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Jetsetter No More…

Last weekend I was the proud recipient of every Mama’s dream: a hot cup of coffee and some down time at a hotel for the weekend. Now, to be fair, I was there for a writer’s conference with books, note pads, pens, business cards and high heels in hand. I hadn’t been sure of what to be more excited for – the possibility of sleeping past 7, the alone time with my thoughts (not just in the bathroom) or perhaps the writing and speaking tips I would pick up along the way.

As expected, my time was filled with learning, inspiration, “God moments”…all the things I’d hoped for. All the things I’d busily cleaned and cooked and prepared my home for while I’d be gone. All the things I’d pumped bottles and prepped my husband for in regards to his taking on both our three year old as well as our energetic eight month old, for the weekend.  All the things that would be worth it in my anticipation of that solid, magical alone time.

The old me, meaning the person I’ve been for all thirty-five years of my life, loved alone time. Craved it. I’ve always said that I’m an extroverted introvert. As much as I love the energy of being around people and making connections, afterwards, I need a break. Knowing this about myself, I’d never fill a trip with a sidekick to talk to on the plane, or a roommate; There is no better way to zap my energy. And now with the added layer of being a Mom, alone time had certainly become an even greater necessity… Right?

As I eagerly pulled my suitcase through the windy, sliding doors of the airport, I noticed…quickly…that something had drastically changed. The airport had been remodeled, yes, but the change was in me. No longer the confident, even cocky, twenty-something I’d been, I noticed that there wasn’t as much pep in my step. I wandered over to check in for my departure, unsure of whether I was in the right place. I asked twice before hopping into the wrong security line. I was physically nervous about whether I had removed all of the correct items from my carry-on as it went through the metal detector, and I sighed with relief once on the other side of it. I kept thinking about the people, older than I was, who maybe hadn’t been to the airport for even longer. How nervous they must have been! When did this place become so intimidating? When did the uber drivers become so terrifying? When did the hotel become so cold and lonely? Is there a lock on that door? A bug in my bed? Someone I could call to talk me through these foreign feelings? What was all of this?

I’m not sure if it’s aging or children or both. But I’ve changed. I’m so much more comfortable with my own life and the people in it, that I no longer need as much time away from them (I talk about this more in my first podcast: I’m a Recovering People-Pleaser). Being a mother has turned me into a nurturer. Sounds like a given, but let me explain. At first, it was out of necessity. I’m a mom, so therefore I nurture. But now it’s become my lifeblood. I nurture and I love, not because I need or want it in return but because of how loved I am. By God. He loves me so much and now I know it. Or maybe I’m just beginning to tap into the extent of it. Either way, I love his people so much. I think I’m starting to see them as He does. Perfectly imperfect and beautiful and loveable, just as they are. It isn’t my job to change them or to judge them. I can certainly help them, but there is no responsibility. No weight on my part. And in that way, I’m simply…free to love.

I grabbed a seat in back at a giant table, and took a look around. To my joy, the lights went out as the 700 women who were in the room took a moment to sing to God. I’ll preface by saying this: I don’t cry in public. Ever. But at a certain point, I was overcome with tears and had to sit down. We had been journaling about things we were grateful for, and as I glanced down at my page, I saw the names of every woman God has carefully and intentionally placed into my life. Each carrying her own strength. Each carrying her own story. Virtuous. Brave. Confident. Trustworthy women, brought into my life at just at the right time. I was completely overcome, completely undone. What had I done to deserve this greatness?

God saw my needs before I did. He knew exactly when I would become a mother, and exactly what would change. He saw what would happen once the walls of my once bulletproofed heart fell down. Saw the love that was about to flow out of it once He entered in. And the love I would receive in return. Blessed is the woman who has Godly friends. Is there anything greater in the world than to be seen, understood and received? I think Heaven will consist of this feeling and nothing else.

I don’t like traveling alone any more so I don’t think I’ll be doing it again any time soon. I know there’s a time and a place for alone time. But I’m not going to take for granted the next time a friend wants to fill her down time with me and a coffee, or me and a run, or when I run into her on the street or the store; I won’t have anxiety about what else I should be getting done. Because I think time with a friend is time consisting of exactly what we were made for, and that is to love.

To my sweet friends who lovingly listen, hold me accountable, love on my children, inspire me, speak truth into my life and make me want to be beautiful, just like you…..know that you will always have someone in your corner celebrating the uniqueness that makes you YOU, praying for you, hoping for you, happy when you’re happy, sad when you’re sad, and loving you with everything that I’ve got. Cheers to my next trip being one with the girls.

 

Photo: Naomi Goff

 

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When God Became My Entree

I never want to be a twenty-something again.

Work hard and prove yourself. Network and get to know as many people as possible. Keep in touch with old friends, engage with new ones. Travel, try every internship and juggle hobbies and fitness on top of it. Maybe do more school. Have multiple jobs at once, attend weddings, attend bridal showers, attend weddings, attend bridal showers (not a typo), group dinner, drinks, cabin, and drive…everywhere. Have coffee, have another coffee, meet for the third coffee of the day, and then happy hour. So many happy hours. Save up, pin the thing. Host the thing, design the thing, order the thing, buy the gift, and celebrate.

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{defeat} your darkness.

One of my favorite things about starting a blog based on vulnerability, has been getting to hear the stories of others. In the last week alone, I have interacted with women who have bravely shared their stories of depression, rape, addiction, fluke accidents, suicide attempts and other continued struggles. There is so much power in this! By sharing our pain, the darkness loses its power. When we expose the darkness for what it is, then it no longer holds isolation over anyone. No one has to feel alone, watching the world and thinking that everyone else is going through life without a problem. What has become blatently apparent to me is that everyone has a problem, a story, a past.

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BeautyfromBrokenness EVENT

What are “nights of transformation?” “…What does that even mean?” These are some of the questions I get from women, asking about the Beauty from Brokenness events. The answer? It is difficult to put a heart-pounding, tear-jerking, soul-searching, desire FILLING, peace-BRINGING, mind-ALTERING, life-CHANGING, GOD-centered moment into words, but I’ll try.

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Hey girlie…God made beauty from my brokenness and guess what! He wants to do the same for you. I started Beauty from Brokenness as a way of sharing how God has taken the darkest moments of my life, and turned them into good. There is power when we break free from isolation! Are you ready to get to know God on a deeper level and unearth your wings?

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Beauty from Brokenness exists to speak God’s truth to women. It’s in our day-to-day struggles, and even our brokenness, that God shows up most. He longs to hold us, help us and transform us into the God-given version of ourselves that we were designed to be. Read more about our cause here.

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God’s truth for women.

Instagram post 2193062291245647861_5714844501 Sometimes I mourn what could have been. The closeness that I’ve always desired. The memories that we will never have. The guidance that I’ve always wanted. The way the holidays were supposed to feel. I want something to exist that simply isn’t there, and never will be. I’m not sure it will ever stop hurting. Why is our natural tendency to fixate on the things we don’t have, verses everything we do? •
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Instagram post 2172770740099622155_5714844501 As young women, we learn that it’s empowering to look good, make an impression...turn heads. As young as elementary school, I remember caring what guys and gals, alike, thought of me- how I dressed, what I looked like, how I spoke. There’s nothing wrong with putting ourselves together for the day and presenting our best. But there is great danger in the addictive power of turning heads. What might start out as a cute outfit worn to school in 6th grade morphs into doing whatever it takes to continue to receive the attention later on...even if it means sacrificing everything. •
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She is clothed with strength and dignity...she laughs without fear of the future -Proverbs 31:25
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Instagram post 2168525927049576950_5714844501 I don’t know why bad things happen or why life seems so hard sometimes. I only know that I’ve been brushed by the wings of hope. I’ve felt warmth in my heart that tells me this isn’t the end game. This isn’t the place where we wind up. I’m not sure where you’re at in your faith, but once you feel the hope from God I’m talking about, there’s no going back. Sure, you’ll still make mistakes, but there’s no denying the truth from that point on. The truth that we’re never alone; the truth that as Christians, we are headed somewhere greater than what we could ever feel or imagine; the truth that sets us free and makes us new.
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Instagram post 2166863976359560786_5714844501 I just read in a blog post about parenting, that to love our kids in a way that they feel it means to hug and kiss them; tell them we love them and pay attention (listen). This absolutely applies to all relationships, doesn’t it? It’s the reason why I hug everyone- even the non-huggers. Everyone needs love and when we love others, we get to feel God’s love...because He IS love.
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Instagram post 2163162111449139185_5714844501 I used to get so down and out about all the problems; so discouraged by the interruptions. I’m not bulletproof these days but I do try my best to recognize pain as a catalyst for growth and interruptions as divine appointments to slow down. I regularly ask myself, “What is God trying to show me right now?” He loves us no matter what...and promises to use everything that happens to us towards something that is ultimately, good. You never know...those problems and interruptions might just be the fork in the road that will change your life for the better and help you grow into the person you were meant to become.
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Instagram post 2162614150008835453_5714844501 The world tells us to do what we have to do to be happy. Many well-meaning parents just want their kids to be happy. But it’s not about being happy! Growth hurts! Becoming a loving, honest, wise person requires storms and pain and hurting. Sometimes it requires self-sacrifice and falling down and discipline and not just “doing you.” Sometimes it means stepping outside ourselves long enough to see what those around us need. God never promised us problem-free, happy lives so I’m not sure why we feel entitled. He did promise to use all things that happen to us for the good. He promises wisdom when we ask, peace when we trust and prosperity for those who dwell on His words and cling to His truth.
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Instagram post 2159661169714050897_5714844501 God doesn’t want us to worry. The first time I told a small group that, they looked up and said, “really?” Really. Worry isn’t of God. When we worry, we are sending God the message that we think we could run things better than He can. That He’s missed something that needs to be corrected. •
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I used to think that if I worried about something enough, I’d find a solution. And then I could prevent future pain. My mind worried about problems. And then when I became a Christian, I worried about past guilt or whether I was doing enough for God. The enemy wants our minds consumed with worry. God wants our minds consumed with peace; because we trust Him. Because we know He sees the bigger picture and knows the end game. He knows the answer to all of the “whys” and “what if’s.” He’s worked out all of the difficult things we go through and is preparing a beautiful place for us. He promises peace to all who put their hope in Him, so let’s quit worrying and start trusting.
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The Butterfly Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. The old has gone, the new is here!

Welcome! My name is Hailley. I started Beauty from Brokenness as a way of sharing how God has taken the darkest moments of my life, and turned them into good. There is power when we break free from isolation! Are you ready to get to know God on a deeper level and unearth your wings?

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Jetsetter No More…

Jetsetter No More…

July 29, 2019
When God Became My Entree

When God Became My Entree

April 13, 2019
{defeat} your darkness.

{defeat} your darkness.

April 27, 2018

BeautyfromBrokenness EVENT

March 5, 2018

I’m a girl, just like you, and I’ve written all about it on the blog

  • • I know what it’s like to both bully & be bullied: Read about how I was #1 on the Homecoming Hit List in high school
  • • I’m a recovering people-pleaser
  • • Jori conquered Heroin. Read her story here.
  • • Read about my brave friend’s battle with loss at a young age
  • • The hubby and I went through the infertility thing but this is not your typical infertility story
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