Written on 05/17/2011
Today my husband is 30. He was 24 when he met me. He turned 25 shortly after we got engaged. Now, 5 years later he is the BIG 3-0. I’m shocked by this number but I am also happy to see where he is in life at this age. God has taken us so far together and I feel grateful for the place we are in life. I know Vin will thrive in his 30′s. In fact I feel this will be his year to shine. I love him for at least 30 reasons… maybe a few more :-) Life wouldn’t be what it is without Vin by my side. I look forward to 30 more years and then some.
Here’s to you, babe! Happy birthday!
Here are some pictures of our fun filled night of dinner and bowling with our dearest friends!
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Written on 05/09/2011
–adjective1.mentally deranged; demented; insane. Kesha Thomas’s life these days.
2.senseless; impractical; totally unsound: a crazy scheme.
3.Informal . intensely enthusiastic; passionately excited: crazyabout baseball.
So yeah. There you have it. Even the dictionary agrees! These past few weeks have been nothing short of exhausting. There has been lots of life, sickness, recovering, appointments, places to go, people to see, pictures to edit, dinners to make, sick babies to care for (5 days of puke) kids to tend to, gardening to be done, Easter, Mother’s Day, church nursery duty, get the picture?
I haven’t even had time to sit alone and reflect. Thankfully this last Saturday I had a pedicure with my BFF. She always has brilliant ideas. Unless someone actually makes that appointment for me it probably wont happen. I’m thankful for her making that appointment!
I go through phases where I want to do so much. I say “YES” to too much and I find myself somewhere in between wondering how I got myself in this place? When you can’t even muster up the motivation or energy to take a shower you know you have too much pending in your life. I love being able to help and I love being able to work but the reality is…. my #1 priority right now is home with my family. I’ve been feeling neglectful and I know It’s The Lord telling me to take a step back and seek Him first. I want my husband and my kids to receive my first fruits. This is not an easy task but it’s not even a question. It’s a MUST.
So, to sum up the past couple weeks…. here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure! As I type this God is pouring out sunshine on my back porch. I think I need to soak some up for my sanity’s sake!
Happy Easter! Love, The Thomas Family.
Squeezing in some nice family time…. I love this sight. I love not thinking about anything else in my life other than this.
Uh oh. Isla is sick….. She can’t stop puking! Ask my carpet… it knows!
The Dr. Visit went ok. She seems better!
Next up, Cohen’s Dentist Appointment! Which she absolutely LOVED! Yay!
Dr. Bateman counting her 20 beautiful little teeth!
Day three of puking…. not fun.
Day 5 of puking. The worst night yet…. Up til past midnight with a very tired and sick baby.
Mother’s Day! Without Vin and Isla….
Celebrating with my Mom and my Grandma! Poor Isla is home sick with her Dad.
Thankfully Isla finally after 5 days straight had a night FREE from puke! We’re hanging out low key this morning hoping her tummy is on the mend. I have zero groceries and my laundry pile is about as tall as the Eiffel tower….
Blessings!
Kesha.
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Written on 04/30/2011
Can’t.take.anymore.rain.
My little girls and I need to be out in the sunshine and fresh air, soaking up the vitamin D! Please, Lord. Have mercy on Salem, Oregon.
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Written on 04/26/2011
Lamentations 3:22-24
22 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
23 They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
24 I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him.”
He means it, people. His word is truth. Because HE loves us we are not consumed by this world and everything that surrounds us. His compassion is so great for us, it NEVER fails us.
His Compassion is NEW every morning. His mercy on us is NEW every morning. He does not hold a grudge on us. He does not dwell on our sin. He has forgiven us. He loves us.
Receive it. Embrace it. Allow His mercy to guide you and mold you. Keep your mind on The Lord and great things are bound to happen!
Be blessed!
Kesha.
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Written on 04/12/2011
Warning. Extreme babbling ahead. Proceed with patience….
I’m thinking about how confusing this life on earth is. I can’t really imagine not knowing Jesus and not having that security in where I will be when I die. I’m so thankful for the way that God made for me as a sinner to come back to Him, perfect and holy, and be with Him for all eternity. I’m so thankful for the bible and it’s truth. How do I know the bible is true? Because God himself says so. It has remained true since it was created. God IS truth, therefore if he says it, it is.
I believe faith in Jesus Christ and faith in the bible is divine. I have a total sense of confidence in the most important belief in my life. Sometimes I ask myself, “How am I SO sure?”
I just know. God has confirmed this in my heart. He truly cares for me and we have a personal relationship apart from anyone else.
It’s fascinating yet convicting. It’s tough to obey God. The things I want are usually not things that will lead my life in a positive direction. Thankfully I don’t count on my good works or deeds to get me to heaven, Jesus already paid this debt for me by simply believing I needed Him and His death in my place. It truly is so simple. We need forgiveness. Jesus forgives. We trust Jesus. We are forgiven, and heaven here we come! But living out what the bible asks…. not so simple.
Why can’t living out a godly life be simple? Where is that line when it comes to worldly desires and what God desires from me? When have I chosen a path that is sinful and when have I crossed that path that is leading me astray or keeping me in a stagnant place spiritually? I wish I knew. All I can do is choose to love, each and every person in my life. No matter how close I am with them, I want to show them the love of God. It’s alive in me, therefore I know I can spread it around to anyone I choose.
When I think of the things that reach my soul, it comes back to love. Love fuels everything good inside of me. It cheers me up, encourages me, makes me feel worthy, gives me hope, gives me strength, builds me up, builds trust, shows compassion and concern…. these are the emotions that help me get through life! I know love can be in many forms, but when it’s in it’s purest form it can only change everything around it for the good.
I hope I can show more pure love…. I hope I can show the love of Christ to all…. The true honest love of Christ.
The End.
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Written on 04/12/2011
Aren’t we just so cute?
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Written on 04/12/2011
In my perfect world, I would have awoke to this weather forecast
And then I would have marched cheerfully upstairs (while whistling) to put on this very weather appropriate outfit (made virtually by me on Nordstrom.com)
Doesn’t that sound nice?
I think so.
Ok. Back to reality. Just spilled coffee on my pink granny robe, and Isla is crying screaming. I think she might want to get out of her crib?
Loves,
K.
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Written on 04/11/2011
It’s been a bit of a long month for me. I’ve had so much going on emotionally and just being home a TON with my girls without the much needed breaks to bring me back to sanity. I know there will be seasons like this in my life where things seem so mundane and repetitive. The fact that the weather hasn’t been great also takes a bit of a toll on my ability to entertain my girls and myself!
Today I told vin, “I think I am going to have a mental breakdown. I am going to get out a bit tonight and have some time to myself!”
It’s a bit dramatic, I know. It was on skype so I wanted to overload the emotion a bit :-)
So here I am. Sitting at a coffee shop. My mind feels free. I am smelling fresh coffee brewing, listening to people (real adult people!) talking and laughing, I have my computer open, I am editing pictures, drinking cold coffee (it’s ok, I am used to it), watching traffic drive by. I feel a sense of freedom and independence. It’s tough to feel that when you are home 95% of the time caring for toddlers. I needed this.
It’s going to be a busy couple months. I am ready for it as long as I allow these times for myself.
Here’s to “me” time.
<3,
K.
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Written on 04/06/2011
I love blogging and I love bloggers! I love the world of blogs. I’ve been faithfully blogging for over 5 years now! Wow. And in that time I have created a long and beautiful list on my google reader. I a have few *faves that I particularly look forward to when I see a new blog post has been published! One being Lindsey’s incredibly lovely and inspiring blog {onegoodreed.blogspot.com} Her blog is filled with so much wholesome goodness and creativity! She’s about as beautiful as they get so I covet her beauty recommendations and admire the godly woman and sweet wife she is! It’s a must reed :-) Thank you, sweet Linds for acknowledging my blog! You made my day!
Here are the rules for the Versatile Blogger Award:
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When you receive the versatile blogger award…thank the person who gave you the award{thanks,
Linds!}
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Link back to their blog in your post
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Tell seven things about yourself
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Award seven recently discovered bloggers
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Contact the bloggers to let them know they received the versatile blogger award
7 things about me…. hmmmm…..
Since I am currently drinking a beer I will say…
1. I LOOOVE beer. I love it ice cold in a frosted glass with a big old splash of fresh lemon juice! YUM!
2. My favorite book I ever read was The BoxCar Children. I know… I hope this doesn’t reflect my intellect….
3. I love shopping. I know this is a bit cliché being a woman but seriously. Can’t.get.enough.cute.clothes in my closet. And sometimes when all my laundry is hung in my closet, I go and bask in their glory. (I’m working on this superficial trait) I am a major bargain shopper so I think that makes it a little bit ok.
(Like those mad photoshop skills?)
4. I want a vintage camper so so so so so badly. Like, SO badly!
One day pink camper, one day.
5. I loved giving birth. In fact, you will commonly hear me say, “I’d rather give birth than do that.” I mean it.
Cohen left, Isla right.
6. The only reason I live in Oregon is because I won’t leave my Mom and my Grandma!
7. I want to be a nurse when I grow up.
bloggers that I have recently discovered (or just LOVE) and would love to pass the Versatile Award on to!
1. Jess Harvey {www.jessharvey.net}
2. Diary of Mama Drama {www.diaryofmamadrama.com}
3. Emma Mason {www.littlemrsmason.blogspot.com}
4. Reflections {beccalenamann.blogspot.com}
5. The Blabbery {www.brittanycox.com}
6. Oh, The Places she’ll go! {emily-ohtheplacesshewillgo.blogspot.com}
7. Dashing Dish {www.dashingdish.com}
Thanks for reading, friends!
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Written on 04/06/2011
I am a true Oregonian. Born and raised here. I can handle some rain.
This past year has been not only a literal record since the 60′s I believe but also a HUGE test to my spiritual walk. The rain hasn’t stopped long enough to allow the grass to fully dry! Sometimes I feel like I am stuck in the twilight zone! Shame on me for neglecting all the goodness in my life and allowing the weather to control my emotions.
Another thing this rain does is makes me stop and evaluate where and what I am relying on for joy, peace, strength etc. When I place my joy in the weather, I am basically ignoring God’s ability to give my heart a sense of peace and a sense of contentment. If we’re relying on this world for happiness, we will never be content in this life no matter where we are. When we take it upon ourselves to find our own joy in life, we are saying to God, “I don’t need you, I just need some sunshine and I will be happy.” Basing our lives and our emotions on money, possessions, cars, houses, weather etc is such a sad and disobedient thing to do as Christian’s. We are called to live according to the spirit and fill our hearts and lives with Christ and His treasures. When we find our joy in Christ alone, we could be living in a dungeon and be happy. We’re selfish. We want our lives to be exactly the way WE want them. We don’t stop to think about what we will leave behind when we die, or what good we have done to share God’s love with others. Rather we build up our treasures in our lives to bring ourselves happiness. We ignore the needs of others, we ignore the calling of God and we fully pursue what makes us happy. Remember this life is temporary and remember why you are here.
I’m taking a different approach today. In fact I feel this week will be a perfect week to rely on God’s strength. I see SNOW in our forecast…..
2 Corinthians 12:9
9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
Just trusting God today has made my frown turn upside down. I know He will do the same for you!
Kesha.
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