Let there be light....

A good friend sent me the sweetest text message today of encouragement.  She reminded me of Psalm 119:105 "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."  What a wonderful verse.  The Bible is an incredible road map for every step of our life.  We can take one day at a time seeking God's face for direction. On the rainy Monday, it is a great reminder of His love and power.  We can look at our problems in the light of God's power instead of looking at God in the shadow of our problems. 

Speaking of light...Here are some lamps I am fond of....would like to put in our next place :)  From cheap to chic...these are a few of my favorites.  Driftwood is special to me for many reasons.  It reminds me of when Justin and I got engaged on the beach and the cross behind us,  my love of the ocean and bringing it inside, and it is earthy and a "green" way to dress up your home. 

Go be the light in this world! 

Where has the time gone....

So much has happened since my last post in May 2011.  Sometimes you need sickness to slow you down, make you be still, rest and regroup.  In the past year and a half my life has completely changed.  In May 2011, work was stressful so I had to take from blogging, simply because of time. In August 2011 we found out we would be having a little miracle in nine months! As you can imagine, I had many other priorities to prepare for knowing life would never be the same. Asher Dennis Moses arrived May 3, 2012. Motherhood has changed my heart and soul forever.  If I thought I didn't have time to blog before because I was "stressed" -ha!  Justin has been an amazing partner and dad.  Nursing came very natural (thank you Lord for this blessing, as it is something we prayed about). I know nursing isn't for everyone, but it was very important to me.  It is such a commitment that you have to stay focused.  I was able to be at home with Asher for three months with maternity leave (thank you Healthways!).  In August it was time to go back to work and take Asher to daycare.  We did Baby Wise and it was a life saver for our sanity.  Asher was sleeping through the night, so it made going back to work much easier.  Asher adjusted to daycare nicely and now is already in the Infant Two class...my mom's friend gave me a piece of wonderful advice- she said, "the days are long, but the years are fleeting, so enjoy every moment." It is so true- Asher will be crawling any day now.  He rolled over in September, sat up and got his first tooth in October.  He amazes us each and everyday.  In October I had to have surgery.  My sweetest Granddaddy Henderson had Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) , a potentially lethal disease of the heart, is characterized by a thickened heart muscle, in which the muscle fibers have become jumbled and tangled. This overdeveloped heart muscle is less efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Although HCM primarily affects the thickness of the heart muscle, the electrical activity of the heart may also be affected, which can lead to abnormal heart rhythms or even sudden death.  Unfortunately my mom and I inhereited the gene. With this said, my cardiologist thought it would be best to have an ICD implanted in case my heart ever needed a jump start.  It was a nice relief to have this surgery over and done with.  Also in October I had other companies pursuing my recruiting skills.  It was bittersweet to leave Healthways, but I felt called to take a leap of faith and lead recruiting, building processes and a team from the ground up.  Looking back, I think I was so emotional with going back to work, the surgery and this new chapter...I am not sure I was thinking 100% clearly. 

So here it is- December (already?!- how did that happen?) and I am sick in bed with thoughts flooding my mind. It was through reading a few other blogs that I got inspired. Inspired to get to the new heart and soul of Emily MOM Moses.  My priorities are different. What is it that I want to do with this beautiful life I have been blessed with? Lately I have felt so overwhelmed. I realized it is because I haven't been turning to God first. I am trying to carry all the weight.  Now I pray- "Lord, I am nothing without you." Make me whole, make me joyful, guide my decisions, let Justin and I be the light in Asher's world. 

I always appreciate the month of December- it brings us back to Christ. Truly. It is a time to focus on what matters and create a plan and goals for the New Year. Right now what matters most to me is Christ. Since I am nothing without Him (I have definitely felt this as of late). I want to use this blog in a different way. Each week I can use it as my time with Him while hopefully ministering to others through it.  The rest will come- working out again (now that I can...ahhh), getting the job thing figured out and the adjustment and challenges of a startup, being the best wife and mom I can be.  Justin deserves an award for all he has done this year.

A brief recap in pictures:


Here's to December, Christ,  new chapters, and making the most out of this incredible journey.

birthday list...

I will be 30 in one week...crazy!  The time sure does fly by... I still feel like I am 16...I figured I would post all my wishes. :)


1) Nike-Free Running Shoes

2) Garmin FR60 Heart Rate Monitor

Timex T5K212 Ironman Triathlon Road Trainer Heart Rate Monitor

3) Bathing suit - Maya Twist Top

4) Tom's (red ones :)

5) Facial

6) Summer Dress

7) Nikon D5000

8) Ani's Raw Foods Essentials

9) Searsucker Shorts

10) Sandals and more sandals

Happy Birthday!

in this room...

Traditional Home also does such a fabulous job with design.  The picture below is taken from a pool house in the Hamptons...oh I wish...maybe one day :) 

I am loving everything about this room.  The colors, the softness, the comfy over stuffed sofas and pillows, and the coral.  I think every room should have some piece of nature in it.  The ocean is always my favorite.  

flip flops and popsicles.

Today was a beautiful day in Nashville.  I got to have lunch with my lovely friend, Heather.  We ate at the new Fish & Co. in 12th South.  The crab cake and green salad (avocados, cucumber, and green goddess dressing) were perfect for a mid day eat.  Then we walked down to Las Paletas.  Today was just hot enough for a delicious, homemade popsicle. I highly recommend the plum, strawberry chocolate chip, and avocado flavors. We got to sit outside and notice all the cute flip flops the gals were wearing.

(Tory B - a fab investment)

Below are some of my favorites:

(J.Crew - Capri - these go with everything and last forever)

(J.Crew - Lepoard print - great for the beach, a sundress, and to wear around the house)


Happy Flopping!

ahhh...

Oh my goodness...it has been a month since my last post!!  Life has been busy lately - weddings, concerts, trips - all good things.  We went to Anniston for Easter and were finally able to pick up the headboard my dad had made for Justin and me for Christmas!  We couldn't wait to get home and put it on the bed.  It makes our room feel complete.  Justin ended up putting on the headboard while Stella and I gave our moral support. :)  She wanted to be right in the middle of it all.

The damask fabric on the headboard fits perfectly with our furniture and makes our bedroom feel complete. It truly is a place we cannot wait to get to each night...ahhh....

And Stella...sleeping on the ride home from Anniston.  Our precious little one.

4 dresses...

While looking through a few magazines this weekend I found three dresses I must have for Spring/Summer.

1) Ella Dress - J.Crew

This little number will look just as good with wedges or flip flops as it will with heals.

I am thinking it is perfect for a beach wedding or a night out on the town.

2) Del Ray Dress - Backcountry 

Loving this soft fabric.  The Del Ray dress can act as a cover up at the pool or beach.

I will also wear to work on a Friday, when I want to be relaxed and comfy. It will look super chic with my red Tom's.

3) Vortex Dress - anthropologie

Classic. Audrey and Jackie O. dress.  

You will have this dress for years to come. Perfect for a evening wedding, a day at the office, or church on Sunday. You won't go wrong with this little investment.

4) Sunny Day Dress - forever 21

The Sunny Day dress is only $15 and comes in two other colors.  

Heck, I just might have to buy all three. 

Again - this is perfect for an afternoon wedding, friend's birthday party, church or work with a cardigan or blazer over it. This dress makes me happy - guess that's how it got it's name.

  

Happy Dressing!