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my #TBT....



The above picture was taken in 2011 when Emeli was just 1 month old. It was one of our first family pictures as a family of 4 and also our first date night after having her.

I found this picture today while looking for a throwback picture to post on facebook.

 I remember being so scared having another baby. She was not in our plans... We were still living at my parents house and didn't have things in order. I was scared of another c-section, of not being able to provide, and of not being able to split myself between Manny and her. Silly fears.... Almost 4 years later, I gotta say looking back at what God has done is one way to remain grateful. I can sing of His goodness forever!

The C- section was less painful than I imagined and I went home on the second day. We bought our first home just a couple months later. God has made all the numbers and finances work. There is a love that has been multiplied in my heart for both my Em & Ems. And seeing Manny become a big brother, learning how to lead, share, and teach has been the most rewarding experience.

 In my mind, I had our lives figured out. Getting everything in order and wait to have more kids, but what I didn't know I wanted was what I needed. She's been a gift we wake up to everyday. Our family of 4 is one of my biggest treasures.... God always has better plans for us than those we have for ourselves. Just Trust Jesus! Jesus loved you enough to die for you....and He has blessed us abundantly!


Today, I encourage you to not fear the future or wonder how its all going to work out. I hope you can find your own #TBT moment where you can remember a specific time in your life where you were scared, panicking, and completely clueless as to how you were going to make it through. I hope looking back at a situation like that can make you be grateful for where you are now, and also to remind you to trust that God has a purpose and a plan for your life If you let HIM! He has already blessed us abundantly in the life we have in Jesus, but He can also be your peace, your joy and your provision from Throwback thursday into your future. - Love, Meli






 "And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." 2 Corinthians 9:8

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