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More From Him

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

After Mr. Gray’s last interview, it was requested that we do them more often. I try to honor requests, so here you go: 1. What’s your favorite movie...

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It’s Independence Day! (Well, it Was)

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

After our fun evening downtown, Source: thegraymatters.com via Mrs. on Pinterest Baby Gray was feeling plenty festive when we headed to the Biggest Small Town P...

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Four, Three, Two…

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

The Fourth is coming! We’ll be at the parade in the morning and Buck’s Poolside for our usual afternoon, but I wanted to share some of my favorite r...

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Sweet Repeats (even the title–oops)

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

We have a pretty general pattern for the Fourth around here: douse everything in red, white, and blue; head to the parade with the Fix-It family; The Home Depot...

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‘Merica

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Celebrate with a cupcake (or three), some dirt, and some pyrotechnics!  If you want to make something cute to eat, that works too.

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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As I woke to the calendar flipped to March this mo As I woke to the calendar flipped to March this morning, it really made me think about this past year. 

I wrote and prayed with a bit of a different perspective. I thanked God for the lessons in empathy and love. I thanked Him for the slowdown and family time, just as our years with the boy begin their downhill slide. I thanked Him for safety and health that we so often take for granted. 

How can you reframe your focus as we step back into March? How can a year that has seemed to be full of differences and inconveniences turn into blessings in your life?
Little Sunday afternoon baseball—good for the so Little Sunday afternoon baseball—good for the soul.
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.
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