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I left for church with a big open and empty deck. I returned to find a furniture set, extra table and pressure washer waiting on my deck for me. My brother is amazing! So here I am, waiting for lunch to be served at the new table and comfy chairs. #prov31lioness #floridalife #deck #lawnfurniture #familylove #lettheboysdothecooking #mommadoesthecleaning (at Saint Cloud, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpxKJbvBUkA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yea70daftkv6

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When you try to get a pic of your boys playing #minecraft together and the light from the window throws off the exposure, so you get creative. #Ignoremythumb #pretenditisntthere. #thelordlingisinresidence #thisspartanismine @thespartansjourney #familytime #hometimeisthebesttime #truckerwife #prov31lioness #christianwife #momdays #myheartisfilledwithjoy #myheartisfilledwithgratitude

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#andanotherthing #missionschangelives I learned that if I can park in #brooklyn then I can park next to any random #ucfstudent with #parkingissues. #imdrivingoverhere #yw2019 @fuelministryfumc #thelessonsjustkeepcoming #moreconfident #morecompetent #morefaithful #moreofHim #lessofme #ucfparkingissues #prov31lioness #iteachtoo #studentlife #backtothegrind https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzs-Fd7hLkL/?igshid=vr2n4yjz2uuh

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Taking a study break to attempt the first days challenge of #sketchbookrevival. This is a single line self portrait I did by closing my eyes and drawing with my dominant hand what I felt with my other hand. What fun! Do you think it looks like me? #muchabstract #verypicasso #iarted #stressrelief #selfcare #prov31lioness #sketchbookskool #portraitparty (at Saint Cloud, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwqGPEWhlPW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1t6gich70wn5t

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Me thinks this is a fabulous way to begin my spring break! #saturdaymorning on the porch swing, sipping on some #fattycoffee with #BrunoBaggins. #TheLordling is chopping at random tree branches with a palm frond stem that he turned into a 'machete'. We did some gardening and I am pleased to report that the NEW #Deedarose is looking well. I hope everyone has an absolutely lovely weekend. #floridainthespringtime #lazymorning #saturdaysmiles #dogsofinstagram #furmomma #furbabies #rescued #adoptdontshop #adoribibidible #thelordlingisinresidence #growingsomethingsuccy #smirk #prov31lioness #praiseJesus (at Saint Cloud, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuyuwFrBRwe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=n1aq5qpz3rhs

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#morningspread in the #afternoon. My attitude today has been terrible. Everything has been making me clench my teeth and want to growl. So I decided to take a study break and do some #scripturewriting. Yesterday I finished my passages in #2Peter and they really resonate with me today. Supplement your....knowledge with self-control, self-control with endurance, endurance with godliness 2 Peter 1:5a&6 Things I need some divine assistance with today. Lord, thank You for another gorgeous day. I ask that You please help me to get over myself enough to see a bigger purpose than my frustrations today. Spilled paint and broken watch bands and constant distractions are not where my focus should be. Help me to rise above and serve You as I should, today and every day. Your will, always. Amen. May we all look past our small frustrations and insignificant annoyances and see where we should be placing our focus today. #christianwife #christianmom #christianparent #praiseJesus #myjourney #journeybeforedestination #diditagain #shereadstruth #shestudies #sheprays #shelives #prov31lioness #timeintheWord #bestwaytostarttheday #orcontinueit (at Saint Cloud, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtHI_BEhYm8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tjfdmtyuptgp

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How is this for a non-scale victory #nsv?!?! Before joining the gym on the 7th of this month my cardio fitness score was 'poor to fair'. Last week it was simply 'fair' and look where I am today!!! #yayforahealthierheart Too often we get stuck on what the scale says. I have been working my bootay off for over 2 weeks and only this morning saw a small change on the scale. I have noticed big changes in my energy and mood though. Don't get me wrong, I refuse to wear this size clothes and weigh this amount ANY LONGER but I'm also striving for a healthier and happier life from here on out. What an excellent reminder to keep at it because progress is happening daily, in so many ways. #thankyouGod #praiseJesus #weightloss #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #thisishowifreestyle #thislionessdoesntmessaround #thislionessislosingit #lessweightlesspain #momentumonpurpose #momentumwithpurpose #fitbit #fitbittoday #prov31lioness #hearthealthy #movementequalsprogress (at Saint Cloud, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs_Zv_vBKQZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xx5b2bxaapze

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#gettingitdoneanyhow #killingit #thislionessdoesntmessaround #thislionessislosingit #makingchanges #ohyesshedid #weightlosstransformation #weightlossjourney #lessweightlesspain #sweatyboobsandattitude #sweatstainsandlimphair #gymhairdontcare #prov31lioness #thisishowifreestyle #workingtheplan #workinit #consistency (at Saint Cloud, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsmTmdiBR25/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zffekzyyvaqt

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Showed of mah 'heavy weights' to my Spartan and now for cardio. 30 mins on the bike, momma's knee isn't too pleased with her today so low impact it is. #weightwatchers #thisishowifreestyle #weightlosstransformation #thislionessislosingit #weightlossjourney #planetfitness #arthritissucks #lessweightlesspain #gottamatchmyman #thisspartanismine #thislionessdoesntmessaround #prov31lioness #sweatyboobsandattitude #sweatoutthosefeels (at Planet Fitness) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsgI56-B89W/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ofeb9v9qmqi

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#momentum #prov31lioness #januaryfocus #newyearnewgoals #newyearsameme (at Saint Cloud, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsLdneFhzrN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rj6l47juvxgx

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I woke up with "What a Beautiful Name it Is" running through my mind and I open my #shereadstruth up to Lamentations and see this. They truly are new EVERY MORNING. #scripture #praiseJesus #christianwife #christianmom #morningspread #gettingintheWord #newyearnewgoals #prov31lioness #thelordismylight #shestudies #sheprays #shelives (at Saint Cloud, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsImgHfB_KY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ocbl38psz4rr

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Apple pie #2. #prov31lioness (at Saint Cloud, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/Brp7fvTBJhP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=w61o6q869te6

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A small peek at my first month of consistent #scripturewriting. I've been following the January plan on the swtblessings.com website. Can you see how lovely my handwriting is becoming as an extra bonus?? 😃 Each entry is short and able to be done in around 10 minutes. While I did not journal every day I have managed to complete the entire month by doubling up somedays. I'll write out each days verses and then a short (or long) prayer at the end. Some days it is simply gratitude for the Word and how I plan to apply it to my life. Other days it is a plea for a necessary quality. Yet other days it is simply acknowledging the perfection on the daily Word to what is happening in my life. Even though I have only been consistent at this for a month I have already learned so much about myself. My prayers have turned from what I need and want to asking for the strength of faith to simply walk the path He has laid for me. Struggles are easier to bear when I spend consistent and regular time with my Father. A relationship worth God isn't supposed to be complicated but it does take time and intention. Be intentional about your faith and watch it blossom! #faithjournling #biblestudy #intentionalfaith #thelordismylight #christianwife #christianmom #christianparent #praiseJesus #myjourney #journeybeforedestination #diditagain #shereadstruth #shestudies #sheprays #shelives #prov31lioness #timeintheWord #bestwaytostarttheday #orcontinueit #morningritual #morningspread #onemonthin #bestill #momentumonpurpose #momentumwithpurpose (at Saint Cloud, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtO3buXBpgH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1i6ps20vohidt

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#prov31lioness #newblogpost #newyearnewgoals #willshestickwithit #onlytimewilltell #checkitout #linkinbio (at Saint Cloud, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br_Q6Fihm_u/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1q71jrmp7535v

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The Lordling and I are teaching ourselves the magic of pour painting. Here is each of our first attempts. Can you guess who did which painting? So much fun! #controlledmess #whentheyarecranky #letthemmakeart #iarted #acrylicpainting #newtechniques #familyfuntimes #creative #creativity #inspirethelittleones #insirethelittleonestocreate #inspired #prov31lioness #thelordlingisinresidence #artsylordling #hesalreadyplanningthenextone #paintpour #cupflip #metallicsdontmixsowell #weddingcolors (at Saint Cloud, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrBZzKdBve1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ur70uhtlm5ha

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This is how I am choosing to spend this gorgeous Friday. I choose not to participate in the insane commercialism that normally occurs on this specific day. I do not feel that getting unnecessary items at a discount is worth the stress and chaos so just I avoid it all. I'm calling today #bluefriday for the lovely blue skies and cool water The Lordling is playing in. He makes me grin so much! #hesthebest #proudmommamoment #blackfriday #Thanksgiving2018 #familyfuntimes #justthetwoofus #andthefurbabies #sunnyskies #Floridalife #floridainthefall #thisisourautumn #prov31lioness (at Saint Cloud, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqiDxOWh-Qx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5qqvagaywaer