Coffee Talk Sunday

Happy Sunday girls! We are actually going to have coffee together and chit chat today! It’s been a long time since I wrote a “Coffee Talk Sunday” post and I think I may start back since the blog has grown so much over the past year. It’s growing at a supersonic pace and I need to make sure everyone knows who I’m talking about in my emails. If you are not subscribed to the blog and getting the emails for new blog posts, you can sign up for those here.

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Many of you are not on Instagram and do not see the Deals Of The Day or special sales in my stories, so I will be posting them every Saturday in the email in case you missed out. I have been getting a lot of emails from many of you asking who I am talking about from time to time. So today I am sharing my family, our doggies, my Mom, and some of my background. I’m sure once you start reading my story, you will feel like I am the girlfriend who lives next door. Cause I really am, lol! My kids are not much on taking pictures, in fact both of them rarely post on social media. I did scroll through my phone and found some everyday pictures of all of us that I wanted to share with you so you can put a face to a name. Y’all ready??

Our Story

When I refer to the “hubs”, I am referring to this guy…my guy Barry, the guy that has kept it rolling since I decided to quit my job and stay home. Without him backing me and carrying the load of the bills while I was building the blog, we would not be sitting here today. He is the second B in the title of the blog…I’m the first, LOL! Barry and I met through our sons, Chase and Austin; Chase is my oldest and Austin was his youngest. They were best friends and I met Barry while I was picking Chase up from Barry’s ex-wife’s house in January of 2010. I was in the middle of a really bad divorce ( I will go into that later) and men were totally off my radar. In fact, I was almost loathing men at this point. I was 40 years old and felt like I could not pick a good man if there was only one left on earth and he was the good one…I would not be able to find him. I was that bad!

When I went to pick Chase up, Barry was at his ex-wife’s house because a group of teenage boys were hanging out there and cutting up on their cars and trucks in the neighborhood and he went over to straighten them out. Apparently, Chase was the main one who was cutting up on Austin’s truck, squealing tires and doing what teenage boys do. Chase told Barry his mom was there to pick him up and Barry (being a magistrate and feeling he needed to put Chase in his place 😂) told Chase he was going to talk to me and let me know so I could discipline him. I was sitting in my Explorer chilling, waiting on Chase when I looked to my left and saw this man standing there in a gray sweatshirt, shorts, and a navy ball cap. I rolled my window down to see what he wanted, and this man could not get any of his words out, he literally was stuttering and slightly sweating on his forehead, I could see it glistening from the street lights. He could barely look at me, but boy I was looking at HIM! HAHA! I still to this day do not remember anything he said, but I can tell you exactly what he was wearing that January night. We parted ways and I pulled off and for the first time in my kids life they heard me say, ” Holy Moses, that man is good looking!”. I had never said anything in front of my kids about the looks of any man…never! Raegan was in the back seat and said…”Ewwwww” 😆. I thought about him often, but never saw him again. Until…

As I said earlier, I was in a really bad divorce/separation with an overbearing, super jealous, accusatory man who had put his hands on me in an aggressive way, more than one time. It was the worst situation I have ever been in. He would call 100 times a day nonstop, to the point I had to turn my work desk phone off. He spoke about killing himself or killing me and the kids constantly the last six months we were together. He even had come at me with a hammer and as he was coming down with it, he pivoted and tore the table up that was sitting beside me. He was out of the house, but he somehow wiggled his way back in and slept on the couch for a few months and I knew I had messed up letting him back in. I leaned 100% on God to get him out of our house for good, you cannot imagine how much I was in prayer for God to move in this matter.

One day at work after I got multiple calls and emails, I decided to go to the magistrate’s office for advise on how to remove him from the house. Lo and behold, the man that was helping me was none other than Barry! After talking with him, I came home and laid it all on the table to my estranged husband. Either commit yourself for the suicidal thoughts or I would have him committed since I was still his wife, even though we had separation papers filed. He went with me to the ER and on the way there, he mumbled…”Me and my big mouth”. Once he was admitted to the hospital I went to check on him until they moved him to a mental hospital an hour away. I was called from one of his doctors and they told me under no circumstance should I let him back in my life or house. He would end up killing me or the kids because that was all he was talking about and obsessed with it. I started preparing my house to boost up security and getting my affairs in order to pay him as much money as it was going to take for him to leave me alone. He did move on and remarry, only to beat her in the head with a hammer then break every bone in her hands and knees. He is now sitting in jail for the attempted murder.

I went back to the magistrate’s office to get a restraining order and none other than Barry was working. We talked for awhile, he told me my options, and that was about it, nothing magical happened. Then we messaged each other on Facebook, just checking in to see how things were going and talking about the boys. For two months we chatted here and there through messenger and email, but never on the phone. He finally asked for my number ( I certainly wasn’t going to offer it!). And on May 16th, (my 41st birthday) he called me and asked me if I would see him in person when he went to lunch around 7pm that night. I changed my clothes over 20 times before I finally decided on something I felt good about…who’s been there before?

This was our last picture taken together that wasn’t for the blog, way back in December. I take so many pictures each week, regular picture is not high on my list, but I think I should make it more of a priority

We met in the middle near a college at a convenience store. He was standing outside his truck and I stayed in my car (all that pressure about an outfit and he never saw it, haha). We talked for a few minutes, it was all grins for both, awkwardness, and then he walked up to my driver’s window and leaned in and pecked me on the cheek….oh…my…gosh! I instantly started sweating. I could not believe he did that! After about 5 minutes he leaned back in, so I took the bull by the horn and popped a big ole kiss on him and the fireworks went…BOOM! 🎉 I drove home smiling the entire way, called my mom and told her I had met “The One”!! He called me later that night and told me he had not stopped smiling, in fact, he said he smiled so much he had chapstick on his ears…HAHA! We went on our first date late may 2010, were engaged in October 2010, and married December 10, 2010. I do believe if it was not for Barry being a judge when my ex got out of the hospital, he would have come after me. A powerful movement was happening and I can only believe it was all spiritual.

The first 3 years were a little tough since both of us wanted to be top dog at the home, but I soon let go and let him do his thing. We will be married 11 years in December and I do not think we have had an argument since early 2014. Now…we have popped off at each other, but not one argument. Barry lost Austin 12/19/13 to an accidental drug overdose and we both realized life on Earth is a mere glimpse and we want to spend our time not stressing over the small stuff.

The Kids

Chase is my oldest and his daughter is Brooklyn, who is 6 1/2 years old, and she has Barry wrapped around her finger! And grandma is her favorite buddy to hang with, at least that is the story I am sticking to, lol! The first picture above was taken when we were on a family vacation at the beach and the second picture is Chase and Brooklyn making scary/funny faces. They are two peas in a pod and he is one of the best dads I have seen. He is involved with her schooling 100%, and he is always trying to make memories with her. I told Chase having him when I was 24 actually saved my life and gave me purpose, and I think him having Brooklyn has done the same thing with him. What a gift of love that cannot be described or explained!

Brooklyn filled an empty hole in Barry’s heart and has been a joy and a blessing from day one. Chase’s high school sweetheart is Brooklyn’s mom, they dated for about 6 years before they finally split up after Brooklyn was born, but remain so very close and co-parent Brooklyn phenomenally. Brooklyn and Chelsea (her mom) are below. These are two of my favorite pictures of them ❤️.

Raegan is my youngest and is the one that wears her heart on her sleeve. She is one of the most loving, and compassionate people I have ever known. She is an animal lover and the child that was always bringing stray animals to the house to nurture and love. She hated school, and deals with anxiety issues, and is still trying to figure out what she wants to pursue in life. She has a green thumb that I am totally envious over, has a gift of photography, but rarely pursues that. And she can make a makeup tutorial as good as any of the professionals, but is way too shy to start her on channel. She is super creative, but has not found her passion yet. But I am sure she will soon!

The Fur-Babies You See On The Blog

Many of my pictures show our Goldendoodle, Ziva, in a lot of my pictures. She is obsessed with our bedroom and that is her “safe space”. Since I have been taking more pictures in the office, she has pretty much “quit the blog”, LOL! She is 4 years old, loves listening to gospel music during the day, super smart, but super goofy! Always looking for attention, and gets so excited to take a ride on the golf cart or in the Jeep. She is well trained and can do multiple tricks, I can even walk with her outside in the subdivision without a leash and she would stay right by my side, although I do not do that because you never know when she is going to see a squirrel and take off like a jet air-a-liner! I drove from one side of NC to the mountains of NC to pick her up and then drove back home with her in the same day. She hugged like a human went she first come home and she is still hugging like a human to this day. She is right by my side every day and the most loving animal I have ever owned.

Cooper is my Chorkie and he’s Barry’s baby 100%! He is NOT fond of a phone in his face, so I have limited pictures of him. Kilo is Chase’s dog that I dog-sit 4 days a week. I don’t mind keeping him because I feel super safe with him hanging around. However, he seems to want to lay around and snore like a man most of the day. He is a big baby, but if he hears a noise outside, he gets to me as fast as he can and backs me up in a corner and stands guard….growling at the noise. Since we live near an army base with bombing going on constantly, his ears are always perked up. Now Kilo lives for a camera shot…he’s always ready to pose for a quick pic!

My Story

I first got married when I was 23 to Chase’s father and we tried to have kids right off the bat. I miscarried twice when I was 5 months pregnant both times. I was hospitalized and almost died both times and told I would never have children because my uterus was not strong enough to carry a child full term. I was heartbroken for awhile, but I would not accept that diagnosis. In 1993 I found myself pregnant again, and I was so scared, and tried to keep a positive mindset. I was told this baby was a little girl and I carried this child full term. In fact, I delivered one day before my due date and out popped Chase! Oner year later I lost another child and about 3 months after that I found out my husband had been having a long term affair with one of his employees. When I was 19 years old, my father passed away from a massive heart attack and that was the worst pain I had ever felt, but the pain of being cheated on and a failed marriage with a small toddler was an ongoing pain that lasted for years. I had a 2-year-old son and I was moving back into my mom’s house. I felt so ashamed, defeated, a failure…you name it, and I was feeling it. Little did I know that would be the best thing that ever happened to me.

I grew up in a household that was at church every time the doors were open. I watched my mother live a life that was not like other moms. She didn’t wear pants or makeup (this was in the 70’s and 80’s), but she was the most humble person that had a happiness that I admired and wanted. She was and still is an inspiration in how she has lived her life, sacrificed for her kids, and always taught us to love one another and forgive. She is the woman that taught me what is most important in this short time on earth and what the end goal is.

When I was 26, I moved back home to my Mom’s house with Chase in tow. My separation was more than I had bargained for. I could not eat, I couldn’t sleep, I cried myself to sleep each night, and I was mad. I pulled myself out of the bed each day to go to work and pushed tears down for months so no one knew that I was going through a divorce. One night as I was laying in my bed, I literally could not take the hurt and pain anymore. I rolled off the bed and got on my knees and all I could say was a few sentences. “Lord, I have made a mess of my life, and I need you to take over and put me where I should be. I cannot live my life without you in it, and if you will, please fix my life and save me.” That night changed my life and although I have slipped and got off track, failed miserably at times, I would always find my way back to where I needed to be.

A few years later, I met a great guy that I fell for very quickly. He was in the church, and had the best personality, a person you would want to hang out with and would be constantly laughing at his funny jokes. He was in remission from Non Hodgkins Lymphoma and we ended up marrying when I was 30 years old. Within one month of getting married his cancer had come back at a stage 4 and 3 weeks later I found out I was pregnant with Raegan. He died when Raegan was jut a baby and devastation set in again.

This is where I messed up…I stepped out on my own instead of being still and letting God move the pieces in my life. I felt like I was pushed into a marriage that I did not want, but could not say no. A college educated woman found herself in an abusive marriage. My life has not been a picture perfect love story, or one that was easy. I struggled with bills, I worked 3 to 4 jobs and went back to college to provide for my kids. I’ve been stalked by a young man for years, chasing me home from work, keying my car, and even making false accusations about me. It seemed if it was a male, I needed to stay clear and focus on the kids. ( I do not even acknowledge the abusive marriage, the only thing that kept me safe is the Lord. He moved pieces and my husband at the time was in Iraq 99% of the year for 5 years, it was only bad for a few weeks when he was home, until he came home for good. Then things escalated to a point of no return.)

I knew I had a purpose in my life, why would the devil fight me so hard? It took me years to understand that, and once I did, my life changed for the better. So no matter what you are facing, you can overcome and you can come out on the other side much wiser and a better person because of those trial and tribulations. Never give up, there may be clouds, thunderstorms, and lightning all around you, but the rainbow will come! Hold on and hold out!

A Little About The Blog

Real quick – the blog started out as hobby to keep me busy once I decided to quit my job and focus on Barry and the kids after Austin passed away. I had an unbelievable passion and desire to figure everything out about building a website, learning social media, and all the things that go along with running a blog. What started out as a hobby has turned into a full-time job that I can work from home and still be here for my family. Who would ever find a little southern girl’s fashion blog? Well, you girls did find it and you have become girls that I am getting to know, albeit virtually, I am forming relationships with you and I know I have the best group of followers than anyone in the blogging biz. You girls are so appreciated for the love you sprinkle in your comments, the prayers, the patience you have- letting me tend to my mom, Barry, and Raegan – I could never say thank you enough! ❤️

Thank you for taking time out of your day to learn a little about my family and a little bit about my life. I am not a poster child for the perfect life, and I am proud of it. Those trials and tribulations, bad decisions…all that taught me how to be an overcomer, how to pray, how to trust in the Lord in knowing He will work all things out for my good, and it molded me into a woman that can understand what many women are going through these days. It was not popular when I was younger to be divorced, but it is very normal these days, and I can relate to many issues some of you may go through. Never hesitate to reach out to me for prayer or to talk if you need an ear. You are always there for me, and I will always be here for you. If I can help one person in the smallest way, then I am making a difference! Stay safe and be blessed! XOXO

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78 Comments

  • Beth Piemonte

    Sitting in my patio, adirondack chair and coffee, reading your story Beverly. Wow! Thank you for your raw honesty and letting us get to know you better. You truly are a warrior! I really enjoy your blog. (I have to say that I am very selective of who I allow in on my email). You have been a wonderful inspiraration for me with your fashion sense. I have made many purchase in the past few months and you have saved me tons!💰 Just want you to know that you are appreciated! Have a wonderful day!
    Beth from RI

  • Lisa

    Beautiful Beverly!!! Wow…..God has definitely turned your ashes into beauty. If we are “all” honest, each one of has a story. I too, have been through a divorce and have a unique story of my life. I will say that I am the same person in so many ways after the divorce. However, because of my trials, etc. I learned to lean on God and his word more than ever. I learned certain scriptures that gave me strength during that time in my life. If I hadn’t went through that time in my life those scriptures would not mean the same to me as they do today. I also remarried….which is another story. A story that brought me “beauty out of the ashes”. I admire you for putting your life out there because someone definitely needs the “ hope and encouragement” that you can only give by sharing your story. Thank you for sharing it. One of these days we have to meet. You have my email and of course, we are both in NC and not too far away. Enjoy your Sunday.
    ~Lisa~

  • Jennifer

    Thank you for sharing your story. I was new in this last year and it really helped me to get to know you better. I love your posts. May the Lord bless you. ❤️❤️

  • Theresa

    Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your story and testimony! I look forward to each of your posts and love your love for the LORD!

  • Candice

    Hi Beverly, Thank you for sharing your story. I don’t know anyone that hasn’t been affected by drug abuse. It is a horrible problem and so many lives have been changed due to overdoses. I am also divorced and remarried and know that divine intervention played a role in my husband and me being together. We both have children from our 1st marriages and they were on vacation with their other parent when we met. What are the chances that our ex-spouses would chose to go on vacation the same week out of the year? We had our kids on alternate nights so we would have never been out and about if that hadn’t happened. We know that we would likely have never met when my husband and I talk about it. We have bene blessed many times since then by God’s intervention. It still amazes me! Have a wonderful day!

    • Beverly

      Drugs are horrible and it’s taking many of our kids. Chase was having issues also, but I took a stand with him after a year of chaos. I threw him in jail and talked with the DA and had him give Chase a deal. The deal was a 6 month Christian rehab that only 1 in 6 would graduate. It was a very strict rehabilitation with counselors and a tough work schedule. They made pallets to pay for the center and 3 months in Chase was cutting boards and nearly cut 3 of his fingers off. He wasn’t allowed anything but Tylenol for pain after getting his fingers sewed back together. He completed the course and is a fabulous young man. One month after Chase got out, Austin passed away. He was the 7th young man that died that year in our community from overdosing. A few years after that my cousins son overdosed as well. That was the worst few years I can remember in our community. And all these kids were from really nice families, it’s so heartbreaking!!! Hugs!!❤️❤️

  • Karen Pecina

    Thank you so much for sharing your story! It’s great hearing more about you and your family. I feel like I know you now! Your blog is the only one I really follow, and I always look forward to reading it!

    • Beverly

      Thank you Karen!! We are a normal family, but we have been through our share of heartache and trials. I told Barry once, we have had it better than a lot of others, even with our losses! Hugs!! ❤️

    • Jody Beamer

      Hi Beverly. I love, love, love your blog. You have an amazing fashion sense! Thank you for sharing your story. It is amazing to see how God has been working in your life, especially in how you met, and kept running into your husband Barry. So cool! Sending you blessings and continued success with your endeavors!

  • melissa Sobczak

    Breathtaking! Thank you for sharing your story! So happy I found your blog. Been a reader for 4 years now.

  • Pauline

    Thank you for sharing your life with me/us. I’m a new follower and it is a blessing to get know you and part of your life story! I’m a follower of Christ and you are so right that through Him we can over come our trials and turn them into blessings. Even though I don’t know you personally you are an encouragement and blessing to me and I’m sure many other women💕

  • Cindy C

    Although I have been following for awhile, I was riveted to your story. I look forward to “our time”each week. You have such a passion for your family and the work you do. Your beautiful spirit & resilience shine through in every post. I am so blessed to have found your blog. Love your affordable finds & how you put them together! Have a great Sunday! 💕

  • Kelly M

    Wow. What a strong woman you are. Thank you for sharing your story. I love your blog and your stories.
    Thank you you are an inspiration ❤️

  • Lisa

    Thank you for sharing your life Beverly! I just recently found your blog on Pinterest and then followed on Instagram. I love your blog and style! We could be sisters! Lol Your story sure did hit home with me with many similarities of my life. I’ve been verbally abused by my first ex and then stalked by my second ex while standing over my bed at 3:00am (coming through a window). My kids are from my first ex. The judge said it wasn’t the best interest of the children (in 2000 when I was 35 and the kids were 8 and 6) but he awarded split custody (a week with me, a week with my ex). It all went downhill from then. My ex manipulated and guilted them into living with him. He made up lies about what happened in court all while the judge told him to never talk about it with them. I guess me not involving the kids with our ugliness and court mess made me the bad parent. I was 40 when I accepted Christ and was far from having anything to do with any man. Then I met “THE ONE!” He took all my baggage, helped me unpack, sorted it, folded it and made a closet full of color that made me feel beautiful every day. God doesn’t give us what we can handle. God helps us handle what we are given! Many blessings my friend!

  • Kelly Palmer

    Good Sunday Morning my friend! I haven’t written lately because life has been hectic, but I still always read the daily emails from you. It was so good to see all the pictures of your family and fur babies. I have loved getting to know you and consider you a good friend. Hopefully we can meet in person some day. I always hold you and the family in my prayers. So happy for the success you are enjoying on the blog and that you have finally found true happiness in your home life and especially in your spiritual life. God is good! Love ya girl!!

    • Beverly

      Oh Kelly, my sweet friend!! Yes, you have become a close friend over the years and I truly love you!! You are a jewel to me and always will be!! Love and hugs! Thank you for the prayers, as I hold you and your family up in prayers also!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • Melanie

    Coffee in hand sitting on my bed and reading your story and tearing up and seeing all the trials and tribulations you have gone through in your life and where The Lord has brought you today. You have a wonderful husband who adores & loves you and beautiful kids and granddaughter and precious pups. Thank you for sharing and I can now see the faces to the names you mention in your emails and blog. Have a wonderful and blessed Sunday Beverly. ♥️

  • Kelly H

    Wow, thank you for sharing your story. I admire your courage, resilience and most importantly your faith in God. I am inspired by you. Happy Sunday Beverly and family.

  • Daphne

    Beverly, thank you for sharing your story ,wow you are the meaning of being a strong women,many blessings to you and your beautiful family.

  • Jami Rogers

    It’s amazing what our lives can do for ourselves and for others when we allow God to use us. You and your family have sure been through more than most. The fact that you are still radiating beauty from within is that testament from God that when we trust Him, he will give us His strength to overcome anything. Blessings to you and your beautiful family and thank you for sharing your heart and your beauty with us!

  • Shelley Cooper

    Thank you for sharing your story, Beverly. It certainly deepens even a “virtual” relationship to be real and vulnerable. I admire your strength. I helps put things in perspective and reinforces how important it is to live and love for today. I have enjoyed your posts and have a similar sense of style. Your feedback saves me so much time looking for items and trying on. I love clothes and so appreciate the price point you share. I don’t feel “guilty” indulging in something that makes me feel good. I spend a lot of time out and about networking and fun outfits certainly help me feel confident. And, I can get multiple pieces for a great price, so my husband doesn’t complain either – a plus. ❤️

    • Beverly

      Thank you Shelley! That was my goal all along once I got started on the blog. I wanted to share clothes that real everyday women actually buy to feel more confident. Clothes and outfits really do make a difference!!

  • Lynna

    Thank you for sharing your story. In a world that likes to pick at and pull apart people on social media platforms, it must have taken a lot of courage for you to include us in your narrative. Thank you for that! I have had many trials in life as well. An ex that suffers from bi-polar, kids that struggle with it too, a child that is homeless but too aggressive so I can’t just bring him back home, and the list goes on. I take courage from your story though and pray that you have the peace in your life and home that I so earnestly pray for. Much love <3

  • Lana

    Thank you for opening up to us and sharing your life story. Life always looks easy and beautiful on social media. We know it isn’t but reading your post brought tears to my eyes. You are a Proverbs 31 woman! I am so glad you met Barry. Deepest condolences on his son’s death. That is every parent’s worst nightmare. God bless you and keep you 🥰

  • Sally Gentry

    Beverly,
    I enjoyed reading your life story. I’m a believer of God too however my faith has slipped a lot over the years. I used to feel like God was helping others but ignoring me. For most of my adult life, my life was not where I wanted it to be. With years & years of prayers, tears, counseling, late night girlfriend talks and no improvements coming my way I thought God had just forgotten I was walking on this Earth. Then, one day things changed for the better. Today, life is pretty good most of the time. Although it’s hard to do, we need to follow Gods calendar not ours. So glad your life has turned around for the better.
    You have a good looking family. I love your blog plus I get so many ideas from it. I’m almost 61 years old and have found we have similar fashion tastes. Its exciting when you have new posts. Keep up the good work. May God continue to bless you.

    Sally

  • Deb

    Wow Beverly you are such a strong woman to go through all you’ve been through and come out on the other side. I always pray for an answer to why some people go through so much heartache. You are an inspiration!

    • Beverly

      It has certainly shown me how much God loves us and how he was there through the storms. I brought a lot of it on myself, but he certainly got me back on track! Thank you for this comment!! ❤️

  • Renata

    Thank you for sharing your story. It got me reflecting on my own life and as a psychotherapist, I try to help others find hope when they are feeling that there is none. I found my soul mate at the age of 37, he was 47 and we are not 60 and 70. <3

  • Robyn

    You are an inspiration to many. I too have been through some trials, one of which is being molested by my brother when I was 11. I came from a good Christian family, so you think things like that wouldn’t happen. I kept it from my parents and lived with the shame like it was somehow my fault. I’ve been divorced, never able to have children that I desperately wanted. I’m now married to a wonderful man for 20 years. Life goes on and the good Lord helps me through each and every day. God bless!

    • Beverly

      You have a testimony also!! And you are right, the Lord will help us through. He said he would never leave nor forsake us. And never put too much on us that we couldn’t handle. As I have walker through life, I kept the verse “count it a joy for the trials and tribulations “ because I know that He is molding me for the better. Hugs to you!! ❤️❤️

  • Reba Johnson

    Beverly, you are a strong and Godly woman, an inspiration for other women to look up too. Yes everyone has a story and although I do not, I stand with “all women” because we have to be an anchor when you need us and be a cheerleader in your triumph! I’m very thankful you shared your story and because you did, you are a woman that should be celebrated! I pray God will continue to bless you and keep that bright light shining in you, Barry and your beautiful family. Sending Love, Hugs and Prayers.❤️🙏🏼✝️

  • Jayne Finkbohner

    Beverly I’ve been a viewer/reader of your blog for a long time. I’ve always enjoyed your posts. I was beyond touched by your testimony and life story today. Having canceled a wedding 1 day shy of being married to an abusive man I too felt God’s protective arms around me and really connected to your story. As a sister in Christ I’m so happy God led you to Barry. Such a beautiful blessing to have a man you love, respect and can share your life with. I too thank God for bringing my hubby into my life as well. I also enjoyed your sharing about your family as well. Your transparency is what really helps connect you with your readers.
    Thank you for your honest sharing and your relationship with with our Lord and Savior.
    I pray God’s continued blessing on your life.
    As faithful follower,
    Jayne

    • Beverly

      Jayne, I am crying like a baby!! Your comment really touched my heart!! Thank you so much ❤️❤️And thank you for following, you girls are such a blessing to me!!

    • Beverly

      I had to!! I had those kids lol!! They have no clue how they helped me and they are still such huge blessings ❤️❤️Thanks for following Tammie!!

  • Shelly Tuggle

    Jesus is always the answer, isn’t He! Great is His faithfulness! He showers us with grace and mercy daily! I have certainly seen that in my life. Thank you for sharing your testimony and giving the Lord glory. You have a beautiful family- thanks for sharing! I make time to read your blog and love all the fashion. Your genuine and giving personality shine through each one. Blessings to you!

    • Beverly

      Awe Shelly❤️❤️ You brought a huge smile to my face. Thank you so much for following snd being one of the virtual girlfriends ❤️❤️❤️

    • Beverly

      Thank you!! If it weren’t for those 2 kids I do not know how the outcome would have been. I’ve told Chase many times that he saved me when I needed saving ( in the physical) and then Raegan came along and filled my life with laughter. I guess we all have a story, thank you for the comment. Hugs!! ❤️❤️

  • Kelly C Nolan

    You are beautiful Beverly – inside and out.
    An over comer, rich in faith, perfectly loved.
    Thank you for sharing your story… praying we all can learn from you and live out loud for Him today and always 🙏☀️ Abundant blessings to you and your family.

  • Jennifer Johnson

    Thank you for sharing your story with all of us. I had no idea you had been through so much. I’m thanking God today for keeping you safe and placing you with Barry. I really enjoy your blog!

    • Beverly

      Thank you!! There is a lot I left out, I have had so many girlfriends tell me to store a book, but where would I start? Lol. Maybe one day ❤️❤️❤️Thank you for the sweet comment and thank you for following!!

  • Jamie Hasse

    Thank you for sharing your story and life. I am sitting here at work feeling blessed to know you (virtually.) Your blog has helped with my confidence (currently wearing the overalls from Walmart and have already been asked about them because they look so comfy) and has given me things to look for. It’s exactly what I needed for my age (45) and I’m glad I stumbled across you on Pinterest. Have a blessed day!

    • Beverly

      Thank you so much Jamie!! I am the blessed one to have all of you girls!! This truly is the best group of followers a girl could have. Rock those overalls! I love those!!

  • Kristi Wicker

    I am new to your blog…found you through pinterest! I love you fashion and how beautiful and put together you are. Now after reading your story, I am so encouraged and inspired by you even more. Thanks for your honesty and encouragement of others. You are a blessing to us as well!!

    • Beverly

      Thank you so much Kristi!! I’m sorry I’m just getting to respond to these comments, it’s been a whirlwind few months lol!! Happy Thursday ❤️And thank you for following!!

  • Laurie Nichols Orlando

    WOWZA! Your strength through adversity is truly amazing! You and Barry have been through so much – how wonderful that you found each other. Thank you for sharing and for always inspiring others – be it with fashion or your positive outlook on life .

  • Julie

    I admire your strength. You have been through more than any one person should endure. Thank you for sharing. You are such a beautiful person inside and out. God Bless You!

    • Beverly

      Thank you Julie. Barry and I always say, there are people out there that’s been through so much more. We try to keep it positive, but boy we do have a story/testimony to share❤️❤️❤️

  • Sheri Holderfield

    What a beautiful story of God’s sovereignty! Thank you for sharing. I just started following your blog a few weeks ago and absolutely love it. You are so personable, and it is much appreciated!

  • Kiran

    Hey Beverly,
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