What a climb it’s been to this peak–50 days and counting down! That’s the top of the hill for this 100 day challenge, and I’m thrilled and can’t believe it at the same time. 50 posts marking this pregnancy and 50 posts for the babe to (hopefully) someday thumb through, laugh at, cherish. Worth every minute.

This week I’ve been working hard to see God’s goodness in the big and small things, and to note it for my own sake. Logging the places where God shows up so clearly is helpful in any season, but especially in this one as I prepare my heart for what He will do in, through, and with this little person who is soon coming into our lives. I want to be so attuned to God’s presence, and I so desperately need to be as baby’s birthday draws near.

One of the most apparent ways God has extended His love in my life this week is through the abundance of relationships that bless my days. I was talking to J earlier and just sharing how I feel so surrounded right now–by amazing mamas, dear, dear friendships, people who have just swept in and blessed my spirit in the most perfect timing. I wasn’t feeling lonely by any means, but this week, it’s almost as if God has chosen to remind me of all of these beautiful, life-giving relationships at once…a pick-me-up I probably needed after an emotionally trying week last week.

I’m just beyond grateful.

When I look back on the past few days and recall their contents, there’s been so much good. I hope I never forget that, or the feeling it’s all left behind. I think we’ve turned a corner on some things that have been stopping up my joy, but the beauty of that is simply that it was all still there–just bottlenecked and waiting to flow out. I pray that it continues to flow generously, and that my joy not only radiates in my life, but that it passes on to others. Goodness knows, the joy of others has been filling me up and blessing me all week long! Time to pay it forward with intention 🙂

50 to go. or maybe a few more or less, give or take. feels so good.

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