The S.O.A.P. Method

During the school year, the ladies at church have our own "man free" Bible class. One of the sweet ladies from church (that also happens to be my neighbor) did a lesson on personal Bible study and journaling. I love to study the Bible and journal, but have never found a way that I stuck with, but she showed me. This is called the S.O.A.P. method. You choose a verse (or set of verses) and break it down into real life application. How does that verse apply to you?  I have been more blessed in the last 3 days than I have in my life through these scripture studies, so I decided to share them :-)

Blessings,
Ronna

Stitch Fix

As some of you know, one of my guilty pleasures is the #StitchFix box that I get every month in the mail. Well, one of my friends was asking about what I got last night. Instead of trying to describe everything, I had my husband take pictures of me wearing all that I got (not at the same time of course). So, for those of you curious... here you go! Please forgive the mess!

Fix #1 ~ Elle Woven Clutch (Urban Expressions) $38

This little thing was so cute! The problem was that it was SO small. It was not a practical bag for me to keep because no matter where I go, I always have a lot of stuff to carry with me.

Needless to say, I sent this little gem back. Maybe they'll send me a bigger bag next time :)




Fix #2 ~ Neve Bermuda Shorts (Liverpool) $48

I LOVE how these shorts fit. The length is perfect, and they have just enough stretch where I'm not uncomfortable on my "I-feel-fat" days. As I told my friend when I was texting her these pictures, I've got to learn how to stand skinny when someone is taking my picture. Any tips?

These were a definite keep even though my sweet husband told me they look weird. He couldn't explain himself, but I loved them enough to keep them anyway!

Fix #3 ~ Emer Printed High Waisted Cropped Pant (Margaret M) $98

These pants were definitely comfortable when I first put them on! When I looked down, I had a problem. They were a weird length on me. They were supposed to be ankle length, but I prefer for them to be cut above my ankle bone not below. They might have been cute with a pair of wedge heels, but I wear those so seldom they weren't worth keeping for just a few times a year.

I will be sending these back for sure. It helped that the price was a lot above what I normally would spend on a pair of pants!

The print on them was very cool though :)

Fix #4 ~ Kimberly Maxi Dress (Gilli) $64

This dress was so comfortable that I didn't want to take it off! Those are the tell-tale signs that I need to keep whatever I'm wearing :) I didn't take a picture of the back of the dress, but it does criss cross at the top, which gives it a little more detail.

This dress was definitely a keeper. A little more than I'd normally spend on a dress, but the comfort level was the deciding factor.

Fix #5 ~ Elaine Ikat Print Pocket-Front Knit Shirt (Market & Spruce)

I have received a few other pieces that are the Market & Spruce brand and I have yet to return one of them! The material they use and the styles they cut are perfect for me. I put this shirt on and couldn't keep myself from feeling the material all over :) So soft and comfy, but also something I could put with a pair of dress pants and flats to wear to school (work).

This was also a keeper! I immediately hung it in my closet :)

With the three things I kept, minus my $20 stylist fee and $30 from referrals (thanks to the ladies that signed up under my referral link!), plus tax my grand total was ....... $114.84 and I didn't have to leave my house to go through the disappointing fiasco of trying on piece after piece of clothing that may or may not fit the way I want.

If you're interested in trying Stitch Fix, it is amazing! You get the boxes as often as YOU want them to come, and you can stop at any time without having to go through the hassle of unsubscribing. You set up your shipments! My stylist, Victoria, is amazing!

Here's my referral link that will give me a little bonus on my next shipment as soon as you have a shipment sent to you!

https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/4314792

Blessings,
Ronna <><

World Turned Upside Down

I haven't posted in a few months because (since my last post) my world has been turned upside down...

School started...

Mom was diagnosed with cancer...

Mom was put in hospice care...

Mom passed away 23 days after the day of diagnosis...

My best friend, confidant, advisor, shoulder to cry on, my everything was gone... I didn't know what to do with myself, my life, my family, my everything...

Because of all of you praying for me and my family, giving me hugs and words of encouragement, being an all around good friend and Christian example... I'm not crying every day. I'm not wallowing in the fact that one of the most important people in my life is no longer here on Earth with me. I'm focusing on the fact that she no longer hurts, she's no longer tired, she no longer has to worry about anything. She is with God. She is with her mama. She is in the greatest place there is to be. Heaven. I have no doubt that she is there. She is the reason I created this blog and titled it Being a Proverbs 31 Woman. She is my inspiration in everything I do in life. She taught me all that I needed to know to continue life without her. This was not my first choice by any means, but because of the example she was and the mother she will always be in my heart, I can continue on knowing that she gave me all the tools I need to be as wonderful a person as she was. 

Now we're on to a new year, a new semester with my sweet first graders, and new beginnings...

I'm learning how to live all over again...

I'm remembering the good times...

I'm not dwelling on the things that will be missed...

I'm feeling human again...

And that's all thanks to you! My friends and family! You are the reason I'm me again. Thank you for being there for me when I didn't know where to turn or what to do. God has truly blessed me with the greatest of the great! I hope that I in turn will be a blessing for each of you. <><