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02.14.15

A Love Letter to My Daughter

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  Little Eleanora, You’re not old enough yet to understand Valentine’s Day yet. You’ve never even smelled a rose or tasted chocolate. You don’t know anything much about this world. In all honesty, I’m a little scared to think about you growing up. But before you do, which I know will happen so much more […]

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Candice - February 14, 2015 - 6:07 pm

Jen,
This is absolutely beautiful. You are an incredible mom & a fantastic example of what it means to love life, share beauty, and love Jesus with all your heart. I have no doubt that Eleanora will grow up to become an amazing, God-fearing, inspiring woman, just like you are.

01.06.15

New Dreams

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I had so many dreams when I was younger. But I never dreamed of being a mama. (I know that may sound crazy to some.) I always wanted kids “some day” and definitely had that desire, but the whole mom thing was not everything I wanted in life. Honestly, I saw myself going off to […]

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Breanna Woodis Brandon - January 6, 2015 - 11:42 pm

Thank you for writing this! I’ve been struggling recently with accepting God’s plan for my life, not my own. I never in a million years pictured myself married & an owner of a house (in the suburbs) at age 23. I always thought I would be single, living in a big city & in graduate school by now. Oh how God sure did have different plans for me! I love my husband and the life we have created together and I wouldn’t change that for anything. I do still feel the urge to accomplish more in life. I need to learn patience & acceptance for his plan is better than our own.

Melanie Chrystn Stauffer - January 7, 2015 - 1:59 am

I am so grateful for your honesty! I have truly struggled with the acceptance of God’s plan in comparison to my own and it’s humbling to see others whom are on a similar journey. You have a beautiful life and I am so thankful that you are so willing to share it with us. Your story is such an inspiration!

– Melanie (www.athistage.blogspot.com)

Harriet - January 7, 2015 - 3:25 am

Wow what a post! Thank you so much for writing the stories of your heart and sharing them on here. I’m often thinking of the dreams and visions God has given me and wondering how they translate to where I am right now. I know ‘m where He wants me but I thought it would feel different! The long journey is tough and I am weary and yet He sustains me in my lack of knowledge to just keep on moving and trusting.
Thank you again for your honesty and generosity in sharing it on here. Your little space has been used to open my eyes many times.

09.30.14

Priceless

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Money can’t buy moments like this. Is this perfect? No! I was sweaty and had just walked in the house from a shoot. But when I picked her up from being away for a few hours, it was perfect. The way she looks at me, so perfectly…that moment is frozen in time forever. Truly priceless.

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Lisa Rister McGriff - October 1, 2014 - 3:53 pm

Enjoy those priceless moments and hold them close in your heart, they grow up way to fast.

Kaylie B. Poplin - October 14, 2014 - 10:00 pm

I am a sucker for black and white photos! These are in my top favorites.

09.30.14

Expectations & Motherhood

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Before Jonathan and I got married, we went through marriage counseling. One of our biggest take-always was to let go of our expectations for marriage and what we think our spouse should do and be. (Now that we’re parents, I think kid counseling should be highly encouraged before having babies! Ha!) I’m learning that I need to […]

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Kaylie B. Poplin - September 30, 2014 - 5:39 pm

I love and adore you!

Jenessa Bruce - September 30, 2014 - 6:09 pm

Beautiful Jennifer! You’re definitely doing fantastic I know! I appreciate the insight and transparency, as I look forward to that stage in life as well. I know I’ll have a lot of expectations for myself and so forth; I’ll probably need to read this again in a couple years 🙂 You’re a blessing!

Janee Grace Hassell - September 30, 2014 - 11:19 pm

Great post!

Zoe Rose - October 1, 2014 - 6:09 am

I love your honest and the wisdom in what you’re learning. Motherhood is hard and the best. Our little boy is six months and it has flown, we are still working on sleeping longer too, they are all their own little person. You’re doing a great job! I read a great book about motherhood by Sarah Mae and Sally Clarkson which I found really refreshing.

Hope Sewell - October 1, 2014 - 11:07 am

One encouraging thought that I held on to in my early days of motherhood is that time is on my side. She WILL learn to sleep through the night….eventually!! You WILL figure out a schedule, niche and groove as the days go on. This phase is only temporary….the good parts and the bad. Although I know we all struggle with body image issues this should be the LEAST of your worries because you look vibrant and beautiful!! Grace and gratefulness in the newborn stage wasn’t something I feel I mastered until my third baby. And even then, mastered isn’t the correct word. But you can rest assured that you’ll get there!! Time IS on your side! Then it’ll be on to another phase and time of growth. So goes life. Be encouraged that God gives us the grace we need for the moment. Hugs!! 🙂

08.04.14

While we wait…

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  Our little girl’s due date has come and gone. I had a hunch that she’d be late, but I never anticipated what these past three days have brought us. Friday evening we went to the hospital because I’d been having contractions all day. Sadly, they sent us home because they weren’t strong enough to […]

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