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This is a wee bit late, but this year’s Birthday was one to be celebrated of my number 1 guy. I was a bit preoccupied this year driving from California to #surprise him for his birthday for our “FaceTime” #DaddyDaughter Lunch Date. What he didn’t know was that FaceTime was going to be face-to-face as you can see the look of #shock and being #speechless when I knocked on his door. With Covid and everything that has happened this last year, I decided this day had to be spent together. Here are a few recent pics and a screen shot of a moment from our first meetings so long ago. Happiest of Birthdays #Daddy. Wouldn’t dream of having all the memories, our special lunch dates through the years, or our many football game experiences with anyone but with my best guy! Love you forever and always! #GirlDad #daddysgirl https://www.instagram.com/p/CFQ1lmrgn8p/?igshid=1aajqbartegyz

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*CAUTION: Accident Injury Photos Shown* 09.16.19 will be a day I will never forget. Sept 16th has always been special because it’s when my dad was born. I’ve always had a strong bond with him since day one being born on Father’s Day and now my accident adds another strong connection to his special day (see next post for more). After all I’ve been through this year, the healing process has been one of the most prominent blessings I have ever experienced. If you know me at all, I don’t ask for help because I’d rather be the helper. In this position, I had to be the helped. Countless people showed up and blessed me physically by being there for me - others praying for me all over the world. As someone who has struggled since a very young age with the question “if I disappeared, would anyone even notice?” which got answered with a resounding “Yes.” People kept coming and showing up to the ICU, hospital, rehab, and to my home to help how ever they could. Sending love, prayers, messages, and gifts beyond measure. Needless to say I was overwhelmed with all the love being poured out. But this was just the start of healing my heart amongst the physical healing journey I was embarking on. I will never be able to thank everyone who has helped me through all of these things this past year, but know the part you played changed my life and I am eternally grateful. I can walk and function pretty much like normal, with the occasional struggle/pain and leg swelling, but no limp and if you saw me you’d never think any of this crazy happened to me. My right leg has the only scars that you can even see. But man does my body remember. Sending so much love to all 🧡🧡 and thanks to God for healing me in all ways continuously as I go through the process I’m still going through. (at Universal City) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFPeiUiAmBa/?igshid=2upt9tf9qyml

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#memorymonday: this time last year I was given the honor to work under @kbeauvais123 to help coordinate with @chelswein and the @FOXSports HR team the 2019 #FOXSportsFoundersDay. To date this was one of the biggest #accomplishments that I am so proud of and thankful for the privilege to be a part of their anniversary event. I was a bit preoccupied that day to post about it, but #reflecting on last year and the fun everyone had was worth all the hard work and dedication put into a successful event. So grateful for my time at FOX Sports with Kim and the HR crew. Hope some day we can all reunite. #allthefeels #bestjobyet #thankfulbeyondwords Side Note: From my very first day at FOX Sports, I saw fellow OSU Cowboy alum @gottliebshow Doug on the screen and knew I had to meet him at some point... and of course the day I’m wearing an #OSUBasketball jersey is the day I met him. “Now THAT’s a great Jersey” you know Gotta rep my @osuathletics @osumbb @okstate I bleed #orangeforever (at Fox Studio Lot) https://www.instagram.com/p/CESK_GBgpHj/?igshid=lemocidndvno

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#Reunited and the #joy overflows as it is very evident in these shots. These dudes have my heart and make me so #thankful that @emilykins and @dairekmorgan allow me to love on them and their family. Thank you for bringing so much #happiness and #sunshine into my life especially during these dark times of the world... love you @dearmrmiles & @mrmemphisray. 🧡 your LaLa loves you https://www.instagram.com/p/CD2r1-Hgo3o/?igshid=10uraoa0kz8q0

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Mom: “Lindsay there’s not just one baby but TWO babies coming” Me: “WHAT NO WAY! I get 2 babies to play with?!” I kneel down and pray “please let them be girls!” Mom: Not being able to see me “Lindsay? You okay with that?” Me: Head pops up “I talked to God they’ll be girls” Mom: “Oh Lord please don’t let her lose her faith - let them be girls” God did not disappoint. @laurenoada @twintwolacey are the best sisters a girl could have. We have been through so many things in life and through good bad and ugly, have a strong bond between us that no distance or time will break. These girls have my back and keep me on my toes. Mom said when I picked on them that they would get bigger and one day it would be me they picked on. I didn’t stand a chance. But their hearts as they grow into the beautiful women they are becoming are the most precious things about them. They have such differing personalities and strengths, but a bond anyone would be jealous of that I hope they never lose. Ain’t no party like a L&L party - dance offs, sarcasm and song cues for days, name that tune, amongst so much more. Love you girls til forever and thankful we are so close as far as we are distant apart. Happiest of Birthdays and may 28 be your best year yet 🧡🥳 https://www.instagram.com/p/CDKErS1A69T/?igshid=1uhgzs9syo92y

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Out loud - say these things. Don’t be afraid to #declare these truths over your life... #Speakthem over yourself. Allow the #truth to #overcome the #fear #anxiety #lies that we have allowed to move into spaces they don’t belong and never were invited in the first place. It’s more than Time for them to #checkout. New LIGHT is moving in and coming into those dark spaces. #ClaimTheseTruths #Iam #transformationchurch #crazyfaith https://www.instagram.com/p/CDHfEa-A2Rq/?igshid=1kt97do49uw8a

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My #Birthday and #FathersDay have happened 4 times in my life because I was actually born on Fathers Day in 1987... happens every 11 years, except the next time will be messed up due to Leap Year. Sharing a special day with my favorite guy is the best. I know I’ve said this countless times, but my dad is the most #selfless, #honoring, #goofy, #loving, #funny, and #caring man I’ve ever met. Dad - your #passion and #drive sets not only the example of how to chase our #dreams, but shows us if we put in the #work and #effort we too can achieve anything we put our minds to. I have loved having you be in my corner and supporting me and the twins in all our crazy adventures. You may think we are brave, we only can fly because of the encouragement, nurturing, growth, example and push we’ve been given to succeed #loveyouSOmuch https://www.instagram.com/p/CBua7geAWbY/?igshid=fhle5y3po6hi

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Hello world, Meet Giselle. 🐟 I have never owned a #bettafish before. So I have learned some things I never knew before.. and my Youtube videos have been infiltrated with betta fish video recommendations. As a kid my parents let me have a #goldfish that we named Fred, but he died fairly quickly...later we had a fish tank of fish with the bubbler and everything. It was an investment and we basically got to the point where these 2 #glowfish that lasted forever were the last we owned. In that time I remember we even had baby fish at one point... we didn’t know how to keep them. For me, Giselle allows me to care for a living organism, but also observe the way she lives. She #distracts me from the #emotions I feel from the heaviness of the world, makes me sit and feel that my #emotions are #valid - esp as a #singlelady (bettas don’t live with others), and allows me to take a second to #breathe. What makes you #sit and #reflect? #nofilter #crownbetta 👑 #neon #selfcare #sitwithyourself #loveyourself #youmatter #youremotionsarevalid (at North Hollywood, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBUjcJEgJnI/?igshid=17rn23v9mtd0l

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#blackouttuesday Spending today praying over all that is going on. You #matter to me. Sending #love to all. 🖤 (at North Hollywood, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA8KC_pAnDS/?igshid=dhizprtkgyac

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You’ve now seen and helped me learn to walk twice - you stand by me during my brightest and darkest moments - you listen when you’re tired of hearing the same story twice or a joke that was never funny in the first place - you exude confidence but aren’t afraid to be vulnerable and share your heart or shed a tear - you are the best prayer warrior - I can feel your hugs even with miles apart - no one makes me laugh as hard as you do in the shortest amount of time, even on my worst day - you have always loved me and cared about my heart - I hope someday I can be as great of a mom like the example you set for me, the twins, and all the women you have made an impact on in this world. Happy Mother’s Day sweet mama. Love you forever and always https://www.instagram.com/p/CACXZevAmlJ/?igshid=11h24ft5nuqdw

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“You are the only YOU we have! That means, your #GodSizedDreams either happen #throughyou or #notatall.” Maybe you need to hear this - What you were made for was #planned long before you took your first breath and for sure wasn’t a #mistake. Those dreams that you think could never be reality are deep #rooted in you for a reason and purpose. Don’t just stunt this world by the gifts and callings you’ve been given to #enrich us all. Have #CrazyFaith that those things can and will happen. #PressIn to those #dreams and #goals- esp if they are difficult, hard, and others can’t see it. It wasn’t for them to “see” - they can see when it happens. YOU were made to make those things a #reality. If not you then who? #YouHavePurpose #MadeForAReason #oneofakind #masterpiece #unique #oneinamillion https://www.instagram.com/p/B8FoCEbgKSn/?igshid=8o3gpomnn1vl

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“You are Blessed. You are Valued. You are Loved” These are the statements I spoke over those who came in contact with me when I was on the meds keeping me out of pain when I was in the ICU (or so I’m told). I joke that I could have said much worse, but I’m glad to my core these are the words I wish to speak over people. I know I haven’t updated much, but for good reason - so forgive the delay. These past couple months I’ve been focusing on healing - who woulda thought being hit by a car would teach me patience, asking & receiving help, to rest, finding my impact, and end up causing inner healing in all those areas. (Don’t try it - I don’t recommend.) I hope I reflect back on this time of frustration & pain to see God’s healing hand in the work He has/is doing in & through me. My parents (esp mom) have had to see me learn how to walk again most recently from cane to hobble walking. I still use the occasional wheelchair for long duration/distance walking in big stores as my stamina is not up to par quite yet, but otherwise walking only using things around to assist when needed. Can’t stand or sit in the same position for too long & still have to prop up my leg frequently. Compared to rehab when I couldn’t even do one step on the stairs, now I’m able to use stairs - not without struggle, but better than the terrified girl I was the first time I tried. I have a new found awareness & frustration for the disabled population. If you see someone struggling, help don’t gawk. Be aware of your surroundings and those around you. The holidays can bring much bliss, but also can cause countless other emotions. I myself have been on a roller coaster of emotions - thoughts of what could’ve been, grateful it wasn’t the end, laughter with family, frustrations of not being able to do what I once did, overwhelmed by the reaction of others/rehashing the story again, etc. We all have the rights to our feelings, take moments to reflect/emote & feel - don’t be afraid of the vulnerable feelings. Just don’t let it take over & steal your Joy and the goodness of Today. 🧡 Here’s to a better & blessed New Year! Thankful for you all for being a part in my life. Sending much love 💗 https://www.instagram.com/p/B6vn3fxgIBT/?igshid=ncy3r55wskaa

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This is quite the #Christmas #throwback when mom used to have us match in outfits. When I didn’t know how to smile in 5th grade and the girls were in Kindergarten. I’m forever #grateful for the #sisterhood we have always shared and even more this year than ever before. #L3Forever #loveyall @twintwolacey @laurenoada (at Stillwater, Oklahoma) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6hTyuzgAf-/?igshid=qgd12a5uj138

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The bodies God designed and we live in are amazing things. Looking back and reflecting on the trauma and how banged up my body has been, it’s nuts to think it was 8 weeks ago that this horrid thing happened. For someone who hasn’t broken any bones (knock on wood) until now. Not knowing the healing and recovery process and how it works. I was in for a rude awakening thinking I could hop back up on my feet quickly. Patience is a virtue that I undoubtably struggle HARD with and don’t handle well. I give grace to so many, but myself? Not a chance. I thought if only I pushed harder to get better faster then I could get back to everything that was planned out... yet our bodies don’t heal like that, quite the opposite. They need rest and restoration in order to heal. Not an easy lesson or pill for me to swallow. I learned this lesson the hard way in my rehab for the tibia that was broken that I am just now able to semi-walk on without assistance (only for short distances. Trust me not pushing it) God is not only healing me externally through this, but internally - emotionally and spiritually. Asking for help, receiving said help, relying on others, speaking up for my needs, saying no, giving myself grace and rest, being patient with myself and with the healing process, listening to my body’s needs, understanding boundaries of limitations and others. Just to name a few. If I haven’t already told you myself or said it aloud - Thank you to all those who came (and keep coming) to help me during this time and when my mom was here. Thank you to those who have fed me, driven me/mom, kept me company, visited the hospital, sent gifts/flowers, checked in on me, and last but for certain not least - all the prayers you have poured over me. I am overwhelmed and grateful by the outpouring of your love. Forever grateful for your friendships and love, I wouldn’t be where I am in this process of healing with out your help. So #thankyou #loveyou 💗🧡 (at North Hollywood, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4tW5tzgbXt/?igshid=1839s82973kwb

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For almost 10 years of my life I have driven a @honda #pilot. Bagheera was only with me from 2010-2013... and died a brutal death. In came #RoxieSparkle named after #ChicagoMusical #Roxie for her #silvershine and after #HIMYM #RobinSparkles came the #Sparkle. Roxie was with me through most of my years here in #LA (almost 6 full years) and had some of her own bumps and bruises, but was ever faithful until 7.25.19 when she died on the side of Coldwater Canyon leaving me stranded for 6+ on the side of the road. Motor, starter, and radiator needing to be replaced. Roxie lasted 184500 miles for a 2005 #HondaPilot she still had some miles to go, but gave a good run. #RIP Roxie - my heart is still a bit broken over our life together. Out from the ashes welcomes ARYA my new (to me) 2016 Honda CRV with better gas mileage (and less space) and much needed upgrade. She’s got slick new vibe, dark charcoal color, push button start and all the bells one would need. Still adjusting to this new car relationship, but should be a nice transition for the next long haul. This was a tough season, but may God bless it and protect me in the foreseeable future. (at Honda of Hollywood) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1VEnfjACu-/?igshid=1byzejm1clkap

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#Highlight of my week! Fun times with my #HR ladies at the @Dodgers Game with the #FOXSports crew. These girls have #encouraged and #cared for me, made me feel #included and part of the #team, and overall been such sweet #friends to me. So #thankyou @talarmel @katiewestrup (just missing @pieceofkeik) for making this temp’s experience #oneforthebooks #memories . . #churros #pizza #icecream #beer #nachos #pretzels #soda #baseball (at Los Angeles Dodgers) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ByeMbgv0D/?igshid=1dfym64syqgv2

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These #strong #beautiful #talented #courageous #determined #smart #creative #independent #women turned 27 today. ———————————————— I remember 27 being a big year for me. It being a year of learning new things about myself and new experiences that put me in new territories that weren’t always comfortable, but stretched me in ways only God could orchestrate. @laurenoada @twintwolacey you are my heroes, I look up to you and all the wonderful amazing things you are doing with your lives going after your dreams and killing the game on a daily basis. You are embarking on beautiful new territory that will only enhance the marvelous women you already have and continue to becomes very grateful that I get to love on you and claim you as my #sisters. #twoisbetterthanone #twins #happybirthday L&L 🧡💝💜 https://www.instagram.com/p/B0c707Gg2tw/?igshid=1ted7k4wylmw