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Monday Reflections of Cinderella

September 21, 2020 by Michelle Filed Under: Faith, Life 2 Comments

Last night we watched the enchanting live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, Cinderella. I said to Andrew at one point, ‘I’ve cried more watching this version than the original…it wasn’t this sad!’

I wondered, towards the end, how this was going to end – and lest I be a spoiler, please stop reading at this point if you’ve not seen the magical tale. It is certainly worth your time to sit and enjoy before I ruin it for you.

If you’ve seen it, please keep reading as I am sure you loved it as I did.

As Cinderella started singing that beautiful tune, Lavender’s Blue – which I will now make a part of my regular humming – my heart leapt at what was going to happen…the possibility of it all!

As she sang, gazing out the window…and then the KING {that handsome prince we all knew…}, revealed himself, I grabbed Andrew’s arm and squealed!

“If you love me, dilly dilly, I will love you…”

With that glorious exchange of words with that wretched Step-Mother, she ever so gracefully walked out of that horrid ‘attic’ and began the descent down the stairs. As the Fairy Godmother narrated, I anxiously awaited the scene that would forever change the life of Cinderella.

These words brought tears to my eyes, even before she saw her beloved Prince: “Would who she was, who she really was, be enough? There was no magic to help her this time. This is perhaps the greatest risk that any of us will take. To be seen as we truly are.”

She stopped to look at herself in the mirror, plain as the world would see her. No fancy jewels. No makeup to hide her true beauty, or perfectly styled hair… She wasn’t as someone thought she should be on her outward appearance, but she was loving even when the slugs around her were so cruel. She was kind when she certainly didn’t have to be.

As he turned around to see her as she walked into the room, and with joy upon his face because he knew he had found her…”Who are you?” he asked.

Vulnerable in a way she hadn’t been before, especially before this man whom she had come to love. Though she called herself ‘an honest country girl’, she was so much more than that. Her inner beauty and her loving soul were what had truly captured him, yet she was ravishing.

Humble together in their exchange of imperfections, they knew they had found one another again and this was just the beginning.

I honestly could watch this movie over and over. What kindness. What beauty. What joy and love.

To cap it all off for me, from a spiritual sense, was the scene as she walked out of her beloved home where she cherished the memories of her parents above all else, she looked back upon that sad woman who had tried to wreck her life and with a simple statement, “I forgive you”, she left to become Queen.

“Have courage and be kind” were the words her dying mother had spoken to her and they carried throughout the film. Even toward the end she had courage and was kind to say words that could have been very difficult to say, think or even feel, but she said them. Cinderella hadn’t allowed the evil from this woman to change who she was inside.

Though there be cruelty in the world and things don’t go our way, we can choose to be kind. We can choose to be love in the midst of hate. We can have courage to do the good and right thing. May we all choose wisely today.

Until next time…

The Cup

September 17, 2020 by Michelle Filed Under: Faith 2 Comments

I was reading through Mark 14 this morning during my quiet time…and as I read the section entitled, “The Prayer in the Garden” I was reminded of this truth: Jesus had to die.

Verse 35 starts: Then He went a little farther, fell to the ground, and began to pray that if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him.

Jesus called out to His Father. One whom He knew the absolute best. His creator, His friend, even Himself as part of the trinity.

Verse 36: And He said, “Abba, Father! All things are possible for You. Take this cup away from Me. Nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will.”

Jesus, being fully God and fully man, knew God was capable of anything and everything. He, after-all, created everything. He told the waves when to cease and where the stars to hang in the sky. He took away diseases and brought man back to life – looking at you, Lazarus.

Like we often do, Jesus sought the Father to remove this sentence upon His life – He knew what was coming. He wasn’t a stranger to his ‘why’. Why He had been sent to earth in the first place.

Thankfully, Jesus also knew that it would have to be the Father’s will and not His own. And even more thankfully, the Father didn’t remove that “cup” from Jesus.

God knew, in order for mankind to be restored to Himself, there had to be an Ultimate Sacrifice and it had to come from Himself. It had to be Jesus, the Spotless Lamb. The one who never sinned – not even a little white lie.

To think that there have been times when we have sought the Lord ourselves and begged for something to be taken away from ourselves, or a beloved family member or friend, and the Lord seems to have turned a blind eye or a deaf ear…

Maybe it’s for a bigger purpose? Of course Jesus knew the bigger purpose for why He had to suffer and die… But we often do not. Can you and I trust the Father as Jesus did. Can we remember that though He was betrayed, beaten and hung on a cross, left there to die….He DID rise again three days later. And He is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.

Praise be to God that He can see the full picture, the full story. He knows the ending…and wow, it is glorious.

Dear reader, whatever you may be asking the Lord to take from you today, rest assured that He knows how it will go. He knows the pain, the tears, the fear…and He knows what will happen. Seek His face today and rest in His goodness and unfailing love.

More Than Just a Bathroom Remodel

August 7, 2020 by Michelle Filed Under: Being a Mom, Faith 2 Comments

Today is Friday. Already a busy morning: the dog is at the groomers, the kids are at Little Gym, I’ve walked, showered and gone to check on a master bathroom remodel we are doing.

There were times at the beginning of the quarantine where I was bored to tears. Unable to do anything, go anywhere, see anyone, etc. And all I could do was hang out with the kids all day. Now, we are somewhat back to normal with routines, and camps and projects and plans. A few days I find myself wishing for just a little bit of the quarantine life with all its boredom.

On the other hand, in the wonderfulness of the Lord and how He is orchestrating all the things, I have had the opportunity to talk with the lady of the house where we are doing the remodel. A lady I was familiar with as we go to the same church and I’ve had some interactions with her. But now, on a much closer level – I get to talk to her just about every single day.

(Maybe she won’t see this post…)

Some of my favorite days are when I go over to check on the project and then I end up sitting at her kitchen table with her, just talking. She tells me stories of when her kids were little and asks me about our kids. When I tell her about the things that drive me crazy or where I’m struggling as a mom, she offers shrewd advice and prayers. And I know she prays for me. Most days her Bible is still open on the table, papers strewn around it – all her notes of things and people she prays for…

She’s not that much older than me, but her kids are grown and moved away. And she has some of the sweetest things to say, and she pours into me, whether she realizes it or not. Though I’m sure on some level, she does know what she’s doing.

I cherish it.

My mother isn’t around for me to sit at a kitchen table with her. To talk about all the things of motherhood. And yet this woman, who doesn’t have a daughter or daughter-in-law, has acted in so many ways as a mother to me.

And here I was thinking I was just going to be helping her with a master bathroom remodel.

Yes, the Lord is sovereign and yes he is good. And he brings people into our lives right at the most opportune time. Who has he put in your life today? How will you be a blessing to him or to her? Will you allow the Lord to use you in such a way that they may go home and think about what a blessing you are to them?

Lord, may I be as much or more of a blessing to someone today as this woman is to me.

Have a great weekend y’all…until next time,

We Got to go to Church!

July 12, 2020 by Michelle Filed Under: Faith 1 Comment

Today was the first day our family got to go back to church. We were all so very excited to be back in our house of worship, because though we have been able to watch our services via all the ways technologically: tv/Facebook/the internet, it just doesn’t compare to being there.

Of course, remarkably enough, a familiar song started playing just a few blocks from our turning into the church parking lot:

Take me back
To the place that feels like home
To the people I can depend on
To the faith that’s in my bones
Take me back
To a preacher and a verse
Where they’ve seen me at my worst
To the love I had at first
Oh, I want to go to church

I turned the dial up and sang it out loud! We were getting to go to church!!! This called for windows down, head hanging out the window screaming at the top of my lungs {no, I didn’t…but I wanted to. I had, after-all, washed and straightened my hair AND put on makeup!}. How many weeks and days had passed when I had heard that song and lamented that we couldn’t go to church…and how great it would be to sing that song and be able to go back. Well, we sang and we went!

Thank you Lord.

For the place that feels like home

For seeing the beautiful faces of the people that we have come to depend on {for an encouraging word, a prayer, a laugh, all the things}

For our preacher, Wes, whom you have gifted to bring Your Word each and every Sunday

For the love I had at first – for my Savior, Jesus Christ.

Oh, yes. Thank you so very much that we got to go to church today.

How was it? you may ask… It was everything wonderful and more. Two of my absolute favorite songs were sung – I could have cried if I hadn’t been so completely overjoyed. Pastor Wes even said that it sounded like our whole choir was there today, when it was only a fraction of the singers. I imagine Heaven sounds a lot like our church when we get our worship on πŸ™‚

The kids were mostly well behaved – many thanks to crayons and coloring pages. Today was even Emory’s very first Sunday morning in ‘big church’ and he did quite well.

We did wear masks until we sat in our pew…everyone was socially distanced.

To say we’ve missed being in the building…the place where I know without a doubt the Holy Spirit shows up every Sunday is an understatement. To worship with other believers, the ones with hands and heads lifted high, praising the Lord with everything they have, it was glorious.

Many friends from church have been posting this verse and when I read it again today I couldn’t help but shake my head and smile, indeed.
Very much indeed, “I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.'”

God, may we not take for granted the fellowship we have with other believers, especially in Your house.

Though she looks grumpy in this photo, Eliza Jane was actually very glad to be back in church…she just wanted Skittles instead of M&Ms… Who can blame her, right?

If you haven’t been able to go back, I hope you get to go to your church, soon.
Until next time…

Monday Muse

June 22, 2020 by Michelle Filed Under: Faith Leave a Comment

Sometimes I wonder if my thoughts are worth sharing. Am I wise or thoughtful enough. Will I chose the right wording or possibly hurt or offend someone.

So then I say a prayer, and write what’s on my heart.

Yesterday we had the great privilege of attending a Solemn Assembly service at our church. However many weeks have passed since we last stepped into our great sanctuary, and yet, it seemed like yesterday that we were there.

The day had already been full of Father’s Day-type activities so there wasn’t much time to ‘prepare’ to be there, but the kids were dressed {Reynolds wore his suit!} and we were excited to be back in the place we’ve called our church “home”…where we’ve met with Jesus so many times.

Greeters in masks…pews marked off with ‘okay to sit here’ type flyers…
It was hard to tell who was who, but in the back, I saw a friendly face – Emily and her family. What joy. I wanted to run over and squeeze her neck, but I refrained and simply gave her the heart symbol with my hands and smiled, big.

We took a pew in the back, sort of away from everyone else {a 3.5 yr old in tow doesn’t make for a quiet row}. The praise team was singing a beautiful song, “Heal Us”. The words go like this

Heal us, Emmanuel, here we are

We long to feel Thy touch

Deep wounded souls to Thee we fly

O Savior hear our cry

After a few times singing the chorus, we had a beautiful time of prayer. Pastor Wes led our time of confessional praying, by following the 10 Commandments. He read the commandment and the idea was that if you had broken or offended that commandment, to confess it to the Lord.
And then the hope seemed to be that one would repent and turn back to God.

Which brings me to a thought I had while sitting on our pew, trying to keep our kids from being so loud, so often ‘Christians’ get caught up in the rights and wrongs, do’s and don’ts… Are we/you/I doing what we do or don’t do because of religion {in the name of…}, or because of a relationship with Jesus?

What’s your motivation? Or even lack-thereof? Is it just because of a book or list of rules you read somewhere or is it because you’ve met with the Savior of the world and accept the grace He has freely given to you?

I think there are days and moments where I do or think because “that’s what the Bible says”. But ultimately, it’s because of a man. A man who suffered temptations and yet, was able to stare the devil in the face and tell him to get lost. And because I am not able to do the same, He bore the weight of my sin on His back. He took the blows to His hands and feet so that I wouldn’t have to. Because of HIS sacrifice for me, I can call upon the Maker of the universe…whenever I want.

And because of His sacrifice, I want to be a better person. I want to love better, more sacrificially. I don’t want to be petty or jealous. I don’t want to be mean or hurtful. I don’t want to covet the life or things that others have.

{chuckling} – I am certainly not perfect in any of this. Most of my struggles are daily, but praise be to God that His mercies are new every morning, great is HIS faithfulness {to me}. When I am weak, I call out to Him. When I am failing as a friend, a wife, a mother, a-fill-in-the-blank, I call upon my Savior for help.
I even take my ridiculous thoughts to him. The ones where if I said them out loud, I would be scoffed or chastised…

Anyway, if you don’t know Jesus, and do things just because you “should”, there is a better way. An easier way. All you have to do is take a leap of faith and trust in Him to be your everything.

Big thanks to Emily for taking our family’s pic πŸ˜‰

until next time…

Standing Firm

January 1, 2020 by Michelle Filed Under: Faith, Life Leave a Comment

As 2019 came to a wrap I was reminded of my word for the year, Peace. You may recall I wrote a post in February {read it here!} about my word of the year – and how odd I found that my word was ‘Peace’. We don’t always know the answers going into something new, like a new year, but we remain steadfast and joyful, and jump in with both feet, hopeful and expectant.

Well, 2019 was full of trials and moments of distress among happy and joy-filled memories with family and friends. The peace that I wasn’t so sure I needed, or even wanted at the beginning of the year, was showing me how deeply I craved it.
The Lord knew, of course. John 14:27 sums it up pretty simply: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

The world and what she has to offer doesn’t lend the peace I desperately need, only Jesus can give it; it can only be found in Him.

Resting in His sometimes in-explainable peace, I move forward into 2020 with my new word for the year, based on DaySpring’s quiz…Stand.

Another seemingly odd word for me…I giggled a little when it showed up on my screen, wondering what in the world… What would this mean for 2020. I shrugged my shoulders and opened the email that I received to further encourage me with this new word. I found enclosed in the email several verses of scripture in the form of wallpaper for my phone and shareables to…well, share.

This is the one I made my home screen on my phone. It ‘spoke’ to me in several ways:
1. Be alert – 1 Peter 5:8 tells us that the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. He nearly got me in 2019.
2. Stand firm – not just stand, but stand FIRM. Know in whom you believe and don’t just stand, but stand firm, determined, steadfast in what He has done for you/me.
3. Do everything in love – read those words slowly. Do.everything.in.love.
Do everything, not just a few things, not just when I feel like it, but rather, do everything. In love. In serving. In being 51% of every relationship. Out-doing the other person in the relationship. Romans 12:10 says, “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” And not out-doing as in some sort of competition or for a reward, but out of love for the other person and of the Father.

While I am realistic in knowing there isn’t some magic potion to make all of this just happen – to change me to be the person I want to be, I know by God’s grace, His strength, His might, I can do all things in Him. It is my desire to be joyful and content in Him. To stand firm in my beliefs of who He is, who I am in Him and where He calls me.

I have no idea what 2020 holds for me, but I am expectant and joyful in knowing Who goes before me and prepares me for His good works, Ephesians 2:10.

My prayer for you in this new year is that you find whatever it is you need, in Him. He is better. <3

Happy New Year from us to you!

I Survived Week 1 of the Social Media Fast!

March 13, 2019 by Michelle Filed Under: Being a Mom, Cooking, Faith, Food & Drink, Life Leave a Comment

I’ll admit, the title is a bit more dramatic than what it was like in reality. I didn’t just survive, I thrived during my first week of the SM fast! I couldn’t have asked for something more wonderful to come into my life at this point in 2019.
I am dealing with some personal, emotional and spiritual struggles, and this is exactly what I needed. Instead of getting lost in the scroll of social media, I am forcing myself to get lost in Jesus. Instead of forgetting about my woes and cares, I am continually thrusting them at the cross. Instead of filling my ‘down time’ with that which doesn’t really matter, I am filling my heart and soul with the One who does.

There is only one ‘thing’ that can wholly fill all the voids in our lives and it’s Jesus. There is only one ‘thing’ that can take all the hurt, pain, sorrow and disappointments and in turn, give you peace and joy and that’s Jesus. He doesn’t compare you with everyone else. He doesn’t look at you and see all your faults and the poor choices you’ve made. He looks at you with immense love and the deepest care you’ve ever known. These are the things I’ve been reminding myself of the last week. The truths of God’s word, what he says about me, what he says about Jesus.
“So keep my words in your hearts and minds. Write them down and tie them on your hands as a reminder.” Deuteronomy 11:18

And as a follow-up to my post the other day, when I was just a couple of days into this fast…here’s what I’ve been doing the past week:
*Figuring out Summer Camps for Reynolds. Y’all, there are so.many.things going on for kids in Columbia! All the options are really great, I just need to figure out which camps will be the best for him.
*Prepping for BLEU!! In less than a week, sweet Bleu will join our family. I’ve made his first vet appointment, purchased his crate, dog food, treats, and all the fun things you need for a new puppy. I think we are mostly ready to bring him home!
*I’ve also sorted through some more of my clothes and given some to a friend and packaged others off to ThredUP.
*On Monday I made this amazing Heavenly Chicken Lasagna for us and a friend and it was AMAZING. I can’t tell you the last time I spent two hours in the kitchen cooking {and enjoyed it}, but this was a fast two hours and it was incredibly rewarding to be able to provide a meal to a sweet friend {and her three kids, while her hubby is out of town} and us that night. My kids loved it – aside from the filling of cheeses/spinach – and both Andrew and I found it to be completely delicious. Make it…you’ll love it too!
*Lastly, like many of you, we are in the throes of baseball season! ALLLLLLL the games and practices!

Friends, this is a beautiful time of year; Spring is ALWAYS my favorite season with the promise of NEWness and LIFE. Daffodils have awakened from the cold earth and shown their brilliance and our peach tree is busting forth her blossoms that will change over to little peaches in just a matter of time.

Take it all in…take in the colors, the smells, the sounds of baby birds chirping their little hearts out. Next Wednesday is the first official day of Spring and I pray that as this new season comes upon us, that you will experience newness in your beautiful life.

Before I leave you today, a little excerpt from my Birthday Card from God book: If you’re carrying a burden, unload it right here. Right now. I can handle it. -taken from Psalm 55:22
Until next time, sweet friends…

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Happy Saturday people!!πŸ™ŒπŸ₯³ Today is day 6 of Happy Saturday people!!πŸ™ŒπŸ₯³
Today is day 6 of the @hopewriters #writingchallenge. I actually skipped yesterday because I felt very uninspired by all the things around me πŸ₯΄πŸ˜© and the prompt Fresh didnt conjure up anything exciting.
But. Today is a brand new day and we're off to a great start over here.🌞 
Today's prompt is Rhythm...and being a lover of words, I looked it up to read all of the meanings. πŸ“š
Rhythm always makes me think of music and dancing, so today's pic is of my feet.🀩 I'm no professional dancer but I LOVE to dance. We almost always have music playing in our house and twirling is a constant. Eliza Jane takes dance lessons and Reynolds is hoping to jump into a hip hop class at the same studio.πŸ•Ί Andrew and I took dance lessons for a little over a year, until the world shut down last year. So dancing is in our veins. 
Along with dancing are repeated patterns and such is life. Patterns of waking and sleeping and the chores of the day. Patterns of food and seasons. Patterns of work and rest. Patterns of joy and sadness. 
There are rhythms all around if we are conscious enough to see them.
What patterns do you see in your own world?
#hopewriterlife
Day 4 of the @hopewriters #writingchallenge and to Day 4 of the @hopewriters #writingchallenge and today's prompt is simply: Twenty One.
21. A simple enough number. I pondered writing to my 21 year-old self and quickly decided that wouldn't be a fun time to reminisce πŸ€ͺ, so I scratched that idea.

I debated on sharing 21 ideas for supper but who am I to tackle THAT!? πŸ‘©β€πŸ³
Maybe 21 books that I want to read this year? πŸ“š
What about 21 stores and shops where I like to find our home reno supplies? Nah.

I even considered 21 hopes for this brand new year we've just started but wasn't quite feeling it.

I landed on 21 adjectives to describe what I like about myself. Some of you may think, why on earth? Because it was hard πŸ₯΄πŸ˜¬. Because it forced me to really compliment myself when I am my own worst critic and often speak negativity over myself. It took me maybe 2 minutes to do this, and for that I am thankful!πŸ™Œ

If you were to write 21 adjectives of what you like about yourself could you do it? And how long would it take you? What would you write?πŸ˜‰ Debating? Just do it 😘β™₯️
#hopewriterlife
Shine: to give out a bright light or a quality of Shine: to give out a bright light or a quality of brightness.
Today is day 3 of the @hopewriters #writingchallenge and the topic is the word Shine.
When I think of shining, its in a way that brings happiness, joy, excitement, expectation even. Like the sun rising in the east - hence my photo from Sunday morning when Andrew and I were in Kiawah. The shining I think of doesn't bring dread or gloom. When the sun shines, especially after a rainy day, we are thrilled β™₯️ and even relieved at times, that the gloom is over.
 
This is what I want of my life, my words and actions...I want to shine in a way, that people are excited to see/hear from me, as they are a bright star or the sun. Not dread my appearing 😩 (or God forbid applaud my leaving).

Lord, shine through me so that it's you they see. Not me, Lord. Not me.
#hopewriterlife #shine
What books are your kids into? Besides the Magic T What books are your kids into? Besides the Magic Treehouse series, R is really loving this dictionary we found yesterday while touring @lucasproperties newest flip project πŸ˜†πŸ€ͺ
Man, I love this kid. 
#arljr #bookworm #dictionary
Progress not Perfection. I've heard this over and Progress not Perfection.
I've heard this over and over and I'm finally putting it into practice this year πŸ™Œ
Day 2 of the @hopewriters challenge and we're talking about Progress. So of course I've given you a blurry photo of my @cultivatewhatmatters
#powersheetsplanner January tending list.πŸ˜† These are all the things I'm working on this month, this week and today...and some of my things are private 😘
I will share I'm making progress in: spending less, eating less sugar, exercising more consistently, spending more time with my family and Jesus.β™₯️

Progress is good...it's moving forward in (hopefully) the right direction.
How about you...what does progress look like in your life today?
#hopewriterlife
πŸ˜„ This week I'm participating in the @hopewrite πŸ˜„ This week I'm participating in the @hopewriters #writingchallenge.
Today's prompt: New You...hence my "I'm at the hair salon" photo.πŸ˜„ New You, New do πŸ’‡β€β™€οΈ
We have a motto in our house right now, and I'm sure you've either heard or said it yourself: New Year, New You.πŸ˜‰
We are saying it in our house for various and interesting reasons...from Emory wiping his own behind (he's 4), to Reynolds tying his shoes (hello, bunny ears) and Eliza Jane brushing her hair and pulling it out of her face (for crying out loud). And @theandrewrlucas wanting to run a ridiculous 650 miles this year...babe, you do you😘😜.
I can't say that I'm wanting a "new" version of myself this year. Or even that I'm wanting to start anything new, but I definitely want a better version of what I see, think, feel and hear. For me, I recognize it all starts with my time in the Word so this year's got a goal of rising early EVERY day to tune my heart and mind more into Him.β™₯️ Even on the days I want to sleep in, #firstthingsfirst.
How about you? New you or a better version?
#hopewriterlife
Probably one of the best, most fun, enjoyable and Probably one of the best, most fun, enjoyable and productive weekends we've had together in a while.πŸ™Œ @theandrewrlucas you're the best of the best β™₯️ and most certainly my favorite.
Psalm 16
Headed for a much needed #weekendaway with way too Headed for a much needed #weekendaway with way too much stuff than the two of us need for 3 days but whatever.πŸ˜… There will be golf and planning and yummy foods and prayers and walks on the beach and reading and strategizing and dreaming.β™₯️
Thankful and expectant...life with you @theandrewrlucas is my favorite 😘
Ephesians 3:20-21
#marriageretreat #lucasproperties #kiawahbound
It was a beautiful day to get the boat out of the It was a beautiful day to get the boat out of the water...and as I stood on the dock watching them drive away I thought to myself:
πŸ›₯I hope our kids know what an amazing dad they have. He works so hard for our family.β™₯️ 
πŸ›₯ I hope they know how blessed and lucky they are to be able to go to the lake on a random Monday.
πŸ›₯ I hope we don't take what we have for granted, because the Lord has been so kind and gracious, even when we haven't been deserving of a thing.πŸ™
We've missed a few...but our family through the ye We've missed a few...but our family through the years πŸ₯°

#lookingforthebrightspots 🀩 when taking down the tree...😩
#christmasmorning #happybirthdayJesus ✝️β™₯️ #christmasmorning #happybirthdayJesus
✝️β™₯οΈπŸŽ„
#arljr #emoryrobertlucas #elizajanelucas
β™₯οΈπŸŽ„Christmas Eve 2020πŸŽ„β™₯️ Happy birth β™₯οΈπŸŽ„Christmas Eve 2020πŸŽ„β™₯️
Happy birthday Jesus, we are so glad you came for us 🌟 

#christmaseve #arljr #elizajanelucas #emoryrobertlucas #brynnhailey
O come all ye faithful Come let us adore Him O com O come all ye faithful
Come let us adore Him
O come all ye faithful
Come let us adore Him
O sing hallelujah
He alone is worthy
O sing hallelujah
He alone is worthy
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore him
O come let us adore Him
Christ the Lord

β™₯οΈπŸŽ„ Merry Christmas, friends!
Girl friends...if you don't have plans NEXT Saturd Girl friends...if you don't have plans NEXT Saturday, 1/2/21, please join us for a time to start 2021 with prayer and purpose β™₯️
I personally would love to see your beautiful (masked) faces πŸ₯°
Our initials are basically the same (my L and S re Our initials are basically the same (my L and S reversed), she wore an apron much like this, and today I'm wearing her Santa πŸŽ… pin as I break out her Pecan Pie recipe and go to "camp Mary" in my kitchen.πŸ₯§
I'm so thankful for the many lessons she taught me...especially the joy of making yummy things for the people she loved, especially at Christmas πŸŽ„ β™₯️
#missingmymom #christmastime
We found the Christmas Star 🌟!!!!! It was SO co We found the Christmas Star 🌟!!!!!
It was SO cool! We drove to an old grocery store first to see where it was and then came back home with our eyes on it. What a magical and glorious experience!!β™₯οΈπŸŽ„
Praise the Lord for His amazing Gift! ✝️
"Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you." Jeremiah 32:17
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