Meet Kara-Kae

Welcome to my blog! A place where I share my heart about marriage, ministry & motherhood. I'm thrilled you are here! Be sure and follow along on social media for more daily updates and head over to thrivemoms.com to see more from me!

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These mythical creatures are just so fascinating to me! If only they existed... 😉🦄🧜🏼‍♀️

A rainy Saturday calls for a little DIY, and since I’m the worlds worst crafter I’m super thankful that @urbankangaroo came to the rescue and made me mom of the year! We made bath bombs today and it was so much fun!! #urbankangaroo #diy #motherhood

Hey friends! Happy Friday! If you're new (or old) around here, I thought I'd share a few facts about me and thank you for following me!! ⠀
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1. I have a degree in Journalism and thought I wanted to be the next Katie Couric for years. But really I just always loved writing and couldn’t hang with the cutthroat of journalism. I’d much rather sit on my couch and write in my pjs. ⠀
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2. I hate cooking but I love baking. ⠀
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3. The most unusual item in my purse right now is a box of staples. ⠀
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OK, your turn. Tell me something about you! ⠀

Kendrick looked at me with those deep brown eyes a few days ago and said "Mama, do you think you're funny?" I'll never get over this boy and the things that comes out of his mouth. I'd move mountains for him. Adoption is such a messy, wonderful thing. This week it has been two years since we signed some papers and he became a James forevermore. And there's nothing I wouldn't do for him (well, I won't eat guacamole or swim in a lake) but he's changed me 100% for the better. Thank you Kendrick David. You are my superman.

I've been dealing with a lot of behavior issues lately. My patience is tested and I'm pushed to the limit on a daily basis. I found myself in tears crying out to God and asking for him to help. ⠀
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“Give them to me" he said. "They are mine". ⠀
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When I think about being intentional as a mother usually what comes to mind is that I need to plan crafts and lay on the floor building towers out of Legos. But what if being an intentional mother meant I was intentional with my time and focus on The Lord? I am a better mom when I am focused more on the Lord and less on myself. ⠀
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The less I cling to them and attempt to control it all, the more out of control everything will be. But when I let go of them and give them to God, I have my hands free to hold on to Him. And that's exactly as it should be. They are not mine. It is not in my control. I am weak. I can’t do it alone. And that’s exactly how it should be. ⠀

*Dreaming of the days I was cool while running to hug my vacuum and take a quick nap.*

What big dreams are you dreaming? Are you pointing for the fence, believing it will happen? Take a note from Kendrick today, and dream big.

This gang. These pictures aren’t always easy to get, and are almost always bribed with donuts. There’s no telling what was so funny to Kendrick, but he’s usually the show stopper. 😉 #sundayjamesgang

my christmas gift...

December 23, 2009 in blogging

Welcome to the new & improved karakaejames.com!! For Christmas this year, the hubby & I decided instead of buying each other gifts, we would upgrade our blogs. Wow...we're total nerds. Yup. Total nerds. So here you have it! This is what I got for Christmas. Oh...and a 55" flat screen tv. Did I mention that we're nerds?

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas filled with lots of love, joy, family and Jesus!

Merry-Christmas

Thank you baby for my new blog! I love it, and I hope my readers do too!