Blessing isn’t when good things happen; it’s when GOD things happen. Our pastor said this months ago, and I wrote it down on one of the many pieces of crumpled up paper in my purse. Then promptly lost it in the never-ending black hole. But I’ve thought about it almost everyday for the last couple…
So… you know how I told you about Anderson’s extended vacation in this post? The last 6 weeks have been crazy. I do some graphic design for our church and work out of an office there a couple days a week. So Anderson and Kingston have pretty much been glued to each other 24/7 and…
Taryn! I love you too. :)) And yes they get more and more fun! This toddler thing is the beat!
I just LOVE YOU :) Your sense of humor and the way you write makes me so happy. Not to mention your sweet heart and those adorable men in your life. Can’t believe how big Kingston is… They get more and more fun the older they get, don’t they??
Enjoyed laughing over this! Manhood in a mother’s world.
That was so sweet. Kingston is one lucky little boy to have 2 loving parents. I love you
YES! I agree taking care of a two yr old is hard and fun! Anderson is a great Dad because of his love for Kingston and Jesus!
Andrea, It’s a trip. That’s for sure!!
isn’t it awesome when our husbands get a glimpse of what our days are like? my husband stayed home while I put in my 2 weeks after baby #2 and at the end of it he was like i don’t know how you do this. a deeper appreciation for me for sure!
so glad you have good news to share of God’s faithfulness! so awesome!
Yes-woo hoo for sure!!!
Woo hoo!
B-Rice, You remember these days, right?!?
It’s kind of nice that he got to walk in your shoes for a few weeks!
Thanks Annie Loo!! I’ve had to bribe him more than once with M&Ms. :)
Why do dads get to have all the fun…even when they’re playing Mr. Mom?!?!?! Cause Lance is totally like this! And….they don’t have the house chores either. They got it made in the shade!
I’m excited to hear that the Vacation ends this week! I hope that means theres a JOB starting soon!!!!! Can’t wait to hear!!!!
Hope you can get K to cooperate today! ;)
xoxoxo
It’s no secret that I am a thrift store shopping addict. It’s my happy place… like therapy, but so much cheaper. :) So when Goodwill asked me to participate in their upcoming “Fashion on the Fly” event I was pretty excited. Basically I’m competing with some other local girls (including my friend, Danielle) to see…
I can’t wait! fun! fun!
Thanks JoJo! I’m excited!
How fun!!! I can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Last week was super-busy around here. (That’s how we like it!) We kicked things off with our church’s annual Easter Eggstravaganza – 3,000 people, bounce houses, carnival games, 20,000 eggs, a creepy clown – and all my kid wanted to do was walk around the parking lot and look at all the “wheels.” We totally…
Don’t tell me twice. Girl! That would be wonderful! How much fun would we have?!?!?!!
Thanks girl! It was great, and I know — she’s too cute. You’d love her!
It makes my heart happy that you guys had a little LOVE break. You needed it!
Also, your niece continues to be one of the least awkward adolescents, ever. It’s just not fair!
:)
Good times for sure! Thankyou Jesus for our crazy family.
Aw, thanks Tai-I!
It looks like you guys had so much fun!! Kingston is adorable and gets cuter everyday!
Annie, Come on!!! Drive here and stay for free. :)))
This looks like so much fun! Can we BE family and come visit???! I need some beach but it’s not in the budget! Good family is such a blessing!
Micah 7:7 But me, I’m not giving up. I’m sticking around to see what God will do. I’m waiting for God to make things right. I’m counting on God to listen to me. – The Message “Thank you” is completely inadequate, but I want you all to know how much your prayers, love, and support…
Sarah! That is amazing, and I so appreciate you sharing your story. It’s crazy that one disease can look so different on people. And I can’t imagine how gripped you must’ve been with fear after watching your dad suffer. I have more tests in a few weeks and will definitely give an update when I know more. Thanks so much for reaching out!!!
Hi-I’m an occasional visitor ofyour blog-photography is a hobby and I enjoy checking out people’s photo style. One of the last occasions I read this post,,,and thought I’d see if you gave us a follow-up. I hope you are doing very well. 6 years ago I experienced tingling, some loss of feeling in my lower legs and feet, and extreme physical exhaustion in my legs-almost burning—and a general feeling of being off balance or dizzy. A spinal tap confirmed my worst fear…I had Multiple Sclerosis. I thought my life was over,,,I felt like I wanted to hide,,,,my Dad had it from 35-45 when he passed. I couldn’t repeat what he had gone through.
But you know what? I’m doing great. I continue to work and exercise everyday and eat really well,,,I’m on meds that weren’t available when my dad was so ill-and mris haven’t shown any progression. I am keeping it at bay. It has rocked my world profoundly-emotionally—but it has not proven to be my greatest fear after all–not the one I thought it would be. I don’t know why I’m saying this,,,,,just maybe in case this was the direction you feared – I wanted you to know that there are many many many people that are fortunate to live with it with manageable and most often for me almost nonexistent physical effects on our lives. Slight tingles or numbness, get tired more quickly, small stuff really-doesn’t keep me from doing a thing. I wish the best for you.
Annie, Thank you for being excited with me! And I guess we can praise LROD too. :))
L-ROD?!?!?! What…you don’t know him!?!>!>!>!
HAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!
MY BAD! I was too excited, I couldn’t type right!
xoxoxoxxo
PRAISE THE LROD! I am so so so so thankful! I wish I had known what was going on so I could pray too but it looks like the Lord heard all the prayers of so many! I am so glad girl! I hope y’all had a wonderful Easter weekend! Hoping these next test show nothing minor and you can get on with life and ENJOYING it without fear and worry and anxiety. Because those sometimes are just as bad as an ‘incurable disease’. Praise the Lord girl! MUCH LOVE!!!!!
:)
“Never once did we ever walk alone, Never once did He leave us on our own. You are faithful, God You are faithful.” Thank you Jesus. Jeremiah 29:11
Tracy, Thank you so much for sharing that. Wow! I’m sorry you’ve gone through such a hard time, but am SO GLAD he;s using this time in your life for good. He is so, so good to us! Thank you for praying too. That means a lot! :)
I am so grateful that you shared your trials and heartache. It is easy to post the good parts of our lives. And I love to see the blessings that God sends your way! Not long before you posted these posts I had a miscarriage right after we hit our “it is ok to tell the world” mark. So right after the announcement I had to some how take it back. In the same week of the miscarriage my husband lost his job. Seriously!?!Could we possibly handle anything else? But just like you, I see God’s work everyday! We are closer to God and each other more than ever before. And the very next week Kevin received a job offer far beyond his previous one! God is AMAZING and I am so happy that you shared your personal story. And know that I will also continue to pray for your health and Anderson a fabulous job!
Mrs. Mary Kate, Thank you for praying and for sharing that verse. I’ve repeated it so many times over the last few days!!
Lyndsay-
After seeing a post from your Mom requesting prayer, you have been on my heart and when I arrived home from New York, shared that request with my husband. We have been praying for you and your health issues (not knowing at that time what they were), and for your sweet, sweet family as well. Praise the Lord that you received a good report. My husband has endured some health issues during the past 6 months, and our faith in our Lord has been the thing that has brought us through dark days more than once, and through it all, we knew that we were not alone. HE was with us.
Congratulations on your good news, and we will still be praying for you all.
Psalm 91:2: I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust.
God Bless You- Mary Kate Thompson
I love you too, Mrs. Danielle!!!
Dear little sister
How precious are our Father’s thoughts toward us! We are rejoicing with you for your positive news and will be praying for the drs to find what is going on and be able to treat it. Lyndsay, your transparency, honesty, and faith are such a blessing to see as you live life and a real encouragement to those who read your blog. We love you and your entire family.
Happy, happy Easter. HE is risen!
Thank you!
Praising God He always hears the prayers of His children. Praying for continued strength as you walk this journey and for answers and healing. What a mighty God we have who loves us so much!!! I rejoice with you guys!
Such good news. Now lets find the cause & cure it. We don’t need to worry because God is in control and he will always be by your side. Praying for a healthy outcome and happiness for your future.
Andrea, I hope you had a great Easter too! Thank you. :)
praise God! continuing to lift you and your family up in prayer. happy easter!
Carrie, You are so sweet to pray for me. Thank you!!!!
Lyndsay ,
Hi I know you won’t remember me but I was in the youth when you were just a little girl. Your family has been such a blessing to me especially your mom. I have been praying for you , I wasn’t sure what was wrong but I knew God knows . I am so thankful to read such wonderful news. What an awesome God we serve. I will continue to pray for you. So thankful to hear the good news God Bless you
Thank you. :))))
Praying for your family! Your are always such a sweet reminder of God’s love and how he uses someone to touch another person at just the right time!
Taryn, You always make me smile. I love this!!!
Sitting here with tears rolling down my cheeks on your behalf. You are so loved and have touched and inspired more lives than you’ll ever know. Your heavenly crown is going to be so jeweled out, you’ll have to carry it in a custom made Louis Vuitton tote (hey, it’s heaven, dream big ;) Wish we were closer so I could hug you!!
Yes he is!!!
God is good!
Lyndsay, I’m so sorry to hear all that you’re going through. I too will keep you in my prayers. You may have already been tested for this, just I thought I’d mention it, but have your thyroid checked (if you haven’t already). It’s just a simple blood test. I have hypothyroidism and can tell you firsthand that little gland can cause miserable symptoms if it’s not functioning properly. Numbness and tingling in your limbs, headaches, extreme fatigue (which is unfortunately a symptom I’ve dealt with on a daily basis for years) are all possible symptoms, along with a lengthy list of others. I have a great endocrinologist if you need a recommendation. I hope you get some answers and feel better soon!
Thank you for praying and for the sweet message you sent last week!!
Praising God – So thankful for His faithfulness and peace that He can give just when we need it. We are continuing to pray for you and Anderson and sweet Kingston – well truthfully your whole family. Much love…
I’d LOVE to see that happy dance!!!
I am still doing my happy dance and it really is not pretty. Dr. Joe likes it but he thinks anything I do is awesome!
I love you too JoJo!
Praising God with you, Lyndsay! He is good and faithful, no matter what, He is good and faithful! I hope I see you Sunday so I can give you a big ol’ hug, friend! Love you!<3
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pinkcoffeephoto - Liz, That’s awesome. Thanks for saying that!
Liz - You were able to articulate everything that already goes through my mind. Such a lovely and true post! Thanks for sharing this.
Ryn - Girl, This is so good! I love your heart so much! -Ryn
Tammy Smith - Thanks for sharing Lyndsey. I needed a reminder that GOD is always in control no matter what the situation. :>)
pinkcoffeephoto - Come on down, Annie! I’ve really been praying for you lately. :)
pinkcoffeephoto - Ha! Andrea, don’t quote me!
Andrea Worley - this is such great perspective, I loved reading this today! You’re so right we’re so blessed even when crap blows up! (my fave line from this post)
Congrats to Anderson!!
pinkcoffeephoto - Amelia, You know it! I will be THAT MOM. :)
Amelia - what a PRAISE! that is so so wonderful!!!
oh, and Kingston is such a little STUD. that third photo? momma, you’d better keep an eye on those girls;)
pinkcoffeephoto - Same to you, Cass. Crazy times!
cass miller - Loved this post because I can so relate to it this last few weeks. Been praying for your family! xoxo
pinkcoffeephoto - Thanks so much, Tai-I!
Tai-I Badowski - You make such a good point Lyndsay, about feeling blessed when we don’t feel like things are going right in our lives. I’m so glad things are going better. :)
annie - praise the lord!!!!!!! i am so so so so so thrilled with this news! big hooray and congrats to anderson! what wonderful news! and girl…you are so right! i am learning this concept too…all be it slowly, i’m learning. he’s GOD ALL THE TIME. in the big and the little. in the happy and the crappy! thank you for your reminder. i needed it this morning. my outlook is pretty grim right now but THANK YOU for this reminder!
in other news, i’m leaving now. I could get there by suppertime and spend the weekend in the SUN. cause today, it’s a high of 50 here, and raining. YUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE YOU GIRL! Enjoy this friday!