourself for the better.
Day 14. Style 31. Post an outfit pic!
Day 15. Write to encourage a friend. Inspire her beauty.
Day 16. Write a letter to your daughter, or a young girl in your life. Tell her what beauty means.
Day 17. Write about 3 things that make you happy.
Day 18. Describe your personality.
Day 19. Write about your favorite comfort food (we are women- we ALL have comfort food!)
Day 20. Write about your job and why you love it or hate it.
Day 21. Write a letter to your husband to encourage him (or if you are single- your future husband.)
Day 22. What are some needs that need to be met in your community? Blog about how to extend your hand to those who need you.
Day 23. What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses?
Day 24. What is Jesus teaching you presently?
Day 25. Style 31. Post a pic of your favorite comfy clothes.
Day 26. What do you hope your grandchildren will say about you someday when you are gone?
Day 27. Write a blog to encourage someone and build their confidence!
Day 28. Write about your insecurities as a woman.
Day 29. Write about "a day in the life of me." (Pics are great!)
Day 30. Who is your role model as a woman?
Day 31. Write about your dreams and goals as a beautiful woman!
