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Making Time for Me

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

I make it a point to do some things just for me on a regular basis. I don’t want to be rundown, tired, and not at my best when trying to be the best mom a...

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Not That Mom

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

As it goes, we’re in 2015, and blogs full of mom feelings are floating around the ol’ world wide web. What I find most often, though, is that I don&...

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Cream of the Crop, Top of the Top

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

A look back at the top ten posts of 2014 by the numbers. 1. Six-tea Surprise 2. The Next Big Step3. Marriage Matters: Life Happens4. Happy Wife, Happy Life5. Ha...

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Abyss

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Bottomless pit. That is the best way to describe the purse I was carrying until Saturday evening. I tell you, I could fit anything in that sucker. Oddly enough,...

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Supremely Blessed

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

I’ve written about it before–those nights with friends that leave you so full, so blessed, so grateful. It makes me thankful for the friends and sup...

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When Worlds Collide

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

This morning, I switch roles in the classroom. I make the change from teacher to mom. Last week gave me a tiny taste of it, but I know that as Baby Gray spends ...

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A Big Squeeze

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

Hugging my boy a little tighter this morning. It’s amazing to me how being a mother changes the frame through which tragedies are seen. Those times when t...

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Rockin’ Mother’s Day

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

Yesterday afternoon, we enjoyed a long, delicious lunch with most of the women in our combined family. It is such a blessing to have such loving ladies pour int...

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Signs Your Mom is a Rockstar

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

Find out if your mom is a rockstar–in just a few quick steps! 1. Pin something you want to Pinterest. Any ol’ thing will do. Source: surlatable.com ...

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On Being Mom

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

Most of the time, being the mom is fun. I particularly dig being the boss: that’s one of my all-time favorite roles (I’m mostly kidding). Plus, when...

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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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They say it’s your birthday… Purse candles f They say it’s your birthday… 

Purse candles fail me for the second time in 2022. Getting back on the horse for full celebrations by tomorrow. I have to.
That’s a wrap on Mother’s Day. This guy made s That’s a wrap on Mother’s Day. This guy made sure bellies and hearts were full. He took care of it all and reminded me just how loved and cherished I am every single day. It was a good weekend, topped off with a great day. ❤️
Highly recommend not answering your phone and just Highly recommend not answering your phone and just getting outside for a bit. ☀️ It’s good for you.
Always so honored to be part of others’ wedding Always so honored to be part of others’ wedding days. Marriage is near and dear to me, and seeing people I love start on a path of their own is one of my favorite things.

Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Tinsley! ❤️
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