There is someone in my life that I’m ashamed to say deserves a lot more kindness and patience from me. In fact, it’s been bothering me so much that I’m embarrassed and disappointed with myself. This person is someone who I take for granted. I love her very much but we are very different people which means I’m frequently short-tempered with her and allow words to escape my mouth that would never be pleasing to our Lord.

I’ve written on the blog before about the power of the spoken word and yet this week as I self-reflect I’ve been a hypocrite. People compare words to seeds and this week I have sewn the negative, harsh and critical. These seeds can only grow into a destructive relationship instead of flourishing like it should.

But I do believe we can all change if we recognize our faults. So I’m writing mine down and will hold myself accountable. I’m going to try and plant seeds of love, encouragement, patience and kindness.

Psalm 141:3: Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips!

(Those are some thoughts of the day…now on to some fashion as well).

Fashion on The sTORIbook Blog

Mom and Son Fashion on The sTORIbook Blog

Mom and Son Fashion on The sTORIbook Blog

Stylish Boy Toddlers on The sTORIbook Blog

Stylish Boy Toddlers on The sTORIbook Blog

Stylish Boy Toddlers on The sTORIbook Blog

Mommy Tori’s Outfit:

Tights | Zara

Shirt | Target

Shoes | Guess

Necklace | Forever21

Luke’s Outfit:

Pants | Local Thrift Store

Shirt | Local Thrift Store

Suspender | American Apparel

Hat | Fore! Axel & Hudson

Shoes | Zara

This is my sTORI being written as you read. – Love, Mommy Tori

16 Responses

    • tori@torijohnsonpr.com

      Thanks friend!! I’m glad it resonated with you!

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  1. Veronica

    Great post, what a good reminder of what we are called to do. Also of how we can always go forward and make a change! Love the outfits!

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    • tori@torijohnsonpr.com

      Thank you, Veronica! That’s the great thing about life…if we don’t like it we can change it!!

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  2. Rebecca Smith

    Tori, it takes a very strong person to admit their faults and an even stronger person to realize that we can better ourselves and improve on it.. So proud to call you my friend.

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    • tori@torijohnsonpr.com

      Thank you Rebecca!! I’m proud to call YOU my friend!! Hugs girlie!

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  3. Jerry Clayworth

    Spirit and intent make the person, Tori, and you are beautiful in both departments! The rest is just “fine tuning”, which we would all do better with from time to time! <3

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    • tori@torijohnsonpr.com

      I love your words as well! I like to do some “fine tuning” on a daily basis!

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    • tori@torijohnsonpr.com

      Thank you, Morena!! I can always use a good hug!

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  4. Nay @coffee-n-ink

    I’ve been doing much of the same. Not speaking well to that important person, the one I seem to forget that needs it most (me).
    Thank you for these words.

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    • tori@torijohnsonpr.com

      I’m glad you found the post useful. It’s always reassuring to know there are others out there who are struggling with what you are struggling with.

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    • tori@torijohnsonpr.com

      Thakn you so much, Emily! He keeps me on my toes!

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  5. Sara Phillips

    You and Luke are so precious!

    I cannot imagine that you’d EVER be negative, harsh or critical, but your post hits way too close to home today. I needed that smack.

    {HUG}

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    • tori@torijohnsonpr.com

      Oh thank you Sara…you think too highly of me! I definitely sometimes have things that come out of my mouth that I wish I’d never say. But I figure recognizing it is the first step!

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