in His Strength

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I cannot believe how close I am to meeting my next little princess!
Just under 3 weeks now till she's due...

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God has been reminding me that I cannot do ANYthing without HIS strength.
I need it so badly.
And I know I will need it even more with two little ones.

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I've been really open lately concerning my anxiety of adjusting to life
with a newborn and a toddler.
But thankfully, in the last week or so,
the Lord is giving me such JOY
as I look forward to this new arrival.

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When we were touring L&D at the hospital the other day,
we heard the brand new cries of a little one
who had literally just been born minutes before.
I cried.
And then the Lord reminded me what a blessing I am about to experience again.

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That's what I needed.
I needed to hear those little cries, to remind me that
all my anxieties will go away
when I hold this new little one in my arms.

Even in the midst of heightening toddler fits,
being so physically uncomfortable,
Christmas, Abigail's birthday planning,
being so totally hormonal that I've been losing it almost daily
(my sweet husband is holding me together)...
HE GIVES ME STRENGTH.

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{pictures by the lovely Kelly Madole.}

And just like the verse for my blog (Hebrews 12:1) says...
I am looking towards the JOY He has set before me.

"I can do ALL things through HIM who strengthens me."
Philippians 4:13


linking with Casey today - lots of lovely hearts being shared.

Holiday DIP Exchange!!

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Holiday Dip Exchange is here!!

Come link up your favorite dip of the season,
and get some new ideas to try this Christmas!!

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Im sharing my favorite dip, I take it everywhere...
"Sarah's Cheese Dip"

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you need:

4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayo
1 can (drained) Mexicorn
Salsa (I use Pace chunky) - about 4-5 TBSP
salt, pepper, and a little onion powder

Just mix it all together in a bowl...

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..let your little have a taste for approval, :)
and HAVE FUN at your party!
(or just at home when you need a yummy cheese fix)

*It is really great served with the "Hint of Lime" Tostitos chips.*

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ENJOY!

Now, SHARE YOUR FAVORITE!!
and go check out some others too - you might get some great new ideas!





in HIS words . . .

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{HIS words in regards to this post I wrote a few days ago.}


"Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us
from God our Father, who created all lights in the Heavens.

He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.

He chose to give birth to us by giving us His true word.

And we, out of all creation,
became His PRIZED POSSESSION."

James 1:17


Lord, help me remember that because I am
your prized possession,
I can count everything you give to me as GOOD and PERFECT.
...because you have made me worthy of receiving your blessings.



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PS - I am having trouble with my linky tools account,
so if you want to link up today, leave a link in the comments!
(sorry about that yall).
love you guys.