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Thankful for Differences

November 26, 2013 //  by Courtney

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I’m halfway through Thanksgiving break … with a post on differences.

My sister and I are different. Did you even know I had a sister?

 

I have a fabulous sister.

I just left her amazing new house after two fun nights.  I was able to look around and appreciate HER even more. We couldn’t be more different – we are uniquely made by our Father. For a purpose.

 

She is older. I look older.

She has two boys. I have two girls.

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She likes a few friends. I have mounds of friends.

She is skinny as a rail. I am.. not.

She loves all things modern. I love all things antique.

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She loves to run fast. I do not like to sweat.

She keeps her house amazingly neat and organized. I … do not.

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She doesn’t blog. I blog.

She prefers a simple life. I prefer tend to stay insanely busy.

She hates to craft. I am coveting her new craft/art room.

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We are also very much alike.

 

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We love Jesus.

We love our husbands.

We love our kids.

We love being together.

We adore our parents.

We want to follow God’s will for our life.

We want to grow and be more like Christ each year.

 

I just love being in her new home. It made me so happy for her. The city girl moved to the burbs because she loves her husband and family. She wanted her boys to be boys. And, she gave up her in-town preferences for space, parks, nature, cul-de-sacs, yards and more.

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Are you “just” a stay-at-home mom?

I think there are so many moms staying home that are feeling “not enough” these days. I hear it so often. I want to encourage those that are home full-time with your kids. My sister is so focused. She has created a beautiful home. A well-run, organized home. Although it IS beautifully decorated, I love how thoughtful she has been in making it a home ready for guests. She is focused on raising her boys. Caring for their needs individually. She makes things run smoothly for her husband and supports him really well. And, he makes a pretty great team with her – also decorates and built their guest bed and new dining room table!

 

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She is focused on feeding her family well and constantly looking to improve their health and quality of life. Although she doesn’t have a blog, business, book or ministry – she is enough. She is killing it in her role as a mom. She may not be creating and publicizing huge programs or ministries by choice – but her personal ministry is happening. In the walls of her home and as she does life every day. As she wrangles two wild boys, as she meets new women in her community, runs with a friend and walks in her neighborhood. She’s doing huge things for Christ. I am so proud of her. I look up to her in so many ways. Like many of you, she knows this road isn’t easy – but God has her home right now for a season. And she’s not taking it lightly.

 

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Just because we are different doesn’t mean either has more value. I pray my girls will never ever fall in the trap of comparison when it comes to each other. Thank you LORD for making us so different. We can lean on each other and build each other up – when strengths and weaknesses are unique.

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This Thanksgiving… thankful for my beautiful sister who is so very different, yet so very me.

(RESOURCE: This CUTE book on Sisters has the same message – celebrating differences AND the things you love the same. Love reading it to my girls.)

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About Courtney

Courtney DeFeo is most known for being a factory of ideas for families. It’s her desire to lead a life that radiates God’s love in action and His grace along the way. As a former marketing professional for corporations such as Chick-fil-A and Ketchum Public Relations, Courtney has a history of creating memorable programs and ideas that motivate others to action. She is the author of In This House, We Will Giggle, creator of ABC Scripture Cards and Virtue Cards and the kindness movement Light ‘Em Up Acts. Her latest project is a community for tween girls and their moms - found at TreasuredGirlz.com. Her house is a wreck and she hates to cook. She adores her hot, patient husband. She posts entirely too many photos of her two girls on Instagram. Connect with Courtney anytime: Twitter • Website • Facebook • Instagram

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