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B E S T It's been a while since I've had to slow

B E S T

It's been a while since I've had to slow down for little legs to keep up, hand in hand, sticking with your buddy. Squeezes, singing, giggling, picking every single flower you see - it's kinda the best 💕

Also, finding friendly horses when you go to the castle ruins - that was a lovely surprise 🐴

20.05.2025

#seetheday2025 #numbereddays #treustories #priandfamcometoireland #timeandproximity #somuchtobethankfulfor

H E R E These precious girls are here, and I'm so

H E R E

These precious girls are here, and I'm soaking it up! My sister and her family are visiting for the first time, and bringing them to the ocean was at the top of the to-do list. Sunshine, salty waves, and the complete disregard for clothes getting completely soaked made for a good day!

Treasuring this time and proximity 💕

19.05.2025

#seetheday2025 #numbereddays #treustories #priandfamcometoireland #timeandproximity #theworldisnotsobig #sunshineinireland #somuchtobethankfulfor

C O M M I S S I O N The second born got commissio

C O M M I S S I O N

The second born got commissioned to paint these boxes for a local organisation. They'll be used for events that serve communities here in Cork. The brief was given, sketches sketched, and painting began.

He asked for my help with a few details, but mostly I got to watch him create and learn, push through when he wasn't sure about how things were going, make fixes, change his mind, complete the vision.

Boxes were delivered, and the client was very happy. And Ethan got to paint, so he was happy too ☺️

In creating, we image our Creator God. It's pretty cool to watch your kids step into that, to explore and grow and contribute to the world in ways they really enjoy!

16.05.2025

#seetheday2025 #numbereddays #treustories #ethancole #createdtocreate #somuchtobethankfulfor

F U L L It always takes me a few days to come dow

F U L L

It always takes me a few days to come down after Youth Days 😅 Games, challenges, and prizes. Worship, teaching, prayer, SO MUCH FOOD and hanging out!!

What a privilege to be part of what God is doing today. It's hard to explain how full our hearts are getting to walk alongside teens as they navigate life and faith 💕

Grateful too, for the leaders and churches that we get to serve with - Youth Days only happen in collaboration as the Church partners together for the community and the Kingdom! What a joy!!

12.05.2025

#seetheday2025 #numbereddays #treustories #treuimagemin #timeandproximity #teenagersarethebest #youthdaysireland #somuchtobethankfulfor

M O M I'm a day late, but my Mom is worth celebra

M O M

I'm a day late, but my Mom is worth celebrating every day! If you know her, you know there's no one like her. She's sweet and spicy, a soft heart and fireworks all at the same time!

She loves deep, gives wholeheartedly, and makes the best food! She's the "most magandang Lola in the whole world!"

I miss her 💕 Love you so much Mom!!

12.05.2025

#seetheday2025 #numbereddays #treustories #somuchtobethankfulfor

S E E "See how the flowers of the field grow. The

S E E

"See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.
If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith?"
Matthew 6:28-30

08.05.2025

#seetheday2025 #numbereddays #treustories #sabbath #timeandproximity #irelandyoustunner #sunshineinireland #exploretheisland #somuchtobethankfulfor

R E F L E C T I O N Spent the day in the city wit

R E F L E C T I O N

Spent the day in the city with the firstborn, trying something new with a medium we both love. Experimenting, shooting through glass, capturing reflections. And chats and food and time. A pretty great way to spend the day ☺️

#timeandproximity will always be my favorite

03.05.2025

#seetheday2025 #numbereddays #treustories #silasdaniel #timeandproximity #photodays #trysomethingnew #grow #sunshineincork #somuchtobethankfulfor

📸: some him, some me

W A L K The sun has been shining lately and it's

W A L K

The sun has been shining lately and it's been soooo lovely 😍 And sunny weather is for walking! Got the forest/cliff walk combo today - best of both worlds! Days like today remind you how beautiful Ireland really is.

These days are like treasures, gems in our hurried world. No agenda or schedule or jobs - just #timeandproximity . God knew we needed the gift of #sabbath

Also, how is it already May??

01.05.2025

#seetheday2025 #numbereddays #treustories #sabbath #timeandproximity #mylifewithboys #somuchtobethankfulfor

K I D This kid is pretty cool 🤩 He's got styl

K I D

This kid is pretty cool 🤩

He's got style, humour, an incredible ability to waffle with elevated vocabulary when needed (I can take some credit for this as his language teacher 😅). He gives himself 100% for people and is a person of great conviction.

Pretty great having kids you actually really admire!
I'm glad I get to be your Mom Si 💕

30.04.2025

#seetheday2025 #numbereddays #treustories #silasdaniel #somuchtobethankfulfor

L A S T Last little bit of Ethan's birthday week,

L A S T

Last little bit of Ethan's birthday week, and today's game was hilarious 😂

Also, I finally got to give him the blanket I'd been crocheting for him - hopefully big enough to "last him until his children" as Ethan says!

Being Mom to this kid keeps me humble and learning daily. I'm so thankful for him 💕 Here's to the next year and all the Lord has in store!

25.04.2025

#seetheday2025 #numbereddays #treustories #birthdaysareabigdeal #birthdayweek #evenbetterwithfriends #ethancole #turningsixteen #timeandproximity #somuchtobethankfulfor

1 6 You are a treasure Ethan - just as you are!!

1 6

You are a treasure Ethan - just as you are!!
Love you more 💕

24.04.2025

#seetheday2025 #numbereddays #treustories #ethancole #birthdaysareabigdeal #birthdayweek #turningsixteen #timeandproximity #somuchtobethankfulfor

D A Y 2 Churro pancakes, peanut butter tic tac t

D A Y 2

Churro pancakes, peanut butter tic tac toe, gifts from your brother, and a ramen bar (why have we not done this before??)

Tomorrow this child actually turns 16! 😳😭🥰🥹

23.04.2025

#seetheday2025 #numbereddays #treustories #birthdaysareabigdeal #birthdayweek #turningsixteen #ethancole #timeandproximity #traditions #somuchtobethankfulfor

D A Y 1 Birthday week started off with a game, a

D A Y 1

Birthday week started off with a game, a clue, and presents! Then we spent a lot of time commuting in the rain 😅 and did a bit of pottery.

More planned for the days ahead as we celebrate Ethan turning SIXTEEN!!

22.04.2025

#seetheday2025 #numbereddays #treustories #birthdaysareabigdeal #birthdayweek #ethancole #timeandproximity #somuchtobethankfulfor

P A I N T This child is not satisfied with simply

P A I N T

This child is not satisfied with simply sitting in the same room and binging a show together. Time and proximity looks like more - more conversation, more engagement, more substance.

And so, we paint. Today it was spice bags, a local legal wall, and a piece he did for me 💡🥰✨ (iykyk)

Thankful I'm on the list of people he asks to hang out with 💕 If you're fortunate enough to get time with him, you know he's a treasure!

11.04.2025

#seetheday2025 #numbereddays #treustories #timeandproximity #sayyes #ethancole #graffmom #andsowepaint #somuchtobethankfulfor

N U M B E R E D We got news today that Silas has

N U M B E R E D

We got news today that Silas has been accepted into the film and production course he interviewed for a few weeks ago! He'll get his official offer in the post soon, we'll be able to register, and Lord willing, he'll begin college in the fall 🥳🥺🎉🥰😭

Today was Sabbath for us - no schedule, take our time, no one works/schools, go outside, eat nice food, look at each other's faces, rest.
And I've realised that there are actually a certain number of those we have left with our very customisable, homeschooling schedule. Things are changing, and I'm both really excited for Silas and also not so ready for things to be different around here.

I can't slow down time, but I'm endeavoring to soak up the days. Take them in, do the things, say yes!

Anyone else in transition mode around here?

10.04.2025

#seetheday2025 #numbereddays #treustories #sabbath #timeandproximity #mylifewithboys #somuchtobethankfulfor

S T I R Youth leaders brunch - chatting, plannin

S T I R

Youth leaders brunch - chatting, planning, collaborating, and eating good food together!

"...stir one another up to love and good works" (Hebrews 10:25).

05.04.2025

#seetheday2025 #numbereddays #treustories #partnersinministry #treuimagemin #timeandproximity #somuchtobethankfulfor

M O M This is an old picture, but I like it. It's

M O M

This is an old picture, but I like it. It's a pretty accurate depiction of life with these boys 🥰

Boba and spice bags
Walks and bus rides
All the chats
Faith and wrestlings
Food and adventure
Victories and heartaches
Fashion choices and exploring art
Stories that have made us and dreams that lie ahead
Learning and growing and depending on the Lord

Happy Irish Mother's Day to all the moms! You are shaping this generation in the daily, mostly unseen, faithful work of Motherhood. What could be a higher calling? Well done 💕

30.03.2025

#seetheday2025 #numbereddays #treusinseasia2025 #mylifewithboys #timeandproximity #somuchtobethankfulfor

C O F F E E When that Vietnamese coffee has you

C O F F E E

When that Vietnamese coffee has you dreaming of going back! ☕😌

Pretty proud of this guy. He's got his entrance interview for the college course he's hoping to get into tomorrow. Would love prayer for him if you think of it!

19.04.2025

#seetheday2025 #numbereddays #treustories #silasdaniel #newseasons #somuchtobethankfulfor

P A R T N E R Such an incredible time joining in

P A R T N E R

Such an incredible time joining in with @crownjesusministries this week! Primary school assemblies, visiting secondary school SU's, creative brainstorming and meetings about future collabs, connecting with old friends, making new ones, getting to be a part of @hopechapellane, and eating good food!

Crown Jesus is doing great things with the Lord and it's truly a joy to build relationships and partner together in this Kingdom work of bringing the Gospel to the whole island! The best is yet to come!

14.03.2025

#seetheday2025 #numbereddays #treustories #partneringinministry #treuimagemin #wherejesustakesus #somuchtobethankfulfor

J O Y It's been a pretty fun weekend up in Northe

J O Y

It's been a pretty fun weekend up in Northern Ireland with @imycd and their annual Soul Mates event! Such an incredible team, over 20 churches represented, and so many gorgeous kids! What a joy to be with them and to share about how to be connected to God and shine bold and bright for Him!

Thank you to High Street Methodist Church for hosting us and for all those who worked tirelessly to make the event happen. Ye were so kind and welcoming to us! May the Lord bless the work of your hands as you serve Him and these families He loves so dearly! Hope to see ye again soon x

09.03.2025

#seetheday2025 #numbereddays #treustories #wherejesustakesus #treuimagemin #kidsministry #connectandcollaborate #ohyeahmyhairisbluenow #missingethan #somuchtobethankfulfor

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Branden, Ernie, Silas, and Ethan. We’re a family from Denver, Colorado, called to serve the Lord and the people He loves in Cork, Ireland. Our heart is sharing the Good News with kids, young people, and their families, showing them how God’s love changes everything!

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