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Did you know? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 91% of w

Did you know?
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91% of women are unhappy with their bodies
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I fall into that category, but I'm also thankful for what God's brought me through and that I'm even standing.
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I may not like the stretch marks on my belly, the cellulite on my thighs or the way my arms flap when I wave at friends, but I don't need to breed that negativity in my daughter.
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I want her to grow up and be in that 9%. I want her to grow up trusting and believing that her body is a temple and God has made her perfectly in His image. I want her to have positive thoughts run through her head instead of constantly belittling herself.
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If she hears me constantly talking about all of the things I don't like about my body, that will become her habit and inner dialogue, too. I want better for her.
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I want her to not be ashamed to take pictures with her kids on the beach in a bathing suit and make memories...you know, moms have to get in the picture every now and then to prove that we were there, too!
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I have to show her that she can love her body, just the way God made it!
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Thank you to Christy Wright for sharing your podcast last week! It was jolting! And thanks to Krystal for sharing again!
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Ladies, let's make up our minds to cheer each other on and be nice to ourselves, our daughters are watching!
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And Jesus don’t make no junk! ♥️
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#TakeYourThoughtsCaptive #CreatedInHisImage #MakeMemories #BeNiceToYourself #HopeThroughHeartbreak #CancerMama #ShareHope

Was alone in the bathroom at church again today...

Was alone in the bathroom at church again today...so I took advantage of the oversized mirror...again!

Honestly, yesterday wasn’t a good day. The last few days have sucked. I’ve cried, screamed and had some pretty dark thoughts. I’m not proud of it, but that’s grief I guess.

But, looking at the bright side...today I wore a skirt that I bought on clearance from @roolee that I’ve never been able to wear before. When I bought it in a medium over a year ago, it was waaaaayyyyy too tight and was final sale so I couldn’t return it. But today, it fit! Just in time for a patriotic outfit! And I topped it off with my Great Aunt Margie’s red necklace! She always liked statement jewelry!

I’m thankful that sheltering in place has given me time to get back on a healthier eating pattern and given me more time for at-home workouts! Thanks to @fasterwaytofatloss I’m closer to where I want to be in a healthier lifestyle!

Even on the dark days, I’m looking for a little silver lining. Today, it was actually gingham!

#bereavedmother #grief #hopeinheartbreak #4thofjuly #fwtfl #healthyliving #fastingforhealth #blessednotbitter

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the p

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance.
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭33:12‬

Thankful to live in a nation that was built as a nation under God. Thankful for our freedom and for the men and women who continue to help ensure our freedom.

Now, more than ever, our nation needs prayer and I pray that we can live united as a nation that seeks to honor God and loves one another.

Happy Independence Day

Thanks for the beautiful graphic @celestecclark

#LetFreedomRing #PrayForAmerica #GodBlessAmerica #Happy4th #IndependenceDay

July 3rd A day which will forever live in my memor

July 3rd
A day which will forever live in my memory.

On July 3, 2016, our lives were literally turned upside down and anything "normal" as I knew it flew out the window.

Even if your child doesn't die from cancer, the day they are diagnosed, you begin to grieve.

You grieve a normal childhood, missed events, family time, a trauma free life and so many more things that many people have and take for granted...just like I did. The day your child is diagnosed with cancer the world stops. Your only focus becomes finding them a cure.

Sadly, Camp's type of brain tumor only has a 15% survival rate and because of how rare his was, his chances went down even farther. That didn't mean we didn't try to beat it.

We had 6 months with him after diagnosis day and they are some of the hardest, yet sweetest, days of my life. After July 3, 2016 I changed. I changed as a mother, wife, friend, Christ-follower and all around human.

Even through the immense hurt, God has continued to show me His faithfulness and provide me with hope and healing for my broken heart.

I pray that I live to see the day when there's a cure.

#DiagnosisDay #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #MoreThan4 #CampbellJude #CancerMama #Grief #Grace

You deserve to be bitter. You have a right to be a

You deserve to be bitter. You have a right to be angry.
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Maybe you're like me and you have plenty of reasons why the world says you can be bitter...maybe you've walked a really hard road and by most people's standards, that bitterness you feel is warranted.
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The day I took this picture, which would have been Camp's last day of Kindergarten if cancer hadn’t invaded our lives, someone thought it would be good to go steal all of his lights from the cemetery.
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So, not only did I get to visit my son's grave, miss his first year of school, but I also had to deal with some selfish individual that would steal from a cemetery.
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Bitterness can creep in big ways and little ways. I have to fight against it.
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The last two weeks on the Around the Campground Podcast, I have talked about bitterness. I've shared what it is, why it's so toxic and how to get rid of it.
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It's an ongoing battle for me. But, I know I can't produce good fruit for the kingdom with a bitter root growing in my heart. I hope you take a listen and you're encouraged by something I share because God laid it on my heart in a big and heavy way!
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#TooBlessedToBeBitter #BereavedMother #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #Courage #WarriorMama #CampbellJude #AroundTheCampground

I think I'm turning into the sous chef and this ki

I think I'm turning into the sous chef and this kid is taking over! Our special project that Izzy and I have been working on through these weeks of quarantining is almost finished!
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We are really proud of how it's turning out and we hope you like it, too! Stay tuned in this week for all of the details! We can't wait to share it with you!
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#KidsWhoCook #MotherDaughterTime #KitchenMemories #DIYHome #InspireOthers #ModernFarmhouse #SouthernLiving #FarmhouseDecor #BHGHome #CountryLiving #AroundTheCampground #FixerUpper #EncourageOneAnother

Here's a dose of Monday motivation...somebody need

Here's a dose of Monday motivation...somebody needs to hear this!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Maybe you're just starting out at something. Maybe it's a business, a new job, a workout routine, running, mothering, being a spouse, following Jesus. Whatever you're just starting in your life, don't expect your journey to look just like someone else's.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The first step in stepping out in faith to begin something new is stepping through that fear of just getting started. If you've started something, know that you've already accomplished so much.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You're not going to be where someone else is that has been on their journey for weeks, months or even years, but you'll get there. Small hinges swing big doors and little baby steps eventually add up to miles!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You'll get there! Keep your focus! Keep your motivation! And remember why you started! You can do big things! If you know someone else that needs to hear this, share it to them in a DM or on your story! We can all use a little pick-me-up!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#FaithOverFear #EncourageOneAnother #ShareHope #SpreadLove #SouthernMotherhood #TogetherWeCan #Prayer #MindOverMatter #StartSomewhere #MondayMotivation #AroundTheCampground

Went to church... Sat 6 feet apart... Heard the wo

Went to church...
Sat 6 feet apart...
Heard the word...
Enjoyed corporate worship...
Missed getting to sing...
Went to the bathroom...
It was empty...
So I documented it!

I’ve been in this church since I was 14 months old! The only time I’ve missed this much was when Camp was in treatment. I have so missed my church family, Sunday School class and encouragement from other believers over this quarantine!

It’s good to be back!

Oh, and this was supposed to be my Easter dress, so here’s my Easter pic too I guess! 🤣

#ChurchGirl #Worship #ChurchTime #Quarantine #GoAwayCOVID19 #JesusDoesntQuarantine

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