Isn’t it funny how fast life can change? One minute you’re living in New York City, traveling the East Coast, working at the United Nations and seeing Broadway plays on the weekends.
The next week you’re living in Tennessee, traveling to Babies R Us, preparing to be a stay at home mom and reading “What to Expect” on the weekends.
Isn’t it funny that the life you never aspired to have can be the life you always wanted? This past year has been the most amazing year of my life. Will has brought such joy to our lives and has made me realize that life must be very intentional – especially if you want to live life to the fullest.
Once my days were full of whatever I wanted to do – whenever I wanted to do it. Now my days are full of playing with blocks, tunnels and sword fights. But being a stay at home mom I also have the luxury of few hours of free time each day which I try to to fill with great things like scrapbooking, knitting, blogging, reading, decorating and organizing!
Isn’t it funny the way life turns out? I love how the Lord knows what plans he has for us and what purposes we are to fulfill in each season in life. He knows what is best for us and I am loving being a mom and wife during this season of life. Life is full of surprises, twists and adventures and you never know what the next day (or hour) is going to bring.
So, here I am living the life I never knew I wanted and loving every minute of it!
Written by Amber Dixon. Amber Dixon is a mommy blogger who chronicles the Dixon family adventures at www.dixondialogue.com. She loves blogging about her family, her Savior, books, crafy things and social justice issues.
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i love that little will
This has been the best year!
Amber Dixon is famous!!!
Hey Amber, its so true! Your life has changed so much but the Lord has been with you each step of the way. Thats what He’s there for! I personally am glad your life changed, so I could get the chance to meet you!
“God chooses to bless” – ha ha! Who would have known that we both could be in the same situations so close together and happy about it?! I remember when you told me you were pregnant and I felt so sad for you (how sad of ME!) and all that you were “losing”. Oh how silly of me! Guess even grown ups learn to “grow up” too and look at things in a new way!
Isn’t it amazing that God knows the perfect plan for us even when we don’t always understand. It is evident that for this season of your life you are understanding and loving every minute of it. That is what life is all about….taking each minute of each hour of each day and living that moment to the fullest and thanking for God every day that He gives us.
One of my favorite sayings is “Life happens while you are making other plans.” Not everyone “gets” this I am so happy that you have embraced the life that has come your way. You are a great mom, wife and person!
To feel confident in your intentional life is a beautiful thing.
I think you are the best mom ever! I am so happy that you seek the Lord’s guidance in every season of life.
Will is precious and so are you!
I am so proud of you and Bill too. You are super good parents. (Of course you had a good example). And you’re right, this is the best time of your life. Kiss baby Will for me. Love ya
That little boy has blessed many lives!
This makes me very excited for our upcoming year! Your attitude is fantastic and very contagious!!
It has been an amazing journey for you – from the time you walked down the aisle and said “I do” to my nephew, finishing college, getting the job you wanted so badly, getting your masters degree then becoming Will’s mother. You have handled each aspect of this journey with a wonderful positive attitude and confidence that few people possess. You are truly a woman of the 21st century. I am proud to know you and look forward to watching your future journeys.
Amazing story! And I know exactly how you feel. I am from Finland, and never thought I’d get married or children – I had started building my resume when I was just a teenager, and was very career focused until I met my husband. I have loved being a stay at home mom, and now when my youngest is almost 7, I can also fullfill my career dreams, while still being a mom at home. Social media has been amazing for me – giving me the opportunity to do things I love every day – career wise AND with the most important: my family.
I’m so glad you moved back and brought little Will into the world! God has your family on an exciting journey. I’m glad you have a blog so I can follow it!
I love reading your blog and look forward to reading daily about your next life adventure.
So glad you are a part of our family
I love your testimony!!
Life is funny and exciting; we never know Shay is around the corner! Love reading your blog
Well said, Amber! I could not imagine my life without Mason. They truly are the best little gift God gives us!
Great blog Amber!
I hope you win your contect. You, Bill and Will are the cutest little family ever!
I love how God’s plans unfold in our lives!
Will was a lot of fun yesterday! I really enjoyed spending time with him in bed babies. You have a precious little man and yes you are very lucky.
Have a great day!
It is funny how things work out! We’ve come a long way since being neighbors! Who knew we’d be where we are now?! Good luck :)
A quote by David McCord says, “Life is a garment we continually alter, but which never seems to fit.” As God leads and opens windows of opportunity for all of you, the road will be full of His Mercy and Grace! What a wonderful little family we can claim! We love all of you so much!
I thought your post was so neat! I am so glad that you found out (and I wish more women would realize) that being a wife and mother is the most rewarding thing you can do with your life. I am a wife myself (but not a mother yet :) and I just love it. Thanks for your words! Keep up the good work!
So well written-and I understand those feelings about your kids. Amazing how they change you!
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