Together Herron

I still have a difficult time comprehending that I'm a mom, I'm 27 years old, and I have another baby on the way. Life is so sweet. Days go by so quickly and suddenly I'm an adult or something?! What joy! I treasure being a mom and wife. Of course it's not easy, but it's one of the highest callings on my life. Marriage and having Jude have taught me so much about unconditional love, patience, grace, love, and Jesus. My heart just about explodes when I see his big sleepy faced grin each morning. He wants to hang out with me? I get to snuggle with this little handsome ball of energy all day... and I love it. Was it time? Blake and I began to pray about having our second child about six months before we started trying. It's a big decision to say the least. Just because we want something doesn't meant it's God's timing. So, we prayed.  “Self-will and prayer are both ways of getting things done. At the center of self-will is me, carving a world in...

Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by our newfound community of friends. I didn't expect the overflow of gifts this birthday! I turned 27 on August 19th! Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us. My sweet husband got me the most beautiful flowers (below) and my little buddy Liam got me the flowers above. I was showered with an ice cream cake, a fudge trifle, rice crispy treats, cards, gifts, hugs, and surprise gatherings! My husband even got me a prenatal massage. I never expected to move to South Florida and have so many special friends that love me with such intention. God has surely lavished his peace and presence upon us here. That's a gift, for sure. There's no other way to explain the peace we have other than through Jesus. Father, you are so good to me. Other than saving grace that seeks my desperate heart out daily, the greatest gift is being a wife and mother to my boys. All the while, I have the distinct privilege of carrying life inside me. Yes, I'...

It has been a true joy to see Desire Church planted in our pastor's heart and now being fleshed out here in South Florida. We don't claim to be the perfect church, have it all together, or think we're super cool because we're a church plant. However, we do claim to follow Jesus Christ, mess up, and need grace! A lot of grace. God is moving in big and small ways, as He does best. It's definitely not easy. Sometimes I sit and reflect on my past experiences in church and I'm still amazed by this adventure we are on. We live in such an interesting town. I'd say there are close to as many nationalities living here as there will be in heaven! It's nice to walk in to Wal-Mart and not feel the sting of culture-shock any more! Life is just a precious gift. I'm reminded of this each morning that I find our sweet Jude jumping in his crib. God's glory is everywhere! Personally, I'm humbled to be a part of this church family. I don't know how long ...