Full of Thanksgiving: A Year of Growth and New Beginnings

“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. 

Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture. 

Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.”

‭‭Psalm ‭100‬

Every day, every year, I find myself overwhelmed with gratitude. God’s faithfulness, provision, spiritual mercies, and even the challenges He places in my life remind me of His presence. But this year? Thanksgiving feels a little sweeter than ever before.

This year, we had the absolute joy of celebrating Thanksgiving with our son for the first time. Watching him play, explore new foods, and seeing his unique personality unfold day by day has been such a blessing. It’s moments like these that remind me how deeply God’s hand is at work in every part of my life.

This year has been one of listening—really listening—to God. He’s opened and closed so many doors, leading me to make one of the biggest decisions of my life: leaving my job to become a Stay-at-Home Mama. That decision not only allowed me to pour my energy into my family but also opened doors I never anticipated, like serving at church and starting my own business. God has equipped me to provide for my son in ways I could never have imagined.

Through His love, I’ve faced challenges with grace, strengthened my marriage, and reignited my passion for the Lord. This journey has been nothing short of transformative.

As I gear up for the chaos of prepping for my first big Christmas Craft Fair, I can’t help but laugh at how far this soap-making “hobby” has taken me. Just back in July, I was experimenting with Breastmilk soap for the first time, and now? I’ve crafted over 400 bars of soap, 150+ skincare products, and dozens of handmade bathroom accessories that I’m so excited to share with you all.

This Thanksgiving, I have to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you. Thank you for supporting me, liking my posts, watching my videos, and cheering me on in this wildly unexpected adventure. To those of you who’ve purchased my products, shared them with friends and family, or simply encouraged me along the way—you’ve made this journey even more meaningful.

I hope today, this month, or sometime this year, you find something to be deeply thankful for.

God is good. Always.