Welcome! I am so excited that you’re here. This blog has been something that I have felt God calling me to do for several years, but I have continued to put it off. I fought His will, and I claimed every excuse. But not anymore. This year is all about following Jesus & doing what He asks me to do. Please, come and join me on the journey!
My name is Brooke. I am 24 years old, and I have been married to my incredible husband, Austin, for about 2.5 years! We started dating when we were 19, and we have experienced all of the most joyous parts of life together. He is truly my best friend, and the answer to sooooo many prayers. We have 2 golden retrievers, Emmi and Enzo, the sweetest 5-year-old brother-sister duo. We also have 2 cats (per Austin’s request), Eggo and Ezra. I am so excited to share more about my sweet hubby and our adventures with our four fur babies.
I am an insurance agent by day. Austin would describe me as an iced coffee addict. I love to snuggle up with my pets. I adore shopping with my mom, sister, and niece. I grew up in a Pastor’s home, graduated from a Christian high school, and worked at our local Chick-fil-A for almost 4 years before landing my big-girl job. I have always struggled with knowing God’s will and desire for my life, but I adore writing, and I feel that right now He is calling me to focus on writing and learning more and more about his son, Jesus. I am currently attempting to read the Bible through in a year with the help of Tara Leigh Cobble’s “The Bible Recap”. More on this will be coming very soon.
My Christian walk has been a struggle. I battle OCD, so my thoughts in my head feel constant and out of control most days. I know that I don’t always do the best job of bringing glory to God. I struggle with fear, jealously, bitterness, and lately…contentment. These are just a few of the reoccurring topics I will be sure to elaborate on more in the days/weeks/months/years ahead. I want to make sure you know that this is a safe place for you, struggling Christian. I see you. I am you. We will overcome. This is a place for growth…a place to bloom.
I intend for this blog to be fully centered around Jesus. I look forward to sharing about my growth in my relationship with Him, & what He is teaching me. I also plan to share thoughts and stories about my childhood, adulthood, marriage, and family. I do also like to use sarcasm and humor, so keep your eyes peeled for that too.
This will be so fun!!! Let’s go!
Lamentations 3:21-26, “But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: the steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in him.’ The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” ~English Standard Version~
blooming with Brooke 