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Category: blessing

blessing/blessings/faith/family/loss/love/running

Good and Light

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

When I think about those who finished the Boston Marathon yesterday and went straight to the hospital to give blood, I can’t even imagine. First of all, I...

birthday/blessing/friends/Heart Group

I’m a Pepper

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

Once upon a time, while shopping too much, we happened upon the best group of friends we could have hoped for in our young, married lives. We started with only ...

blessing/faith/forgiveness/God/restoration

Restored

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Sometimes when things are broken, we learn to compensate. We lower our expectations to think there can never be restoration in the broken. We forget how big our...

2012/bible/blessing/change/devotional

One Thing

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

While browsing Target yesterday for a new soap dispenser, I noticed their new slogan in their home decor section is Change One Thing. I identified. That’s...

birthday/blessing/friends/memories/trip

Twenty-Ten

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

This weekend, we headed out for a little surprise trip for Bean’s 20-10th birthday.  It look a lot of coordination, planning, and secret keeping, but...

Baby Gray/birthday/blessing

Half Full

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Happy half-birthday to Baby Gray!  This crazy looking iPhone photo (my good camera is in the shop; sad story) sort of summarizes our lazy day at home. We&#...

Baby Gray/blessing/Christmas/WalMart

Christmas in the Kitchen

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

Last night, after Baby Gray hit the sack, I ventured to Hades WalMart to finish gathering all the supplies for our fourth annual Christmas shindig. Have I menti...

Baby Gray/blessing/home/joy

Does it always look this way?

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

I’ve had many, many people walk through the door of our home and ask this very question, “Does it always look this way?” Sometimes it’s,...

Hi, I’m Jolie…

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Wife to Josh, mama to Hays (7), hopeful adoptive mama, and Jesus lover. I founded Purpose Box in July of 2014. I'm all about open sunroofs and coffee dates. Welcome to my space; have a click around. I hope you feel loved, encouraged, and empowered.

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This morning, mid-workout, I walked out and said, This morning, mid-workout, I walked out and said, “Do you know we’ll be married 15 years this year?” 

Y’all. The fives and tens get me. How am I old enough to have been married that long? 

Sometimes I think back to the 16 year-old girl who knew she would marry this guy. She had no idea what she was signing up for—she couldn’t have dreamt how great he would be as a husband, a father, a leader, a friend, a confidant. 

So, while we’re a few months off, I’m still here. In awe of my calculation. Wondering how it could have flown by and been a lifetime all at once—but, you know what they say, time flies when you’re having fun!
Turns out, I like it a lot better when we travel t Turns out, I like it a lot better when we travel to the snow and not vice versa. 🤷🏼‍♀️ 

Couple of thoughts: 
• offer heaps of grace and patience in the return to regularly scheduled programming
• choose to believe people are doing the best they can with what they have
• offer what you’re able
• check in on those around you

This week’s experience was different for every single person I have spoken to, even those very close in proximity.

Teacher friends, jumping to you for a second here, remember that each of your kiddos will have experienced this week differently, too, when they get back to you Monday (or whenever they are able). Some will have spent the time cuddled up, playing games, enjoying the snow with hot cocoa. Others will have been freezing, alone, and scared. Meet them where they are. Academic needs may not be the forefront upon return, and that’s okay. A hug and a smile goes a long way.
Thank you, @wurstfest! 🎤 Our beloved pitchers Thank you, @wurstfest! 🎤 

Our beloved pitchers come in clutch—AGAIN. Man, what can’t these things do? 

The good news: the cattle and animals have water. 

The bad news: our house does not.
Snow much fun! ❄️ I spent yesterday afternoon Snow much fun! ❄️

I spent yesterday afternoon bummed the go-kart wouldn’t start in the weather. Didn’t even think to bring my ol’ girl out. She got the job done! 

PS: the pasture’s too muddy. Don’t bother. 😂😂

PPS: I always wave as people pass. I almost never see them wave back. The whole “neighborhood” was honking and waving today.
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