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I met my studly husband in 2007 and after three years of friendship that blossomed into full-on LOVE, we married in April of 2010. {{ I seriously want to gush about him, but I'll spare you. For now. ;) }}
We welcomed our precious son, Nathan, in April of 2011, our beautiful daughter, Selah, in February of 2013, and our third child, Lily, in December of 2014. We believe children are a gift from God and those three little munchkins make my heart smile a little bigger and my sanity slip a further every day! :)
Here you are invited to join with me as I share my triumphs, my struggles, and every little thing that God is teaching me as I walk with Him through this life. Here you will read about cooking disasters, marital mysteries, homemaking adventures, the rollercoaster ride of pregnancy and parenting, and mommyhood in all it's glory - from spit-up to pull-ups!
Where JOY Is is not just a blog, it's a ministry. And its mission is to offer encouragement to women in all seasons of life. As a woman, it's so easy to lose our joy trying to fit in with pop culture and its pull towards external beauty and temporary relationships. As a wife and mother, it's easy to lose our joy in trying to "keep up with the Jones's" and measure up to a man-made standard. And as a homemaker, we sink into the mire of discouragement as our place is condemned and belittled by those with a career outside of the home. The purpose of Where JOY Is is to raise awareness for abstinence and purity, to promote Godly marriage and motherhood, inspire a love for missions and ministry, and to showcase the power and beauty of set-apart and gospel-centered living in today's culture.
Above all, this is a spot that I pray will encourage you to have the joy of the Lord in every season of your life.
Kristen, I love reading your blog! There are so many helpful things written here for us readers. I have been struggling lately with something that applies to wives and I was wondering if you might one day write a post about submitting to our husband's. Thanks for the encouraging writing!
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