Peek through my window.
Step inside my front door.
Spend a day with my family.
Not because we are perfect.
Not because we have all the answers–far from it.
Not because I think you will learn or glean anything from us.
you’ll find cluttered and well lived in spaces.
You might experience food on your face,
and items waiting for their moment in front of the camera lens.
You’ll observe a girl who loves the people living in mommy’s her ipad.
You’ll hear squeals of laughter and giggles of joy.
you’ll spot crooked smiles and silly faces.
You’ll experience dress up and kisses.
Dancing and climbing.
Messes and smiling and laughter and chores.
You’ll probably notice footsie occurring at lunchtime.
There is a good chance you will trip on a toy.
You’ll catch a glimpse of a little girl running to see her “oggie! Wy-wah!” through the backdoor windows.
You’ll want to run too: her joy is infectious.
But most of all, I want you to see the love within these walls
–a love that floods out when the doors swing open.
A love that I learn from my child and my God.
A love I pray she somehow sees in me.
Not by how many times a week I vacuum.
Not by the degree of coordination of her outfit,
or if we changed out of our pajamas.
Not gauged by how many days I shower or put on make up.
But because of what He’s doing in me.
And I see more and more each day… how He’s turning my mess into something beautiful.
Love.
He isn’t turning your mess into something beautiful…
It IS something beautiful, dear friend.
He is just working on you seeing it as such.
xo
Beautiful post. Love it.
I can feel the love. So sweet.
A beautiful post, and by the way, Harlow looks beautiful in yogurt.
i love this. i was just praying for peace as a mom, a wife, in all of my relationships, and 10 minutes later i read this. there are so many things on my plate that i am anxious about…simple, everyday life things. and that stress seeps into my relationships which i really hate. and this totally made me see what really counts. i knew this all along but it’s easy to forget sometimes. thank you :)
Another beautiful post that spoke to my heart, Kacia. <3 I see His love in your precious photos and in your sweet and honest words.
xo,
Katie
That first photo is my favourite. Love you.
I adore this post.
God is in your words and your photos and shining through your smile.
It is clear. Very clear.
love you.
and that toothy beautiful girl of yours :)
Oh goodness is this beautiful!
Just beautiful, all of it.