The Dillard Family

💗Life is a constant combination of ups and downs, joy and sorrow, roses and thorns. I’m thankful for God’s faithfulness through all. 💗

💗Anyone who has experienced loss knows that it’s often in the quiet moments when the waves come stronger and we are reminded more of the hole left by a loss. Or sometimes it’s felt deeper at a place that just gives you the space to feel. I’m so grateful to have a place to go to remember our daughter.*

☀️So thankful for the recent happy moments too! The sun continues to shine & I love trying out my kids cooking! Recent recipes included maple cinnamon swirl bread & Froyo dots! 😋

*Note on loss: for whatever it’s worth…if you or someone you know experiences a pregnancy loss (no matter the gestation), cemeteries often have a designated baby burial area with much lower fees (or even free!) for babies and infants! Not everyone chooses to bury or process the same, but I think everyone should be aware of the option.
I was made aware of the free burial options when my mom lost my youngest sister at 20 weeks gestation, and I am so glad we were also able to benefit from this generous gift to hurting angel families!

We got some extra Dillard family time this weekend. 💙 Getting all the boys together = loud crazy fun!
Also, @montenechicken is always fabulous! Their starter bean soup and endless chicken & sides are all so yummy! (Just be sure and make a reservation in advance!)
Church celebrations together and bowling + regularly scheduled basketball & swim kept us hopping around. So grateful for this season of life together. 💙 @cldilla @justdand @deena.dillard @derickdillard

Sunshine, the first spring flowers, forts & fishing for minnows with friends. 💕 #dillardfamilyadventures #thankful

💕weekend vibes with my valentine and little valentines. @derickdillard

Walks, friends, family, football + the best super bowl food & fellowship, Winter Olympics, dates with my hubby @derickdillard , basketball, new running shoes, a bunny (not ours, but he is adorbs, so maybe someday lol)…oh, and the flu in the house. :-/

❄️What’s your favorite Olympic sport to watch?! I always love skating, but have enjoyed watching the others too! USA let’s goooo! 🇺🇸

1 year ago today we were hit from behind by an unlicensed driver at full speed while we were stopped at a red light. We had all of our kids in the car with us and it was so scary and shook us all up. We thank God that things didn’t turn out worse, but due to the wreck, this last year has been crazier than we initially anticipated. It’s been full of lots of scans, physical therapy, chiropractic and doctor appointments for all of us as we continue to evaluate things. I’m so thankful for God’s continued grace and pray that this next year brings continued healing!

✍🏻☀️Reflecting this week as we received another award for our book, “Counting the Cost” (this one specifically recognizes the partnership with our superb ghostwriter, @craig.borlase )! We are so thankful for God’s care and grace as we lived out our book first, and then wrote & shared our story with others. We’ve been so grateful for the outpouring of love and support and we pray those of you who have read our story will find strength, encouragement and healing for your own journey!

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