Drea Wood

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Hands Full

Written on 11/11/2010 by Dreawood in babywearing, family, Owen, Taite, travel, Uncategorized

One of the things we did while visiting with my parents…
was to go on the “light rail” system in their city.

We’ve been before…
heres a flash back memory ;-)

and its always been a great time.

*Caleb was with us, Just dont have a picture of him on the train*

Today was beautiful, which made the trip go even smoother.
With temps in the mid 70′s… got to love NC!
We enjoyed a morning/afternoon out in the city.

When we got off the light-rail at our stop, we got to see not only a beautiful city, but also this tree.
I just love the colors of fall!

While walking around I decided to wear Owen in the BOBA Classic. (my husbands favorite carrier)

I am usually a mei tai or wrap kind of girl, but the BOBA is so nice on trips you know you will need a quick in and out baby carrier. It also frees my hands up.

I noticed however while walking around these fancy up-town malls…. where no children were even in sight (Oh wait, kids are in school, well most hehe) – I was getting a good many stares. People think you don’t notice, but I do. Business men especially. Maybe they looked at me because I looked so darn cute wearing Owen, YEAHHHhh lol ok. ;-) – But no, I really think when I am roaming around with 3 boys, all fairly small still… a baby on my chest, 2 holding my other hands… and I look like im in my early 20′s still (or don’t I?) – they are probably wondering “are they all hers?”

The other day I was at the Salvation Army… and I had Caleb and Taite with me.
This lady putting clothing on a shelf looked at me and said…

“You don’t look old enough to have two kids.”

I looked at her and said “Oh I don’t have two, I have three.” and smiled as I walked out.

I think these days its just not common to see women in their 20′s with so many kids.
Most people my age are just getting married! In fact almost all my brides Ive photographed get married, were older than me. :-)

So yes… I do have my hands full…
but full of sweet blessings!
Blessings who at times try me…
Who may result in a few extra wrinkles or gray hairs (none yet! hehe -watch me find grays tomorrow!)

Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward. – Psalm 127:3

Thank you Lord for these gifts!

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Help me – Etsy Shop?

Written on 09/30/2010 by Dreawood in Uncategorized

So I am going to start a small etsy shop to sell some “nature” prints for fun.

My mom inspired me to do this :-) by showing me some prints she purchased from someone on etsy.

It will be slow in coming but I want ideas on names.

Thought about just using my business name “Andrea Wood on Etsy” but thats kinda boring… thoughts? ;-)

ideas ;-) shareeee via comment pleaseee!

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Boys & Girl… friends?

Written on 09/24/2010 by Dreawood in caleb, Owen, Uncategorized

So… you know… this really is to young to start :)

:-) That is Owen with his older girlfriend Cecelia.
Cecelia is exactly 6 months older than Owen! but they are about the same size.

I got to photograph Cecelia this past weekend and had a great time.

Her Mom is a blog reader of mine! Its so cool to connect with those who read my blog.

I enjoy the visits each time.

Speaking of Boys & Girlfriends :)
This morning as Caleb colored a photo of a little girl on a farm… he started coloring her hair BLONDE (yellow)… he then said “i like girls with this color hair, it looks good.” lol, okkk :) so cute.

Off to watch some tv with my mom :)

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Follow me on Facebook

Written on 09/22/2010 by Dreawood in Uncategorized

I finally made a fan page for my blog readers to join.

Lets see how many and how quick we can get it filled up ;-)

- You can see this “badge” on my right side bar from now on as well.

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Apologies & Reflection

Written on 09/20/2010 by Dreawood in ministry, struggles, Uncategorized

Back in early 2005 I created my blog…
I was 21… moved 12 hours from anyone I knew… and Travis, Caleb (who was 4 months old) & I started a new life… We left everything we were familiar with and wanted nothing more than to please God & follow Him to where he would have us serve.

When I started blogging I wanted a way to keep my family and friends back in NC up to date on us…
Seemed like a good idea, right?

To begin with, thats exactly what it was… just a blog with pictures… updates on Caleb… thats it.

But it slowly began to change…

Over the course of two years while we served in Ohio I had a lot of depression…. a lot of struggles… and a lot of resentment and bitterness.

It was a combination of so many things… and honestly many of which are to personal to even put on here… but I had A LOT of anger in my heart… combine that with no outlet or close friend at that time to talk to… and a marriage that at that time wasn’t great… although we put on that it was. I was very foolish and blogged a lot of stuff that honestly should of never been said.

I was inconsiderate and stupid.

When I look back on old post (I went through all 2,000 some post!), I was just in shock at some of the things I wrote!

I kept thinking how I would of taken what I said, had I been a church member… or another mom…

I look back on these post and saw such immaturity and such a puffed up sense of pride in myself.

I read post after post of how angry I would get at Caleb… and how frustrated I was as a mother… and while I don’t think its BAD to post about this on occasion… I posted about this weekly… and when I read it, my heart crushed. Why would I do that?… to think my child was suppose to be some sort of perfect kid.. who never acted out or did wrong. I expected Caleb to do so much… and I hate I was so hard on him.

When I read all this…I did not like who I was.

But you know what I have realized after reading through these 100′s of post….

That God has GROWN ME through my trials..

God has grown me through wonderful and supportive Christian readers on my blog.

He has brought people into my life that I am able to confide in and talk to… people who can mentor me and help keep me accountable.

God brought amazing Christian friendships into my life..
He healed our marriage!
He helped me forgive and get over those feelings of bitterness and resentment.
He has grown me as a mother…

He has helped me realize even more what a wretched sinner I am… and how much I need Him.

He has also helped me realize the impact I have on other women through this blog.

You know you are reaching women around you when strangers stop you out at local stores, introducing themselves as “a blog reader.”

My husband told me one time… he said “I preach every sunday to about 100-150 people… yet you have over 600 “daily” readers… if not more.” – My words reach across the globe… to people I don’t even realize are reading! I am realizing what a great responsibility this can be… and that I really have to watch what I say and how I put things.

I dont expect to never “ruffle a feather” with my blog.. obviously no matter what I blog about, someone will have a problem or disagree with me. Its kind of like MckMama’s post not to long ago, where she posted a photo of her baby wearing a Baltic Amber necklace.. people went on and on at how irresponsible and careless she was for putting a necklace on her baby. Obviously her reason for posting those pictures, was just to show off her cute baby! She never ever had the intention to start such a fire… but people see things and without having proper understanding or just out of spite can say some ugly things. I think its incredible how MckMama handles all the persecution from her blog with such grace.

I hope to do the same…

I debated for the past few weeks with the idea of starting a new blog… I didnt want what was in my past to give anyone a negative impressive… I wanted to hide those “ugly” things… and start fresh… but the more I thought about it, the more I wanted to be real… and to show people that I AM NOT PERFECT. I stumble, I mess up. I am just as in need of grace as anyone else… and I think my blog is such evidence of that.

So to end… & I sure hope this made “some sense” Thank you everyone for the support… the encouraging e-mails… txt…. comments. Thank you for sticking with me throughout the valleys Ive gone through… and sticking with me despite some of what I’ve said.

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