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Amy Kinserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01772181702486470463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030389613587618371.post-89849623113376340322018-01-16T12:59:00.001-08:002018-01-16T12:59:05.984-08:00Pops of Green<p align="center">Hey guys! </p><p align="center">When the cold weather hits, I like to savor the slowness of the days. </p><p align="center">I like to snuggle up under warm fluffy blankets.</p><p align="center"> Wear my cozy house shoes.</p><p align="center"> Light a fire in the fireplace.</p><p align="center"> Burn candles.</p><p align="center">Cuddle with my babies.</p><p align="center">I also like to start adding some pops of green to my fairly neutral home.</p><p align="center">The addition of green reminds me that spring is not far away.</p><p align="center">I am one, however, that likes to savor each season, so I don’t want to rush things along.</p><p align="center">I just want to give a slight nod to what’s coming….</p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pXk5pJ4tnCM/Wl5nifB_W2I/AAAAAAABKKE/MKhKE-hfz2wQhVQqRjcTt6TjryazlgFNQCHMYCw/s1600-h/bed%2B2%255B5%255D"><img width="687" height="541" title="bed 2" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="bed 2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3SwlUZL4YuE/Wl5njWgPXfI/AAAAAAABKKI/_Ghpu7NpbLYXMuUCEpe1MvHxFUCNXknYACHMYCw/bed%2B2_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">Bedding from <a href="http://amityhome.com">Amity Home</a></p><p align="center">Rug from <a href="http://rugsusa.com">Rugs USA</a></p><p align="center">God Bless the USA Sign from <a href="http://saltedwords.com">Salted Words</a></p><p align="center">He Loves Us Sign from <a href="http://anchoredsoulsigns.com">Anchored Soul Signs</a></p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jOVE_UHvfr4/Wl5nloGzawI/AAAAAAABKKM/8baQLKNIxTkfGbw4ODGF_yMlDM0szTXYwCHMYCw/s1600-h/dining%2Broom%2B1%255B5%255D"><img width="694" height="469" title="dining room 1" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="dining room 1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mHYVroVD11I/Wl5nmPSfh7I/AAAAAAABKKQ/tQJtRFugYEw27hqM_XDXA-TcfU8Bosb1QCHMYCw/dining%2Broom%2B1_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">Just a bit of information…My dining room is filled with mostly found vintage pieces. </p><p align="center"> The farm table is over 100 years old. </p><p align="center"> The chandi was found at a local antique shop. </p><p align="center"> The beautiful round mirror was a five dollar Goodwill find many years ago.</p><p align="center">The collection of vintage blue bottles has been collected over the last several years.</p><p align="center">The lanterns are from High Cotton Vintage Home Furnishings in Manchester, TN.</p><p align="center">The architectural pieces on the buffet and the bread board were Texas finds!</p><p align="center">This room is probably my favorite room in our home. </p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">Thanks, friends, for dropping by and seeing the bits of green making their way into our winter home.</p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">Blessings!</p><p align="center">Chat soon…Amy</p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center"></p>Amy Kinserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01772181702486470463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030389613587618371.post-58327894706049918652018-01-05T18:57:00.000-08:002018-01-05T20:50:02.627-08:00Small Shops With Great Stuff<p align="center">Hey guys! Happy New Year!</p><p align="center">There have been some really sweet friends and shops who I have collaborated with recently and I wanted to make sure that I shared them with you guys.</p><p align="center">Let me share just a few of the shops I am talking about…</p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">I got this amazing swing arm lamp from Emory Valley Mercantile and just love it in our home.</p><p align="center"><a title="https://www.instagram.com/emoryvalleymercantile/" href="https://www.instagram.com/emoryvalleymercantile/">https://www.instagram.com/emoryvalleymercantile/</a></p><p align="center"><a href="https://emoryvalleymercantile.com/"><img width="512" height="677" title="1" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X2DCJFEzPkI/WlBVZXqdgJI/AAAAAAABKI4/KbvDvL8KgjMpcSFq5OhmSXZ4qx7XzTmsQCHMYCw/1%255B10%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">Willow and Rush sent me wonderful smelling candles to burn during the holidays.</p><p align="center"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/willowandrushcandleco/">https://www.instagram.com/willowandrushcandleco/</a></p><p align="center"><a href="https://www.willowandrush.com/"><img width="509" height="708" title="2" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WYtLPcvngaI/WlBVbchPywI/AAAAAAABKI8/t4NFkB0oouE5fTqzJZj5dyN7mL2uSA0-gCHMYCw/2%255B10%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">These little corbels are actually Christmas tree ornaments that I bought for myself, but I wanted to show them off because I think they are so stinking cute. I will be keeping them out year round.</p><p align="center">They are from Honeyhomb Market.</p><p align="center"><a title="https://www.instagram.com/honeyhombmarket/" href="https://www.instagram.com/honeyhombmarket/">https://www.instagram.com/honeyhombmarket/</a></p><p align="center"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/honeyhombmarket"><img width="668" height="486" title="8" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="8" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mOw-dnygjcU/WlBVchJG5pI/AAAAAAABKJA/SrJBwEu4p00rMPoUjuC6Zi_IqJ2SRcJ_gCHMYCw/8%255B10%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">This picture of these Jersey cows was created from an old photograph of cattle that my grandfather raised and showed many many years ago. Sara Jane from The Orchard House Women gifted me with this and I will forever be so grateful.</p><p align="center"><a title="https://www.instagram.com/the_orchard_house_women/" href="https://www.instagram.com/the_orchard_house_women/">https://www.instagram.com/the_orchard_house_women/</a></p><p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vYuZzBwL-uU/WlA8TP5xrpI/AAAAAAABKIo/GiM5FVaDXqolEbvktTwRWVASoyaXc_pQQCHMYCw/s1600-h/4%255B7%255D"><img width="519" height="776" title="4" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="4" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f_RBI6m8H7A/WlA7CvV1IKI/AAAAAAABKIQ/1udg9dJU7dwXsU2vmaFHTPQJHG_eB7uUQCHMYCw/4_thumb%255B5%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">Amy from Maison de Mings let me choose from her beautiful collection and I chose this cake stand.</p><p align="center"><a title="https://www.instagram.com/maisondemings/" href="https://www.instagram.com/maisondemings/">https://www.instagram.com/maisondemings/</a></p><p align="center"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaisonDeMings"><img width="515" height="691" title="6" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="6" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZRI_1wtKV2Q/WlBVeIPCXbI/AAAAAAABKJE/S2tzG3eTcuEEI07J0vPIBYXgMbkmT0G5QCHMYCw/6%255B9%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">It has been such a blessing to work with all of these talented and kind people and have been very excited to add all of their wonderful treasures to our home. </p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">I will link up each shop so you can check them out for yourselves. If there is not a direct link from here to their shop, go to their IG account and link from there.</p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">Blessings friends…Amy</p><p align="center"></p>Amy Kinserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01772181702486470463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030389613587618371.post-27948020655824163072017-10-19T13:33:00.002-07:002017-10-19T13:33:37.728-07:00Our Fall Dining Room<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I knew I wanted it to be simple, yet make a big statement. When using neutral elements, it’s not always easy to make a big impact. The way I chose to do it was to gather a large amount of various sized pumpkins and place them all together on my big farm table. I grounded them by using my extra long bread board.</div>
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It’s a very simple look but certainly announces fall’s presence in our home.</div>
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Amy Kinserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01772181702486470463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030389613587618371.post-7895572772623363022017-08-25T19:33:00.001-07:002017-08-25T19:33:10.093-07:00Working With Dark Elements<p align="center">Hey guys!</p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">Let’s talk dark wood today. </p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">Let’s talk about working with what you have.</p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">You see, our home is filled with dark, stained wood. Is it my preference? No, not really. Actually, not at all. But, if you have followed me for very long, then you know that my husband loves dark wood. He also loves for things to stay the same. He is good with buying something and keeping it until forever. He is a man of little change. Bless his heart, and then he married me who loves changing things up on a very frequent basis.</p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">So, let’s talk about what is dark in our house…the fireplace, the kitchen cabinets, the banister, all bathroom cabinets, and the massive entertainment center in our living room that my husband loves. Oh, and our leather sofa and loveseat are dark. </p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oVcNZBdPVls/WaDdxvbFWuI/AAAAAAABJQQ/NpSOmijCFyoTKbqlNfnFe8KDDoPtPI1qACHMYCw/s1600-h/lr8512"><img width="575" height="710" title="lr85" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="lr85" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LlkHdb9OgvE/WaDdyaNBMXI/AAAAAAABJQU/Gznk1xFv7ngXW7klay08LjJ9urIgNLT9wCHMYCw/lr85_thumb9?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">Do I love white cabinets? Yes. Would I love a different entertainment center? Oh yeah! Would I paint the fireplace if I could? Yes, probably.</p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">But, I can’t change any of these things because it’s not just<em> my</em> house. So, like I have said to my friends in the past, I work with what I have and am happy and content.</p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l_vq00WzqFM/WaDdy4ug-AI/AAAAAAABJQY/loQyKBEFhdYpTZgkjcQVSMxY-IYmDBPUgCHMYCw/s1600-h/lr645"><img width="676" height="616" title="lr64" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="lr64" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5xl2rDFO2WA/WaDdzl6D_EI/AAAAAAABJQc/V8-1wfNh1XUtp6785_JLbd00AMhI4OX0QCHMYCw/lr64_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">When working with dark wood, but wanting to make things as light as possible, make sure to use neutral accessories. I have neutral wall colors throughout the house (except for my husband’s study and it’s Navy Blue). 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At least in my mind, that’s what happened.</p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s_M0q9YaXK8/WZjml3nBS5I/AAAAAAABJO8/zQOJaQPk0j8UQKzu-JHt-UmuXv0QEc-pwCHMYCw/s1600-h/4%255B5%255D"><img width="547" height="611" title="4" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="4" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GBe-vZFGtFo/WZjmmus2_DI/AAAAAAABJPA/JrAavnSnCGogpB4DA1GkrRIutFEPptaFwCHMYCw/4_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">Not only did I change out the rug, I also replaced all of the dark chairs with white ones. That made a huge difference in the tone of the room.</p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jNwSpgQT5EM/WZjmny104dI/AAAAAAABJPE/UXPEmKTOfREPqBnQwjSj1iNk7XXfbqgigCHMYCw/s1600-h/dr19%255B10%255D"><img width="628" height="422" title="dr19" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="dr19" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PwQg-EC2QcA/WZjmow53uPI/AAAAAAABJPI/RxtWF-zjaXkjYGMr4J3X-DYa9CU9tpfCACHMYCw/dr19_thumb%255B7%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">It’s amazing how one item can make such a difference in the look and feel of an area.</p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">This rug came from <a href="www.wellwoven.com">Well Woven Rugs</a>. </p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">I am hoping to pick another for my living room! I’ll be sure to let you see what I choose.</p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">Blessings friends!</p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center"></p>Amy Kinserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01772181702486470463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030389613587618371.post-80636973965423667442017-08-03T10:37:00.001-07:002017-08-03T10:37:29.462-07:00I Like Stuff<p align="center">Yes, I like stuff!!</p> <p align="center">As a matter of fact, I like stuff too much and can really go overboard when I find something I like.</p> <p align="center">If one is good, then two must be even better, and three or seven must be really great.</p> <p align="center">When you like stuff, your things can start to look like clutter and nothing really stands out as important.</p> <p align="center">Periodically, I have to go through our home and even our outdoor area and just purge.  I like to go through the whole thing in my mind of whether I like the item or love the item.  Is it unique and how hard would it be to find something else like it if I wanted to.  In the grand scheme of home decor,  is it really significant or could it easily go.</p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZL4EXUJYDUQ/WYNfRbymdBI/AAAAAAABJD8/G7219kPG0NwRaNJIb7ybitMqkTm8z8HAwCHMYCw/s1600-h/16"><img title="1" style="display: inline; 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Amy Kinserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01772181702486470463noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030389613587618371.post-4805251902921358502017-07-09T18:33:00.001-07:002017-07-09T18:33:07.723-07:00Choosing Rest<p align="center">Hey friends!</p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center">I am writing this while on vacation with my family.  This is one of those vacations that was needed and not just wanted.  Can anyone relate?</p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jzl0ORnYNxY/WWLZRR_LJ3I/AAAAAAABJCc/SV0B3UvczC8fMOtCs19I7J53XCIFwnuPgCHMYCw/s1600-h/4%255B7%255D"><img title="4" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="4" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j3JCV3A0hr0/WWLZSNZeG2I/AAAAAAABJCg/xXuameNSlCMu7YCZBnthI1fDpNmB3GFBQCHMYCw/4_thumb%255B4%255D?imgmax=800" width="531" height="784" /></a></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center">Let me ask you this…do you ever have to make yourself rest even while you are vacationing?  </p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center">For example…do you make up your bed in your condo?  I used to.  But, you know what…I’m not this time.  I am choosing not to.  I know it’s strange, but sometimes even making up my bed can be a bondage thing.  </p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PkpHhy3sMTI/WWLZS2eLo-I/AAAAAAABJCk/HIGriZoCSfM0P_BwOVM_Zk3BCEx4E6CMQCHMYCw/s1600-h/8%255B7%255D"><img title="8" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="8" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iV4pd7FnlEc/WWLZTYOAoBI/AAAAAAABJCo/G-pORQNnRq0_X2t9oDx1L3V7Q-p18BB6QCHMYCw/8_thumb%255B4%255D?imgmax=800" width="540" height="645" /></a></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center">Of course, I am still doing laundry, cooking, cleaning…those are things I have to do for the family.  But, other things that don’t have to be done, are not going to be done.  </p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ul8OLmoC8vU/WWLZUKEhYfI/AAAAAAABJCs/cClsf8O6bp0iTwsidqgwmipqFhMt6r76gCHMYCw/s1600-h/2%255B6%255D"><img title="2" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UHwHF_52Y3w/WWLZUquDegI/AAAAAAABJCw/zzR4ShFmnQMHe5zmVZeQ0aSYNXgTeNVdACHMYCw/2_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" width="556" height="727" /></a></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center">I have decided to rest, relax, chill, take it easy.  I am choosing to be on vacation while on vacation.  I know a lot of  you understand where I’m coming from when I say I am having to make a conscience effort to just sit and soak.</p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center">There is enough work to be done when I get home.  </p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center">This week is family time.  Me time.  God time.</p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center">It is good!</p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center">***I hope you noticed the boxwoods in the photos and how I used them in different places throughout the house.  If you are interested, I’d love for you to take a look at them.  You can go directly to the site where I got them here…<a href="http://www.commercialsilk.com">Commercial Silk</a>.  To see the boxwoods I ordered, go here…<a href="http://www.commercialsilk.com/outdoor-artificial-plants-boxwood-hedge-trimmed-topiary-exterior">Boxwoods</a>.  They really are a great look and very versatile.</p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center">Be well, friends. Chat soon…</p>Amy Kinserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01772181702486470463noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030389613587618371.post-66563344533943193792017-07-05T08:43:00.001-07:002017-07-05T08:43:44.081-07:00Touching the Things She Touches (With my new JORD watch)<p align="center">I love my mom.  </p> <p align="center">I could stop there, but I won’t.</p> <p align="center">My mother is strong.  She is resilient. 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Happy birthday America!</div>
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Blessings friends!!</div>
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*America sign by <a href="http://www.saltedwords.com/">Salted Words</a> </div>
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*You Are My Sunshine pillow by <a href="http://www.withlavenderandgrace.com/">with Lavender & Grace</a></div>
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Amy Kinserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01772181702486470463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030389613587618371.post-20754658627721411132017-06-29T17:14:00.000-07:002017-06-29T19:28:25.136-07:00Unexpected Birthday Post<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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By the way…<br />
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This is not the post I was planning to share today. But God had other plans for me.<br />
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My birthday is tomorrow, June 30. <br />
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I am turning 49 years old and am so thankful to be celebrating another year of life.</div>
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For some reason, though, I often have a hard time on my birthday and being celebrated by my family. I don’t know why. It would probably take years of counseling to find out the reason. (I say that somewhat jokingly…but only somewhat)<br />
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I’m sure my growing up years play a part in my feelings. Dysfunctional is the best way to describe a large part of my life. But, I have always tried to be careful to not blame my “todays on my yesterdays”. <br />
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BUT THEN… GOD!!<br />
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God gave me a wonderful husband and children who think I am a superstar. My children truly celebrate me everyday. I feel that with my whole heart. They are my biggest cheerleaders in all that I do. They believe in me! So does my husband.<br />
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So does my mom!<br />
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It’s not a worry about pleasing others and needing acceptance and applause kind of thing. It’s just maybe an “am I worth it” sort of thing. <br />
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Now, understand me…I know in my heart of hearts that I am worth it. I am worth it because of who I am in Christ. I know all of that. I really do. Remember that it’s something that I really don’t understand myself.<br />
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And then this morning, the day before my birthday, I woke up with a small dread in my heart of what the next day was. It truly has nothing to do with age. It has to do with the thought of being celebrated. It has to do with expectation. I really cannot explain it. <br />
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Man, you really didn’t come here for all of this, did you? So sorry. I’m truly just trying to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit in what I’m sharing. <br />
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Stick with me and please come back for another post that’s not so “deep'” and “weighty”.<br />
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So back to waking up and feeling that dread of celebration…<br />
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The reason I brought that part up is another BUT THEN…GOD moment…<br />
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I woke up praying for God to give me a different heart. To help me go into the day and the occasion with a different mind set.<br />
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Immediately, I checked a message from a sweet friend whom I have only known a short time and it read this…<br />
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“Good morning Amy! I wanted to wish you a one day early Happy birthday! You are a wonderful reason to celebrate! I treasure your friendship sweet lady and join those who love you most in celebrating all that God has in store for you not only tomorrow on your special day, but in the days, months, and years ahead.” <br />
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Guys! Do you know what I call that?<br />
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I call it a love letter from God. Yes, it was a special note from a friend, but mostly a love letter from God. It’s something that makes me look up to God and say, “I love you too, God”. Because, in essence, what happened was God sent me that note to tell me He loved me and He knew what was in my heart. <br />
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He cares! He gets me! He knew what I needed!<br />
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He is so on time!!<br />
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Now please listen. I am not saying any of this for you to feel sorry for me or to try and diagnose me.<br />
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I have a wonderful life with a wonderful husband and precious children. I am blessed beyond measure. <br />
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I am sharing this mainly because I wanted to share what God did for me this morning. He spoke to me through my friend. He validated me when I needed it. He reminds me daily how much He loves me and how “worth it” I truly am.<br />
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My friends, that’s how He feels about each one of us. Not just me. He wants us to realize our worth in Him. He wants us to know how much He loves us and that we are the apples of His eye. </div>
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He sent His son for each one of us. We are worth it! <br />
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We are worth being celebrated by those who love and care about us. <br />
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I am worth being celebrated by my family and friends and I am going to try my hardest and receive that celebration.<br />
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Maybe you could pray that I receive it as Jesus intends for me to receive it. Thanks!<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">So..happy birthday to me, Amy Beth Kinser, child of the King!</span><br />
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I promise that my next post will be on something a bit “prettier”. <br />
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*****Make sure to look for love letters from God. I promise He sends them!</div>
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Amy Kinserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01772181702486470463noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6030389613587618371.post-27452319389786143272017-06-26T17:49:00.000-07:002017-06-26T17:55:35.505-07:00Refreshing<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The last year and a half of my life has been busy with many things. The main thing has been being mom to my three children. Let me tell you, it doesn’t matter how old they get, they will never stop needing their mama.</div>
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The most important job I have ever been called to do is to raise my children to know and trust the Lord. It’s been to take care of them and be there for them. To be available…</div>
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I would never trade the role of mom for anything in this world. </div>
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Having said all of that…I am finally able to come up for a breath of fresh air.</div>
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Life is calming down a bit. </div>
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God is doing a major work in our lives.</div>
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I am watching my children develop a passionate relationship with the Lord. I am being filled back up and it’s a very good thing. </div>
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Things that I have put on the back burner are being rekindled and I am so excited and expectant. </div>
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My blog is one of those things being brought back to life.</div>
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Let me share a bit of a mission statement with you guys…</div>
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“My goal is to create character and charm in everything that I do. Whether it be in styling our home or choosing that just right outfit, I am very intentional about my southern farmhouse style. I strive to do all things as unto Him.”</div>
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On my blog, I will be sharing personal stylings in our home and client’s homes or businesses. I will be sharing my personal clothing style and maybe even some makeup tips. I also want to share some of my favorite things on a regular basis…favorite kitchen items, favorite books or magazines, favorite makeup, etc. I just want my blog to be a fun place for us all to spend time together.</div>
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I want us to be friends. And, if you knew me, you would know that I am not just saying that to be saying it. I mean it. I want us to be friends. I want to be a prayer partner for you if you need it. </div>
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Being who Christ wants me to be, is my goal.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">So, here I go again…I am excited and I hope you are too.</span></div>
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Let’s be in this together…</div>
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Deal!!</div>
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*Take a look at my Home Tour at the top of the page for more photos of our dining room and other rooms in our home.</div>
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** Make sure to follow me @farmhousedreamsabk on Instagram.</div>
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