My 77 Steps...

Do you wear a FitBit? It's fun...when it works. I have "friends" on my account with FB that join in on these challenges where you walk so many steps, etc. The app on my phone updates on occasion or doesn't when it wants to. Last week it said I had  walked 77 steps. Yes, I'm a rockstar. You would want me on your team, right? Turns out the battery is going out on the Zip and it won't update to conserve energy. Lame.

Just because a "tracking device" doesn't track, does NOT mean that there wasn't progress. (I mean even the Jews traveled more on the Sabbath than 77 steps. Amaright?)  Sheesh.

However, the Lord has been good and is showing me so much about the little things that I do that aren't "tracked" or noticed. They matter. It usually isn't the big things in life that side track us, is it? But the little things that over time whittle away a chunk at a time where pretty soon the foundation is gone.

Whether the battery works or not, I desire to be faithful. To walk my steps. To fulfill my word, and to show up when that's the only thing to do. As frustrating as life gets sometimes, just show up. Walk your 77 steps or your 10,000. Be there. What you bring to this life, matters.

We saw evidence of that in DC. Yes, we still are talking about it. GO if you can. It is incredible! The men and women who founded this country...whew. They showed up and went the distance. Inspiring, and encouraging to build and rebuild a solid foundation.

(Oh, and if you go to DC...be prepared to walk a bit more than 77 steps...)

And the winner is...

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For the Love

 

FIGHTING for GRACE in a world of impossible standards.

Jen Hatmaker

 

 

I don't think I realized what I was getting into when I joined the launch team for Jen's book. I mean, I was comfortable where I was, tucked away in my small little corner of the world.

Perhaps one of my teammates said it best: Jen "didn't write a book, she wrote a community."

For the Love is one of those books that will forever be a favorite. Not just because of the uber cool cover, but the wisdom, hilarious visuals, and of course the connection you feel with her; someone who "gets" me.

 

Jen has a way with words. The kind of words that motivate and produce change. They mean something when they can do that. She is real. She is genuine and her heart that she pours into these pages is simply beautiful.

 

 

There's sage wisdom for raising kids: "Do we emphasize behavior over character? Because good behavior won't guarantee anything. If they don't love Jesus and people, it matters zero if they remain virgins and don't say the F-word. We must shepherd their hearts, not just their hemlines."

 

 

Hilarious perspective in her "Fashion Concerns" chapter that is OH SO TRUE. You NEED to read this yourself. It is totally fun stuff. In Jen fashion, "Bless."

 

 

I have laughed until I literally fell over reading this book.  Aaron followed suit. For reals. She is on point with her humor and has called the truth exactly what it is. TRUTH. I seriously could gush and gush and go on and on, but I don't have to anymore because... THE BOOK RELEASED TODAY!!!



 

 

 



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Now that I know, I've been inspired to change. Now that I have seen, I want to act differently...only no acting. Just being a Jesus girl giving and living in GRACE.

~Erin

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Vacation 1...Update

I told you I'd get back to you with photos and here they are.

Better late than never!

I'll have you know, it's naptime and I'm hiding from the little as she is currently peeking at me under the door saying, "Mom-mom! I done? All done naptime?"

I have selective hearing. At least for the next few (downloading) minutes! =)

I've been in the mode of "Just do the next thing." It has taught me so much this summer. To stop and relax. Enjoy and have fun. Worry less and live more.

My kids remind me daily to just go for it. Literally--they start 100 mph at 0'dark-thirty. They live life just right out there.

I digress...

Here are the pics from our vacation.
 

Day 1: We traveled into DC via my brother Adam's house...1 1/2 hours away.

 

Sightseeing started at The Washington Monument. From there we went to The World II Memorial, The Lincoln Memorial, and finally the Museum of American History. (Hands to the Heavens) It was a HOT day, but Oh!!! SO incredibly beautiful.

 

May we never forget.

 

Adam went with us. He was clearly enthralled.

 

What his eyes have seen...

 

There was not a sound that even echoed around the wall of the fallen.

Complete silence. Reverence.

One could not walk through and leave unmoved.

Tears flowed freely.

 

While the rest of us admired the sights, Libbi plotted escape...at EVERY turn.

Yes, she has a leash. We called it the "hugging Owl."

 

Don't judge.

 

The White House. So stately and regal.

May we always honor the God in whom this country was founded on.

 

 

 

This was how we ended the day. In traffic, praising the Lord for Starbucks!

 

More pics to come!

 

Much love!