Hopeful Hoopers

I am always ALWAYS taking pictures. One of my dear friends said one time "You won't have memories if you don't take pictures" and that is so true! I try to capture all that i can so that I can always remember them. I read an article the other day about how pictures can be deceiving to others, especially on social media. Which is so true. Ever since I read that article it got me thinking about what's behind the pictures that I take. This picture was from Easter 2014, It was mid-divorce, but I bet you couldn't tell just by looking at the picture. We look like a happy, little family, but we weren't. What I remember from this picture was not wanting a family picture, just wanting a picture with Owen & the Easter Bunny, (I even told the lady that) I remember all the fighting on the way home that day,  And I remember Bradley & I going seperate ways as soon as we got home where we wouldn't have to be around each other. Although this was one of the sad...

This weekend marks a year ago when hell was breaking loose at the Hooper household. My life was falling apart, Between lawyer appointments, looking for a house for Owen & myself, and trying to find a cheaper car I was stressed to the max! During this time I had went with my friend Elizabeth to a consignment sale with our little boys. I was a hot mess, constantly crying. Well on our way home I got pulled over by a cop, of course I was still a mess, & still crying. I couldn't find my insurance card or anything but the sweet man let me go with a warning ( I know it was because he felt sorry for me.) He said "slow down & I hope everything works out for you." I remember as soon as I left i called my mother (still crying) telling her "Something has got to give! I just got pulled over & the cop wouldn't even give me a ticket cause he felt so sorry for me!!" As I look back on my life a year ago, I laugh. Yes it was one of the hardest things I have ha...

Our first marriage we didn't go on a honeymoon. I was 5 months pregnant & just didn't feel like going anywhere. Since we are trying to do everything right this time, we booked a honeymoon!!  We found a cabin in between Pigeon Forge & Gatlingburg. It was perfect!!  We went to see Cade's Cove  Us at Cade's Cove  Of course we had to go to the COACH store, no trip is complete without that!  We had a good time spending the weekend together just the two of us, but we are ready to see our Owen!! We got him so many presents can't wait to see him open them!  To God be the glory! 

Wednesday night after our church service Bradley & I were remarried in front of our church family. Since Bradley & I had a wedding with family and friends our first marriage, we both wanted something low key and personal this time. Never in a million years did I ever see us being remarried, it just goes to show never underestimate the power of God. One of my favorite bible verses is: You can make many plans, but the Lord's purpose will prevail Proverbs 19:21. I am the world's worst about having to have everything planned out, but I have learned to just trust In God because he has it all planned out for me. Bro Jon said they were married, they had the baby, they fell apart, and now they are back together and making it right.  Marriage is hard & I'm sure we will have our share of hard times but I have learned to never give up on Bradley and to keep God #1. I can't wait to see what the future holds for us. God is Good!! This picture melts my heart! 😍