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March 22, 2022 · 5:00 am

Almost A Teenager.

My gratitude for this kid cannot be measured. He has been nothing but pure joy his entire life. Today, he is 12, and I am so very thankful he is here and well and healthy and back to his talkative and expressive self. When he had his head injury last July, he kept telling us he was sorry. We would hold him and tell him it was okay. I remember the day he was able to leave the hospital, he grabbed me and just sobbed tears of gratitude and relief. I tell this story to show that Jett has never been afraid to express his feelings or share his heart. I tell this story, because Jett has always been the most grateful person I know. And, for sure one of the funniest….

It took almost 6 months for Jett’s full recovery. For so long, he didn’t talk a lot and wasn’t nearly as engaging and expressive. Then one day, it all came back. And, I mean REALLY came back. He started talking and telling us about all of the things, seemingly determined to catch up. And, he took his humor to another level with some little splashes of profanity from time to time. This past Christmas, we were with a few friends and going around the room sharing things we were grateful for that year. Jett says, “I’m thankful I survived my head injury and that people paused their life for mine. And, I know I could really be an asshole sometimes, so thank you, guys.”

We lost it. And, basically decided we were so thankful to have our boy back that “asshole” was now acceptable for 11 year olds to say. It’s a third kid thing. And, don’t even get John Henry started on all the things a third kid gets away with.

Jett Takle, we are so proud of who you are.

I love how passionate you are about whatever it is you’re into.

I love how you will research and learn every single thing about that thing.

I love how when you commit to something, you really commit to it.

I love how you appreciate what makes your friends different from you.

I love how you are an encourager and help people.

I love how you want EVERYONE to succeed.

I love how you get excited when you learn a new song on guitar and can’t wait to show John Henry.

I love how you look up to John and think he’s the coolest.

I love how you go to Anna of advice.

I love how you think she’s the wisest and listen to her even when she tries to momma you too much.

I love how you know every single thing about Harry Potter and want the rest of us to know every single thing about Harry Potter.

I love how artistic and creative you are.

I love how you don’t try to be anyone else but YOU.

I love how you are not afraid to try new things.

I love how you love your family and friends.

And, I love how you love sweet Paxy!

You make all of our lives so so good, Jett. You make this world such a better place. Keep staying true to who YOU are. Follow YOUR dreams and chase after the things that matter most to you. Because those very dreams are the ones God put inside of you. Who you are is exactly who He made you to be. And, man, am I ever so thankful.

Happy 12th Birthday, Jett Man. I can’t wait to see what God has for you this year. It’s going to be so good.

I love you so very much,

Mom

KFD Designs

‘Tis the season to promote my friends. Let me introduce you to Kristen F. Davis.

Kristen is an artist, blogger, jewelry designer, and expert in turning walls into pieces of art. She has the spectacular gift of rescuing furniture, lamps, you name it, and making them chic and enviable. She’s not even afraid to try her hand at rewiring an old lamp! She’s either brave or just plain crazy. I’ll choose the former. Below are some of my favorite photos of her brilliance.

Kristen took an old shelf and painted it the same color as her wall to display her white dishes and “trinkets.” This is one of my favorites. Read more on open shelving here.

The girl’s not afraid of color. You can see the before and afters here. Isn’t that turquoise great?

She paints floors.

And walls. The black you see hanging from the tree is chalkboard paint. How cute is that?

She makes jewelry.

Kristen’s jewelry is terrific and fun. I recently purchased a fabulous hand-made necklace and the earrings above from her Etsy store. The jewelry is reasonably priced and ONE.OF.A.KIND. Love, love, love it. Check out her current inventory here. They make great one-of-a-kind gifts!

Kristen offers style tips and before and afters on her blog. Check her out! Also, her new site, www.kfddesigns.com will be launching soon. When it does, I’ll put it under my “Links I Like.”

If you live in the Atanta-ish area and are looking for creative wall, floor, or fireplace painting, she is your gal.

Unfortunately for me, I can’t make things or paint well. But give me a box of legos and the results are endless.

Are you artsy, creative like?

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November 24, 2008 · 6:00 am

What a mess.

Sunday was a reasonably productive day. We accomplished many household items that have been awaiting our attention for quite some time. Most of you know the effort it takes to achieve these self-inflicted projects while simultaneously insuring that the little people are occupied. Not so much an issue for little person number one.

But, you know little person number two.

You KNOW little person number two.

Kris thought Anna would best be suited for coloring in our bed while catching some flicks on Noggin. Daddy gave her the supply box.

And, later that evening, Kris discovered her creation.

Oh, I’m sorry. Can’t make out what this is?

Look again.

That would be what’s left of our comforter on our bed.

Kris called me into to see what our artist had crafted. And, suddenly I was ready to chase the Grey Goose instead of the Wild Goose, if you know what I mean. But, only for about a second. Or two.

You know what I did?

I laughed. {I can hardly believe it either.}

I couldn’t help myself. And, I certainly didn’t let Anna see or hear my reaction. Because, if she ever cuts my draperies I’ll be chasing more than Grey Goose.

I still love that girl just as much with my shredded bedding as I did before her encounter with a pair of scissors. The same way our heavenly Father loves us when we shred something He has given us or entrusted us with. He knows we are going to make a mess of things. Again. And, again. But, He keeps on loving us. He keeps on extending mercy. And, He continues to wait with arms wide open for us to run to Him and tell Him how sorry we are. Not because He needs to hear it or because He wants to see our shame. But, because He wants – He longs – to show us His unfailing love.

Later that evening I opened my arms wide to a broken-hearted little girl. And, I made sure she felt my love. I feel certain she did.

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