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faith/Haiti/marriage/relationships/thoughts

One Flesh

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

Sometimes when it’s just me and the quiet late night, my head gets spinning and swimming so quickly I can hardly process all it’s got going through ...

relationships/talking

A Bad Mother Shut-Your-Mouth

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

I don’t remember a time I didn’t like to talk. I can talk about anything, nothing, everything. I want to talk about successes, problems, or even how...

2013/faith/family/love/memories/relationships

Engage the Heart

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Sometimes I get so caught up in the daily task of things that I’m not enjoying the blessings I’ve been given in this life. I’m not truly takin...

2013/anniversary/family/love/Mr. Gray/relationships/wedding

Lucky Number Seven

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

Seven years ago today, Mr. Gray and I said “I do.” It was the best and most powerful statement I’ve ever made. This is the first anniversary w...

2013/faith/God/marriage/music/relationships

Playing Our Song

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

Music. It’s not really my thing. It doesn’t make my world go ’round. I’m not musically inclined. I’m not even sure I can carry a t...

2013/faith/family/friends/life/love/relationships

Say Yes

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 7 Comments

Stepping out in faith. Think about it for a minute. What does that mean, exactly? I can honestly say that until very, very recently, I didn’t know what th...

church/faith/life change/love/relationships/Revolution

Let Them Eat Cake

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Sometimes you just have to eat cake for lunch. Apparently it’s also advisable to wear it on your pants when you’re done. Yesterday was incredible at...

blessings/friends/Heart Group/marriage/prayer/relationships/Revolution

Through the Door

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

Mr. Gray and I moved back to this area in 2008 after our stint at A&M. We were part of a small group at our church in College Station, and we were hungry fo...

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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