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It’s Tuesday… I Think!

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

Oh, it’s Tuesday? Now that we don’t have school keeping our routine afloat, I’m having trouble with keeping my days straight. Anyone else? 1. ...

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Come on get h-APP-y!

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

Working on the go means I’m on my phone or iPad quite a bit. Good apps make that so much more productive (and sometimes just more fun). So, here they are,...

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Quiet, Please!

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 5 Comments

When Baby Gray was born, I switched my phone to silent in the hospital. We had calls and well-wishes coming in, and I didn’t want to wake our sleeping bab...

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There’s an App for That

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

This boy of ours (Notice I still haven’t done the ol’ re-branding? It’s coming. I think.) loves him some Apple products: iPhone, iPad, if some...

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Pscyh!

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Friday is more fun when I remember to take fashion photos throughout the week. Thank goodness Annie saved the day with this great shot of Baby Gray’s raci...

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Ten!

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

I have a friend who does a Tuesday Ten, and today it’s just the thing to do. Seems like a good day to get a jumble of things all in one place. 1. I am so ...

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Rational Rationale

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Once there was a quiet little family of three. The matriarch of the family was extremely rational in her thinking, never assuming that an unanswered phone meant...

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Annnnnd, We’re Back!

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

(Here’s where the director points their finger and cues the post-commerical TV talk to begin again.)  Fashion Friday is filled with goodies from all ...

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A Gabba Good Time

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

Last night, we had the opportunity to go see Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! It’s Time to Dance! in San Antonio. I am oh-so-thankful I took advantage! We invited Co...

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Is There an App for That?

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

We were at Dr. C’s house a few weekends ago, yes I’ve mentioned it previously, but my photos were scattered for some reason, watching the game. In t...

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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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