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Lindsay Fauver's avatar

In light of all the hospitality talk at CC, I love this: "The house looks adequate for hosting."

Ashlee Gadd's avatar

My favorite line ;)

Kendra Elliott's avatar

I immediately thought of the hospitality book after I typed that sentence!

Kasie Scott's avatar

Congratulations my sweet friend!!!!

Kendra Elliott's avatar

Thank you friend!!

The Sacred Years's avatar

Congratulations!! I am so happy for you and your precious family!🥹

Kendra Elliott's avatar

Aww thank you, Cherise!!

Janelle Kim's avatar

Beautiful! & congratulations!! ❤️

Kendra Elliott's avatar

Thank you, Janelle!

Alice Warren's avatar

Congratulations! I loved hearing about the rhythms of the day, and how such a small shift made a difference in how they felt for you

Kendra Elliott's avatar

Thank you! I really love how you worded that. Isn't it the small shifts that make the biggest difference?

Kendra Elliott's avatar

Thanks for reading!!

Kristin Sponaugle's avatar

I savored this piece. It touched my soul in a way that I didn't know I needed.

Kendra Elliott's avatar

That is the kindest thing I could read. Thank you so much, Kristen!

Aly Prades's avatar

Thanks for giving us a window into your day! And congrats on #3!

Wendy Mengel's avatar

Congrats on baby #3 - I LOVE the family photo! I loved reading this.

Kendra Elliott's avatar

Aww thank you Wendy, that's sweet!!

Ashlee Gadd's avatar

Ahhhhhh this is the best announcement ever, Kendra!!! Full hands, full hearts. So happy for you, and I love the invitation you've just given us to bend ourselves toward gratitude. ❤️

Kendra Elliott's avatar

You're sweet for taking the time to read this. Thanks for being such an encourager, Ashlee!

Anne Oft Musing's avatar

Congratulations! I enjoyed the details in your narrative as you lead us through the day, the moments, and the emotional questions.

Kendra Elliott's avatar

You're such a sweet online friend, Anne! Thanks for reading!

Bekah Buchterkirchen's avatar

I’m so glad I just discovered your Substack through Coffee + Crumbs! I’m a relatively new part of the community and loved your essay so much. I found myself smiling and “mm-hmm-ing” all throughout it as I have a 4 year old, 2.5 year old, and 6 month old with a husband who works as a pastor. Life is so very full but overflowing with echoes of his grace everywhere. Excited for your family in this season, and looking forward to connecting more through Exhale!

Kendra Elliott's avatar

Bekah! I am so glad you commented here-- I clicked on your substack and saw myself staring into a tiny mirror of sorts. Does that make sense? Kindred spirits? I can't put my finger on the right wording BUT I'm happy you're a part of exhale and I'm excited to follow along. We are also in the PNW, in downtown Puyallup!

Bekah Buchterkirchen's avatar

A tiny mirror is the perfect description! SAME, girl. SAME! Forever grateful to Exhale for connecting me to such wonderful women like yourself!

Kathryn Partin's avatar

Such a raw, honest, and heartwarming piece. Thank you for sharing, Kendra, and congratulations on baby #3 🎉

Kendra Elliott's avatar

Thank you so much Kathryn, and thank you for reading! I appreciate it!

Vanessa  Leaver's avatar

There is something special and wild and wonderful about number 3!! Congratulations.

Kendra Elliott's avatar

I appreciate you saying that, I’ve been getting little glimmers of all those things. Thank you!!

Olivia Lake's avatar

Congratulations! And beautiful piece 🤍

Kendra Elliott's avatar

Thank you Alyssa!!