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One Day

One Day

I’m sure that one day my morning coffee will be hot again and not because I had to microwave it five times. I’m sure my outfits will be...

Apr 61 min read

Everyday Holy

Everyday Holy

It's five in the morning, the sun is inching its way across the sky. While the rest of the world enjoys the last hours of sleep, I...

Nov 24, 20241 min read

Memorial Day

School has officially ended and all across America, people rejoice in an extra day for the weekend. Boats are cranked up, grills turned...

May 27, 20242 min read

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A berry good day 🍓with my boys. My new favorite hobby is making clothes for my little boy. Peep the shorts & matching headband made by me 🤩

A berry good day 🍓with my boys. My new favorite hobby is making clothes for my little boy. Peep the shorts & matching headband made by me 🤩

There is just something special about spending our Saturdays exploring places🔆

Breakfast or lunch @magnoliagrocery is our Saturday go to! I highly recommend the SEC biscuit which is topped with their yummy peach pepper jelly.

Then take a stroll through @coastalfarmmkt for some local goodies. This weekend was fun because we visited @dorothyjunebooksellers for their 1st annual book fair and it reminded of some of my favorite days in grade school🥰

Of course we ended the day with some back porch coffee at the grandparents🤍

There is just something special about spending our Saturdays exploring places🔆

Breakfast or lunch @magnoliagrocery is our Saturday go to! I highly recommend the SEC biscuit which is topped with their yummy peach pepper jelly.

Then take a stroll through @coastalfarmmkt for some local goodies. This weekend was fun because we visited @dorothyjunebooksellers for their 1st annual book fair and it reminded of some of my favorite days in grade school🥰

Of course we ended the day with some back porch coffee at the grandparents🤍

I’m sure that one day my morning coffee will be hot again and not because I had to microwave it five times.

I’m sure my outfits will be less stained and more put together.

I’m sure my meals will no longer be rushed and will maybe even take place at fine dining restaurant again.

I’m sure one day my morning Bible study won’t take so long because little hands won’t be swatting at the pages. The household chores will once again be more efficient as I won’t be stopping to play a few games in between each load of laundry.

I’m sure one day I will be able to leave the house without multiple bags, toys and food.

I’m sure these days will come.

But today I’m still in my pajamas, there are toys scattered everywhere and chores are unfinished. My coffee is past saving and the little fingers that explored the pages of my Bible are now stroking my cheek to fall asleep. And I am sure there is no place I would rather be.

And when one day comes I know I will want these days back 💛

I’m sure that one day my morning coffee will be hot again and not because I had to microwave it five times.

I’m sure my outfits will be less stained and more put together.

I’m sure my meals will no longer be rushed and will maybe even take place at fine dining restaurant again.

I’m sure one day my morning Bible study won’t take so long because little hands won’t be swatting at the pages. The household chores will once again be more efficient as I won’t be stopping to play a few games in between each load of laundry.

I’m sure one day I will be able to leave the house without multiple bags, toys and food.

I’m sure these days will come.

But today I’m still in my pajamas, there are toys scattered everywhere and chores are unfinished. My coffee is past saving and the little fingers that explored the pages of my Bible are now stroking my cheek to fall asleep. And I am sure there is no place I would rather be.

And when one day comes I know I will want these days back 💛

Snapshots of March 📸

Snapshots of March 📸

My entire Lenten prayer, my plea. My plea in this new season of motherhood.

Mary show me how to submit completely to Gods plan, his perfect timing. Show me how to trust. Show me how to have a pure faith in his goodness.

May I embrace my own Fiat.

“May it be done to me according to your word”

Happy Feast of the Annunciation 🕊️

My entire Lenten prayer, my plea. My plea in this new season of motherhood.

Mary show me how to submit completely to Gods plan, his perfect timing. Show me how to trust. Show me how to have a pure faith in his goodness.

May I embrace my own Fiat.

“May it be done to me according to your word”

Happy Feast of the Annunciation 🕊️

What a joy to be Auggy’s mom 🤩

What a joy to be Auggy’s mom 🤩

“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.”
― Charles Dickens

Spring days with little Auggy boy ☀️

“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.”
― Charles Dickens

Spring days with little Auggy boy ☀️

Our little lucky charm 🍀

Our little lucky charm 🍀

The littlest love💛💙💗🤍💜♥️💚🧡

The littlest love💛💙💗🤍💜♥️💚🧡

The first week of Feb 💗
- Our first solo date
- Lots of coffee with friends
- Walks with our PCOLA family
- Spending time by the bay with family
- Weekly Saturday lunch adventures
- Sitting at the feet of Jesus in Adoration

The first week of Feb 💗
- Our first solo date
- Lots of coffee with friends
- Walks with our PCOLA family
- Spending time by the bay with family
- Weekly Saturday lunch adventures
- Sitting at the feet of Jesus in Adoration

January❄️

January❄️

Last March we found this little beanie while in Seattle. We knew we were pregnant but hadn’t shared the news with anyone. While I was hesitate to buy anything because our past loss, Lloyd had hope and purchased this little mushroom beanie, and oh I’m glad he did.

The cutest little boy and the biggest blessing. A living beacon of hope 🍄

Last March we found this little beanie while in Seattle. We knew we were pregnant but hadn’t shared the news with anyone. While I was hesitate to buy anything because our past loss, Lloyd had hope and purchased this little mushroom beanie, and oh I’m glad he did.

The cutest little boy and the biggest blessing. A living beacon of hope 🍄

Core Memories ❄️❄️

Core Memories ❄️❄️

Just the perfect Saturday with my boys💙

Just the perfect Saturday with my boys💙

📷 2024 on film.

A year of slowing down, intentional memories and preparation.

📷 2024 on film.

A year of slowing down, intentional memories and preparation.

From my family to yours Merry Christmas ❤️

From my family to yours Merry Christmas ❤️

One Month of sweet Auggy boy 🤍

The longest and shortest month of my life. The nights are long.There have been tears and endless yawns, from all of us. But, goodness this season is so sweet. Here is to early mornings, 3am snuggles, and never having warm coffee but always having a full heart.

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine such a beautiful life 🤍

One Month of sweet Auggy boy 🤍

The longest and shortest month of my life. The nights are long.There have been tears and endless yawns, from all of us. But, goodness this season is so sweet. Here is to early mornings, 3am snuggles, and never having warm coffee but always having a full heart.

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine such a beautiful life 🤍

Tiny Auggy details I never want to forget 💚

Tiny Auggy details I never want to forget 💚

Our little love 💙

Our little love 💙

Just a bunch of turkeys🦃

Happy Thanksgiving from The Wings !

Just a bunch of turkeys🦃

Happy Thanksgiving from The Wings !

EVERYDAY HOLY

It’s five in the morning, the sun is inching its way across the sky. While the rest of the world enjoys the last hours of sleep, I instead am beholden to the cries of my newborn son. In these still small early mornings, it is just the two of us. We both yawn as our day begins. He is just beginning to explore & learn this world and I am just beginning to learn him.

In just a few short days of having him here in my arms, everything has changed. Hours somehow slip by unaccounted for except for the growing pile of laundry and dishes. At the same time, the days seem to leak into each other without much to mark the passing of time. My house is a mess, there are teeny tiny onesies piled on the floor and I have yet to finish a cup of coffee. Yet, there is something overwhelmingly holy about this season, about these hours of ordinary mess. Each batch of laundry that contains burp clothes and each bottle washed is a reminder of the answered prayer I hold in my arms. Not just one prayer but days, months, years of prayer, of asking the Lord for a child to hold. I am not sure my heart has quite grasped this yet, the blessing that is my son.

With each burp, dirty diaper, and early morning feed I feel myself sitting in the everyday holy. Admist exhaustion where all I have is a whispered thank you, my heart is full.

EVERYDAY HOLY

It’s five in the morning, the sun is inching its way across the sky. While the rest of the world enjoys the last hours of sleep, I instead am beholden to the cries of my newborn son. In these still small early mornings, it is just the two of us. We both yawn as our day begins. He is just beginning to explore & learn this world and I am just beginning to learn him.

In just a few short days of having him here in my arms, everything has changed. Hours somehow slip by unaccounted for except for the growing pile of laundry and dishes. At the same time, the days seem to leak into each other without much to mark the passing of time. My house is a mess, there are teeny tiny onesies piled on the floor and I have yet to finish a cup of coffee. Yet, there is something overwhelmingly holy about this season, about these hours of ordinary mess. Each batch of laundry that contains burp clothes and each bottle washed is a reminder of the answered prayer I hold in my arms. Not just one prayer but days, months, years of prayer, of asking the Lord for a child to hold. I am not sure my heart has quite grasped this yet, the blessing that is my son.

With each burp, dirty diaper, and early morning feed I feel myself sitting in the everyday holy. Admist exhaustion where all I have is a whispered thank you, my heart is full.

One week and counting with our precious Auggy ☀️

One week and counting with our precious Auggy ☀️

Harold Augustin ( Auggy ) Wing 💛

After 25 hours of labor our little rainbow baby arrived at 1:23 am on 11/15.

7lbs , 20inches

He is absolutely perfect in every way. Oh God beyond all praising 💛

Here’s to a beautiful new adventure with our precious Auggy.

Harold Augustin ( Auggy ) Wing 💛

After 25 hours of labor our little rainbow baby arrived at 1:23 am on 11/15.

7lbs , 20inches

He is absolutely perfect in every way. Oh God beyond all praising 💛

Here’s to a beautiful new adventure with our precious Auggy.

Through the excitement of our first positive test
Through the grief of the loss
Through the lonely empty days that followed

Through the joy of hearing a heartbeat
Through the anxiety of the unknown
Through every single day that has dawned
And every day that has yet to come

There was another in the fire, another in the waters.

“But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, Jacob, and formed you, Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name: you are mine. When you pass through waters, I will be with you;
through rivers, you shall not be swept away.
When you walk through fire, you shall not be burned,
nor will flames consume you.” - Isaiah 43:1-2

Through the excitement of our first positive test
Through the grief of the loss
Through the lonely empty days that followed

Through the joy of hearing a heartbeat
Through the anxiety of the unknown
Through every single day that has dawned
And every day that has yet to come

There was another in the fire, another in the waters.

“But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, Jacob, and formed you, Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name: you are mine. When you pass through waters, I will be with you;
through rivers, you shall not be swept away.
When you walk through fire, you shall not be burned,
nor will flames consume you.” - Isaiah 43:1-2

We are ready when you are Baby Wing 💛🌈

We are ready when you are Baby Wing 💛🌈

A year ago in the pangs of grief I sat in this beautiful chapel and begged God to heal us, to heal me. We were quickly approaching the would have been due date for our first child and I was overwhelmed with sorrow.

I sat in the chapel for a long while and just stared at the striking image of Our Lady and Jesus. I genuinely couldn’t look away. When I converted to Catholicism years ago I was still hesitant to embrace Mary as my Mother in any capacity. But looking at her in that moment I realized how close Mary’s heart was to my own sorrowful heart. This incredible, gentle woman who so lovingly held her son as her nursed, was the same mother who then held him once again her arms as he was taken from the cross. I realized that if anyone understands the heart of a grieving mother it is Our Lady.

Today I rejoice for the life growing inside me as we quickly approach another due date. What a blessing, what a miracle.

For all of the mothers with children awaiting them in heaven.
For all of the mothers awaiting birth.
For all of spiritual mothers in our lives.
For all of the mothers.

Our Lady of Le Leche, Pray for us.

A year ago in the pangs of grief I sat in this beautiful chapel and begged God to heal us, to heal me. We were quickly approaching the would have been due date for our first child and I was overwhelmed with sorrow.

I sat in the chapel for a long while and just stared at the striking image of Our Lady and Jesus. I genuinely couldn’t look away. When I converted to Catholicism years ago I was still hesitant to embrace Mary as my Mother in any capacity. But looking at her in that moment I realized how close Mary’s heart was to my own sorrowful heart. This incredible, gentle woman who so lovingly held her son as her nursed, was the same mother who then held him once again her arms as he was taken from the cross. I realized that if anyone understands the heart of a grieving mother it is Our Lady.

Today I rejoice for the life growing inside me as we quickly approach another due date. What a blessing, what a miracle.

For all of the mothers with children awaiting them in heaven.
For all of the mothers awaiting birth.
For all of spiritual mothers in our lives.
For all of the mothers.

Our Lady of Le Leche, Pray for us.

Riding out yet another storm together 🌊

Riding out yet another storm together 🌊

Just a little late Summer ice cream date 💗🍦

Just a little late Summer ice cream date 💗🍦

My favorite thing about film is often you forget what pictures you took before you even get the roll developed so it’s like a sweet surprise when the scans come in!

These pictures span a few short months of my life but they cover so much. There a shots from last November where we were deep in mourning over the anniversary of what would have been our due date of our first little one. Then there are shots from this March shortly after we found out about the blessing of our second child.

Obviously these emotions are hard to capture on film but they are there behind every shot. But, mostly what it reminds of it’s Gods promise and goodness. There was a time last year I did not think I could endure November, but I did. I quite literally have the pictures to prove it.

These pictures remind of Gods goodness, his steady presence in my life. He isn’t good because he blessed us with another child he is good because he is God.

He was good through every trial, every moment of grief and he is still good now.

Thank you Lord for your hand on my life and all the times I could see you, could not feel you , could not hear you… you were still there. You never left my side.

“And that is why I am glad of weakness, insults,constraints, persecutions and distress for Christ’s sake. For it is when I am weak that I am strong” - 2 Corinthians 12:10

My favorite thing about film is often you forget what pictures you took before you even get the roll developed so it’s like a sweet surprise when the scans come in!

These pictures span a few short months of my life but they cover so much. There a shots from last November where we were deep in mourning over the anniversary of what would have been our due date of our first little one. Then there are shots from this March shortly after we found out about the blessing of our second child.

Obviously these emotions are hard to capture on film but they are there behind every shot. But, mostly what it reminds of it’s Gods promise and goodness. There was a time last year I did not think I could endure November, but I did. I quite literally have the pictures to prove it.

These pictures remind of Gods goodness, his steady presence in my life. He isn’t good because he blessed us with another child he is good because he is God.

He was good through every trial, every moment of grief and he is still good now.

Thank you Lord for your hand on my life and all the times I could see you, could not feel you , could not hear you… you were still there. You never left my side.

“And that is why I am glad of weakness, insults,constraints, persecutions and distress for Christ’s sake. For it is when I am weak that I am strong” - 2 Corinthians 12:10

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