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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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Baseball this Saturday looks a little different th Baseball this Saturday looks a little different than most lately. Once a year, my favorite pitcher heads back to the mound for an inning or two. Always one of the best days—seeing him get to do a little more of what he loves.
Photographer: “Who is *not* in charge here?” Photographer: “Who is *not* in charge here?” 

IYKYK
Fun weekend at the field—didn’t come out on to Fun weekend at the field—didn’t come out on top this time, but every outing is an opportunity to win or learn.
We started watching “That 90s Show” this week, We started watching “That 90s Show” this week, and I don’t know how old Kitty is supposed to be, but I am certainly running on the same wavelength with her. 😂😂😂

She believes in having all the snacks for all the kids, “I’m getting all the -itos!” 

She knows the kids and talks to them through each of the different phases and stages. 

She makes the corny jokes, believes the best, and loves all the kids as her own. 

This is the kind of home I want to have as we walk through the teen years and beyond. The home with the snacks. The easy place. The hang out. Glad we get to walk through it all together.
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