Tuesday, March 26, 2013
New Boutique Obsessions
Hey ladies Spring is here! Time for wedges, sundresses and statement jewelry. I have landed upon two new amazing boutique sites for all your summer and spring staples. Check them out www.modernvintageboutique.com and www.laposhstyle.com Fantastic and reasonable.
Emily
The day has come Emily Maynard,my obsession I know, has her own blog. She is truly a Fashion Icon, great Southern Gal and I love that she is sharing her Grace and Secrets on an online forum. My fellow blogger:) Check it out everyone.....www. emilymaynard.com. You can also just click on Emily on my sidebar. Join me in the fun.......
Road often traveled......
The other day I was heading back down that same road, and a thought came over me. How many memories have down this route. Over the past five years many. Some that were so difficult not even the windshield wipers on high, could have helped me see from my tears anyway. So many travels of disappointment whether cancer struggles or infertility. Yet then so many of immense revelation and joy.....after cancer was cleared, Gods miracle divine intervention to have my son and yes again seeing a girl written across that ultrasound screen.
I thought the other day how much I had grown each trip in that same spot and also how much I've continued to struggle. There it dawned on me. No matter what the time looks like, never will it look the same. We travel down familiar roads each day. Whether it be on our way home from work, to the grocery store or back home to see friends and family. We always notice that something has changed. Things look different, seasons change and "change"being the constant factor that we will always know.
Life is just like these roads. Worn by routine, storms and journeys. There can always be improvements made, but the underneath always has a story to tell. So next time you are cruising down your familiar path make note of the beauty of today. Tomorrow will always have another story to tell........
Jamie Chesson:Train
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Proud day as I can to boast about one of my greatest friends and college roomies first single released today on iTunes and already hitting the airways. I told her this morning that sometimes people only see where we are today! They have no clue our journey and hardship to get here! It takes work, determination and so beyond what outside beauty could tell! I love you sweet friend, that little white mustang would be so proud of you today:)
www.jamiechesson.com
Proud day as I can to boast about one of my greatest friends and college roomies first single released today on iTunes and already hitting the airways. I told her this morning that sometimes people only see where we are today! They have no clue our journey and hardship to get here! It takes work, determination and so beyond what outside beauty could tell! I love you sweet friend, that little white mustang would be so proud of you today:)
www.jamiechesson.com
Sunday, March 24, 2013
My Mission Statement
My Mission Statement
I am a person of class, integrity and grace. People are
in awe of my resilience, faith and steadfastness for truth and honesty. I will be an open book. I will use my
experiences to change lives. I will always put faith and then family
first. I will love with the guide of
growth. I will not be afraid to take chances.
I will listen. I will pray. I will
get to know Jesus. I will forgive and understand weakness. I will live on earth as it is in heaven. I will lead by example. I will love my body
and be compassionate too it. I will
create a glowing aura that blinds passerbyers. I will focus on my gifts and
utilize them to make an impact. I will let go of what I am not. I will be responsible
and care for the things God has lent to me.
I will not be afraid to be different. I will profess my faith. Love will be my guide. I will listen to the Holy Spirit and let it
guide me. I will live in peace not fear. I will live for the present. I will preach to the devil daily. I will be a spiritual warrior.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
In a Storm.....
The other day it stormed, not unusual for us here in Alabama! Most time as furious and fast as they come, they go just as quickly. They usually leave some mark that they've been there....but the storm does run out of rain. The sun does shine again.
Isn't that so true about life. The storm we are in comes rolling in so fast and furious creating havoc in your life, but before you know it life goes on and almost just almost we slowly forget. I've lived through many storms in my life! Heartache that felt endless, sickness, loss and fear. Though for the storm I'm currently in seems to be the F5 cyclone I will never forget.
16 months ago I had heard of the taboo term "post partum". No not just meaning after birth. Didn't seem very inviting, but surely something my faith filled strong mind would never meet. I didn't understand how terribly vulnerable our bodies were to this chemical warfare and how very soon I could be one to talk about it. Even more frightening living it. Now I understand the true despair it embarks on your mind, body and soul. I understand more so what it means to be fully humbled with nothing to do but look up.
3 months ago I developed a scary thyroid issue that they fully deem Post Partum Thyroiditis. A sudden attack on my thyroid leaving my heart racing at 100 at rest, hair loss, tremors and most frightening anxiety. My thyroid levels appear normal but the emotional effects they warned would be long lasting. Emotional diarrhea my endocrinologist calls it....nice way of phrasing Post Partum Depression and Anxiety!
First I thought as a Christian I could fight this. To admit and ask for help would be such a sin. Though weeks of watching my struggles with daily fears magnify and my family around me worrying non stop I knew I couldn't conquer it alone. It's chemical warfare that somehow becomes the battleground of years of baggage to come out on the front lines.
Let me warn you. I never resented my kids, nor thought harmful thoughts about myself or them like most describe this terrible attack. In fact, my kids as most of you know keep me going everyday! I am solely ridden with fears I never knew existed at times not even knowing the issues that lurked! Today I'm dealing every hour of everyday. With help of therapists, doctors, friends, family and mostly the Good Lord Above we are taking steps to wellness.
While some may resent ever having to deal with this, I'm slowly becoming thankful. I am fully allowed to embrace I'm flawed, I'm human and that I can finally ask for help dealing and it's ok! Post Partum may have got me here, but so many things paved the way. Mostly grieving a support network we left behind! I've learned when you are somewhat on an island you have time to really see our desires and now more importantly I'm getting more confident to admit them! Freely, unashamed and I've learned weakness isn't a flaw it's an open door for God to walk in!
Isn't that so true about life. The storm we are in comes rolling in so fast and furious creating havoc in your life, but before you know it life goes on and almost just almost we slowly forget. I've lived through many storms in my life! Heartache that felt endless, sickness, loss and fear. Though for the storm I'm currently in seems to be the F5 cyclone I will never forget.
16 months ago I had heard of the taboo term "post partum". No not just meaning after birth. Didn't seem very inviting, but surely something my faith filled strong mind would never meet. I didn't understand how terribly vulnerable our bodies were to this chemical warfare and how very soon I could be one to talk about it. Even more frightening living it. Now I understand the true despair it embarks on your mind, body and soul. I understand more so what it means to be fully humbled with nothing to do but look up.
3 months ago I developed a scary thyroid issue that they fully deem Post Partum Thyroiditis. A sudden attack on my thyroid leaving my heart racing at 100 at rest, hair loss, tremors and most frightening anxiety. My thyroid levels appear normal but the emotional effects they warned would be long lasting. Emotional diarrhea my endocrinologist calls it....nice way of phrasing Post Partum Depression and Anxiety!
First I thought as a Christian I could fight this. To admit and ask for help would be such a sin. Though weeks of watching my struggles with daily fears magnify and my family around me worrying non stop I knew I couldn't conquer it alone. It's chemical warfare that somehow becomes the battleground of years of baggage to come out on the front lines.
Let me warn you. I never resented my kids, nor thought harmful thoughts about myself or them like most describe this terrible attack. In fact, my kids as most of you know keep me going everyday! I am solely ridden with fears I never knew existed at times not even knowing the issues that lurked! Today I'm dealing every hour of everyday. With help of therapists, doctors, friends, family and mostly the Good Lord Above we are taking steps to wellness.
While some may resent ever having to deal with this, I'm slowly becoming thankful. I am fully allowed to embrace I'm flawed, I'm human and that I can finally ask for help dealing and it's ok! Post Partum may have got me here, but so many things paved the way. Mostly grieving a support network we left behind! I've learned when you are somewhat on an island you have time to really see our desires and now more importantly I'm getting more confident to admit them! Freely, unashamed and I've learned weakness isn't a flaw it's an open door for God to walk in!
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