The Girl Behind the Blog: That One Time...

Hello lovlies!
It's time for...


(Actually it's past time, but that's beside the point.)

The lovely hosts are Ashley from 5ohWifey and Julie from Awkward to Art. Go meet them both please? They are wonderful! =)

I finally figured out a few awkward stories about myself and am here to share. Aren't you excited?

{Just a note...when I say that my grandmother lives with my grandparents, I meant that she lives with my parents.}



I hope you enjoyed this little video, but before you go, I need to warn you that in a few days I won't ber here. Here being: http://tobless.blogspot.com

Instead I will be moving this blog to:
http://aleshablessed.com

If you go there right now you will see a generic page with no content...so don't! =)
But by Wednesday or Thursday, I will (Lord willing) have all of this, moved over there! Stay tuned the next few days for following information, etc. There will be plenty of changes, especially because I will not be using the blogger platform any longer. Yep...I'm switching to Word Press.

Honestly, I'm actually a bit sad. I have really liked blogger. But I think it will be best for my blog right now. Hope to see you all around still! And don't worry, although I hope to be posting more, there will be no other major changes...at least for awhile! =)

Be blessed,
<3

My Love

Friday night was rough.

It was one of those moments that started slowly; in fact, it has been building for awhile.

Like the kind husband he is, Travis started asking questions.

And my heart started coming out.
And then the tears started coming.

It was one of those moments when you start crying and then the tears won't stop.

I stopped a few times, but each time, within a few minutes, the tears just came flowing back out.

And my husband was so sweet and gentle.

He cleaned the living room, played a board game with my, let me cry all over him, listened, and then carried me to bed when I finally fell asleep on the couch.

It is one of those days where I am just blown away by how blessed I am. Travis in my life is simply the grace of God toward me.

So today, I want to take time to express my thankfulness for one particular area of my life...
     my husband

Travis,
Thank you for being mine, and only mine! I'm so thankful I can trust that completely.


Thank you for loving me unconditionally


Thank you for being willing to say the hard things out of love.


Thank you for constantly trying learn how to love me best. Thank you for asking things like: "How could I have said that better? What would you prefer? And, does that make you happy?"



Thank you for being close to me: physically and emotionally.



Thank you for working so hard to provide for and take care of me.


Thank you for patiently explaining things to me...over and over and over again.


Thank you for making me laugh everyday!


Thank you for singing to me and for me and about me constantly! I love your singing.


But truly, the one I need to thank is Jesus. It is from Him that all good blessings, like my husband, come.


Lord,
You have blessed my life so much, most of all through the your sacrifice on the cross. Your grace is amazing and makes me thankful everyday.
Thank you for my husband. He is truly the biggest blessing of my life. I am humbled and amazed that you would bless me with such a godly and wise husband. Keep him close to You. Teach me to love, serve, and honor him well. Bless him richly. Thank you again for the beautiful gift of my husband.

I am blessed,
<3

Insta-Thanks

 I am thankful for...

The beautiful city I live in. It takes my breath away every day.

My loving family. I miss them all so much. My heart is heavy thinking of them all so far away.

My wonderful husband who fills my life with blessings daily. I cannot imagine life without him. He is my number one blessing for sure.

The #SheReadsTruth community. These devotionals have encouraged me and helped so much to keep me accountable in reading God's Word daily.

Coffee. I'm not thankful for it in the dependent on caffeine sort of way, but in the way that is simply thankful for the joy it brings into my life. I love the taste of coffee.

For our amazing church family and the opportunity to be a part of what God is doing in Delray Beach.

The fact that Christmas is coming soon.

My kitchen that I can cook, bake, and wash dishes in.

The opportunity I have had over the past (almost) year to write and express myself creatively through this blog.

The wonderful network and community of bloggers that I am beginning to be a part of.

The opportunity to share my passion for crochet and design with all of you through my Etsy shop.

The fact that my sister arrives in Florida to visit me, soon! Very soon!

I am thankful for delicious sweets and treats like pumpkin pie for breakfast.

But most of all, I am thankful for the One to whom I give thanks. I am thankful for grace, for not only a clean slate, but for the righteousness of Jesus credited to my account. I am thankful for the hope of heaven someday. Truly, I am blessed.

Be blessed,
<3

Snips and Snaps of Life

Do you every pray for something, and then it happens immediately?

And you are blown away and in awe of God?

{Even though you know He's totally big enough to do that and more.}

And then you're a bit overwhelmed?

And then you wonder if you were really ready for the answer?

Tutoring Business Cards

That was me. Last Monday, I prayed with my women's bible study for 8-10 hours worth of tutoring jobs a week. And BAM!

Now I have 10+ hours of tutoring a week! God is so good!

But now I'm having to figure out all over again how to balance...

grocery shopping

cleaning

blogging {!!!}

spending time with my hubby

church

bible study {#shereadstruth}

cooking

and...life

In some of those areas, I feel like this past week was an epic fail. =( 

But God is good, He give grace and He love me no matter what. I am so glad that I serve such a gracious and loving Father!

And even though some of those areas might have felt like total failures, others were great! Like spending time with my hubby. Now, I'm recharged and ready to tackle life with even more vigor than before! Are you ready? I am!

Diptic collage I made for my lock screen

I am ready...

to live
to love
to serve
to give
to be still
to exercise
to work
to be in the presence of my Maker
to be filled
to pour out
to give all the glory to Jesus {He alone is worthy}

So here are just a few random snippets of my life, snapped with my iPhone {seriously...I am so blessed}.  Enjoy!

She booked her ticket!!!

More babysitting.

His shoes are the cutest!

Look at that face! Haha! <3

"The Band" playing a show at spOt Coffee

AJ being weird

My Love! <3 He plays and sings so well!

Just me in a favorite outfit. Why did I not put the bag down for the picture?

And a favorite pair of shoes!

So this is my life. I hope that in some random way, it blesses you.
Keep in contact dear friends!

Be blessed
<3

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