The above photos were taken by my photographer friend, Lisa Tarplee
I always thought I would have girls. I pictured myself seated on a comfy chair, quietly reading books to sweet little girls. But God knew better.
Welcome to my blog, To Show Them Jesus. I am Christina and I am the mom of two active boys, Ethan (7.5) and Ian (4.5). We live in sunny South Florida, on the east coast. My boys have stretched me in ways I never knew I needed stretching. Through this journey of motherhood, I have learned so many things about myself and have seen my need for God in deeper and more profound ways.
Yes, God knew just what I needed.
This blog is a place where I live out redemption’s story, from the inside out. I write transparently, with an open heart, sharing all the ways God is changing me through my life as a mom, a wife, a writer, and homeschool teacher. I write here about struggles with depression and my journey to knowing and trusting God in deeper ways through that battle. I also share stories of how I share the gospel of grace with my boys, including conversations, hands on activities, books, and teaching moments.
As an avid reader, I often share about the books I am currently reading as well as books I am reading with my boys. Currently, my oldest is enjoying the old, blue, classic Hardy Boys series. He’s also enjoyed the science fiction stories by Jules Verne, books by Roald Dahl, and anything scientific or historical.
I am in the process of writing a book and am terrified of the process. I could use all the prayers I can get–won’t you pray for me?
Thanks for stopping by here! It’s so nice to “meet” you!
Hey Christina, so good to “meet” you through the blog hop. Praying for you as you write your book. May God guide your hands and give you His wisdom throughout the process. God bless you!
Thanks so much! I appreciate your prayers and thanks for visiting!
I have a son, and he is the joy of my life! I also blog at A Word of Encouragement. In addition to other posts, I write a weekly post each Thursday specifically for writers to encourage and offer writing tips. I certainly will pray for your book. I know it can be scary starting out. My blog is @ http://laurahodgespoole.blogspot.com/.
I will check out your writers post, thanks for telling me about it. And thanks for the prayers! Blessings to you!
Hopping over from BMBH. It’s great to meet you. You have a lovely family!! I, too, pictured myself a mom of girls…and have two boys (and no girls) – but I wouldn’t change it for the world. Have a great week. Blessings from Zagreb: A Little R & R: http://www.litterandr.org
So fun to meet moms of boys! Thanks for visiting!
Christina – Nice to meet you! I love your blog’s subtitle… I’ll be visiting again soon!
Nice to meet you too!
I am in awe of how amazing that photo of the boys with swords is! so incredible! great to meet you!
My friend is a genius with a camera:) I love it too!
We are big readers here too (and writers as well). I adore the picture of the boys with the swords – the backlit effect is beautiful. Boys are so much fun! I thought I wanted a girl too, but I am so glad to be blessed with a boy! I’m here from the M.O.B. blog hop…
Now that I’ve had boys, I don’t know what I would do with a girl:) Thanks for stopping by!
Those boys are ADORABLE!!
Amazing pictures! I’ve been here before through other link-ups, but just wanted to say hi!
Mary Beth
Hi! I’ve enjoyed your blog and I’m so glad you stopped by here!
I would love to pray for you as you write! I’m writing a book too–well, an ebook–does that count? Scary and fun!
Of course! I would love to read it and review it for you if you’d like:) It is scary!
love those twin cutie pies!
come say hi at nichollvincent.blogspot.com
xoxo
Thanks for stopping by!
I know your heart, Christina, as I visit here often. Just wanted to give you a comment hug — love the pictures! enjoy reading each and every post in my email (and comment when I get to a computer and think of it!)
Hugs to you!
Comment hugs are the best! Thanks, Nikki:)
Hi! Suz here, just blog hopping my way through the list. Love the photos of your pics!!! I also understand the girl thing. I so desperately wanted at least one girl. I imagined myself having a relationship with my daughter that my Mum and I never had. But God had other plans and he has also taught me a few things. lol I believe that God has a girl for our family – but when? We don’t know. But i know that when that time comes we will know clearly.
I will be praying for your book.
Blessings to you and your family.
His plans are often suprising aren’t they? But they are good. I’m so glad you visited. Thanks!
oops, not “photos of your pics…” lol “boys”
Wow! A book!? That’s fabulous… All the best!
Thanks! It’s so fun “meeting” new bloggers through hops like this. Thanks for stopping by!
What a darling family you have. Congratulations on you going ahead and writing a book. I say, “Go for it with reckless abandon!” Kind of like boys do! lol
Wishing yo all the best.
Yes, just like boys! I learn a lot from mine:) Thanks for visiting!
Stopping by from the MOB blog hop.
Your boys are just beautiful! Isn’t God amazing? Having the perfect plan for our lives?
I’m expecting #7 and never did I imagine I would have this many kids; but that was God’s plan!
Those pictures are just precious; I especially like the one with the swords!
Blessings,
Sarah
Congrats on #7! God’s plans are often different from our own, but they are the best. Blessings to you!
Hi Christina. I’m hopping over from the boy blog hop. I’m Jessica. I was toying with writing a book as well about adoption, but I felt God stirring my heart to start an adoption community. I gave birth to the idea this week. http://www.thepeagarden.blogspot.com but my main blog is letterstoabba.blogspot.com . Anyway I look forward to getting to know you more and may God bless you and your family.
I love the name of your blog–letters to Abba! Thanks so much for visiting!
Hi Christina- I can’t wait to look at your site more. Oh, that is exciting that you are going to write a book. Your boys are adorable! Please come visit me at Milk N’ Honey Learn and Grow. -Shonda
Thanks for visiting! Looking forward to reading your site as well:) Blessings!
Okay, I found one more commonality – I’m writing a book too!!! We should totally chat.
Sarah
Visiting from the MOB Society blog. You have a really cute header and even cuter boys. Congrats on starting the book writing process. That’s something I’d like to do at some point too.
Oh, thanks! It’s new as of today:) Thanks for visiting!
Just stopping by on the blog hop. Great to meet you! Thanks for being a mom who is willing to be real. I can definitely appreciate that!
Real-ness is good. It’s nice to know that other people have messes in their lives too:) Thanks for visiting!
Great to meet you through the blog hop! I love hearing about other Moms being so intentional as they train up their boys in the knowledge and love of the Lord! I have similar posts about activities and conversations of sharing Christ with my 3 boys:)
Yay! I love meeting other bloggers who share the same heart and desires for their kids. I’m so glad you visited!
Praying as you write also….what a great community of support there is here!!!
Thanks, and boy do I need prayer:)
I can sooo relate …I think God gave me boys to refine me…and yes stretch like I have never stretched before. I also love to read and am looking fwd to sharing reading suggestions.
A fellow book lover are you? Great, I hope we can trade book titles:) Blessings!
I am so pleased to meet you through the blog hop! I appreciate transparency and value homeschooling tremendously! I will be praying for you as you write your first book; what a journey! I look forward to learning more about you as I read more of you blog!
Hello! I’m just stopping in from the blog hop to say hi!
Can’t wait to read more of your blog!
What wonderful pictures
I love them !
New follower from the Blog Hop
-Buffi
My Wonderfully Dysfunctional Blog
Great to “meet” you. My brothers name is Ian…I love that name!