From a "2" to a "6" and Loving the Climb Back Up!

Today felt like a deep breath after holding it for far too long. After a stretch of feeling downright puny, waking up without that heavy fog was a gift straight from the Lord. I slept until almost 7 AM (that’s practically a revival for this girl 😂), slipped into my comfiest backwoods-country-girl house clothes, brushed my teeth, and got my hair out of my face. No shoes, of course, I mean, Jesus made toes for a reason.

My Miracle Morning routine kicked off, then I drank my three bottles of icy-cold water!! Followed by my Bible Study, where the SON warmed my heart even before the sun had a chance to peek through the blinds. Jackson was sprawled across my Bible like he’d been assigned holy security duty, Whiskie was in “silent observer” mode from the arm of the couch, and big brother Felix supervised from his dignified perch, clearly, this was a sacred family meeting with the Lord.

Desk work came next, where I dove into emails, ideas, and a to-do list that seems to grow faster than I can check it off. Then, off to see my sweet friend Cynthia for a few hours of laughter and heart talk (because the Lord knows how to send the right people at the right time 🙌). Somewhere in there, a Zaxby’s kids’ meal made its way into my hands — and into my happy belly.

The office got another round of my attention this afternoon, where I kept feeling these little nudges of joy about the Fall MEOW Box: FIERCE — Feelin’ Fall and Fabulous. Y’all… it’s coming together so beautifully I can hardly stand it. I just know you’re going to love it. Pre-orders are still open, but once they’re gone, they’re gone, like a hot corn cob off the grill at a summer picnic. Speaking of, dinner was BBQ chicken that Kevin grilled to perfection. I promise, if heaven has a smell, it’s that.

Afterward, I headed to my Rise Up class! The place that keeps me grounded, refocused, and reminded that God didn’t bring me this far to leave me. And now? I hear ice cream whispering from the freezer… so if you’ll excuse me, I’m about to answer that call.

Here’s to good days getting even better, and the joy that comes from Jesus in every season.

🐾💛 Melissa, Jackson & Whiskie Marie