Well, it’s official – I can’t breathe out of my nose, my eyes are drooping from fatigue, and all I want to drink is orange juice. I think I’m a bit sick. Whether it’s allergies or my sinuses or a cold, I’m not sure – but all I know is the couch is calling my name.
I figured now is as good a time as any to share this video that was shared at church on Sunday. My pastor is doing a series on parenting, and on Sunday for Mother’s Day the sermon was all about what you can do at home as parents to guide your children. He referenced a book called The Blessing, and even though I’m not a parent I really want to read it since I work with children and interact with my nieces and nephew so frequently.
So, he played this video, which isn’t really so much about parenting, but about having someone that encourages you and believes in you no matter what. It’s absolutely incredible.
Have a great day everyone – cross your fingers that I can breathe by tomorrow!
Question: Who in your life has been a constant source of encouragement?
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Hope you feel better soon missus!
Thank you! I can breath today but now it’s all in my throat!
My mom and my husband are always full of encouragement and support for whatever I want to do! Feel better lady…. Take some Coldeeze… Tastes like poo, but they really work!!
Mine too! They’re my “people”!
I am extremely lucky to have a husband who is beyond supportive and encouraging. I never take it for granted and feel blessed every day.
I hope you feel better. Have you done any Emergen C packs? I think they help if you do two a day.
I have not done any of those - I cannot get past the taste!!!
Hope you feel better girl! Sending love! xoxo
Thanks! Feeling a lot better today!
Feel 100% soon! The end of the year is so hard on the body because all it wants to do is poop out and make you take the rest that you truly need. I know my body fights itself the last two/three weeks of school pretty hard- just to keep going.
Okay, that book sounds like something I REALLY need to get my hands on. That video gave me chills- I love getting to work with kids and helping them understand the unconditional love that we should have for our neighbors.
You should read it since you’re a soon to be mama!
Hope you feel better soon Chelsey! I will have to check out that book.
My dad is a constant source of encouragment. No matter how things rough get, his faith always hold strong. He gives fabulous advice. He believes in me when I don’t believe in myself. He is one of those people that makes you want to be a better person.
How nice to have a dad like that!
sorry to hear you’re feeling under the weather! sickness is the worst
feel better!!
Thanks, Angela!
Feel better soon friend! My hubby is a HUGE source of encouragement. I don’t know what I would do without him! Take care of yourself!!
Welp, I’m here literally weeping at my computer. That is an amazing video/story! It makes my heart warm.
I feel like a jerk because that’s the first thing I said - and everyone else is wishing you well! FEEL BETTER SOON, my friend!! xoxox
gosh, you jerk.
Just joking.
Hope you feel better soon, Chelsey! Get as much rest as you can!
I hope you feel better soon!! And wow, that video is amazing! It literally brought tears to my eyes!
Feel better!!! My father was always a big source of encouragement with whatever I wanted to do in life. Within the last couple of years, my boyfriend has also fallen into that role. When I told him I wanted to run a marathon next year, he said “go for it!!”.
Haveyou done it yet? Or are you still training? That’s awesome!
Nope - not yet. That’s my challenge for 2013!
that video made me tear up! emotional much? haha. i would say cody has been my biggest encourager.
i hope you feel better SOON love!
Thanks! Yeah I sobbed like a baby. haha
Feel better soon!! And oh my gosh that video made my eyes water, it was so beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
I would say my parents are my biggest encouragers. They push me farther than I think I can go, but it’s just because they know I’ll rise to the challenge. I’ll never be able to thank them enough for getting me to where I am now.
Sounds like they know you well!
Aw. I hope you feel better soon!
I saw this video a while back, and cried like a itty bitty babe. So many lessons within that one clip. Love it!
Feel better asap!!
haha! I hadn’t seen it before!
I think I cried through the entire video. Thank you so much for sharing!!!!
Hope your feeling better soon! That video is so great, oh my goodness it made me ball.
What an inspirational video! Wow, the voice on that guy- and the fact that he got Simon to say such wonderful things is a miracle all on its own haha.
Feel better, pretty lady
haha, I know right? But he just HAD to say mean things about the girl - he can’t not do it!
Oh no! I’m sorry- I hope that you feel better soon!! I can’t watch the video now but look forward to seeing it later! And my mom is my absolute biggest source of encouragement- I actually wrote my last post all about her!
Yay for moms! I know mine is awesome!
omgshhh those guys are amazing with their voice!
And it bothered me that people were rolling their eyes at them 
But! They were amazing.
And I have to say that first and foremost, God has alwaaaaayyyys been my source of encouragement. Seriously…without Him, I don’t think I’d be alive! <3 And now, my husband is a constant source of encouragement b/c he's so supportive and loving. Ahhh I hope you feel better quick, and take care of yourself Chelsey!
They were certainly judging before they got to see what they could do!
Feel better! Wishing you lots of rest and a good book to read.
I love it. BUT the only thing I can do when I look at the freeze of that video is LOL. Hahahahaha I’m dying.
haha yeah, their facial expressions are quite intense.
My parents have always been there to encourage me, especially when I get really stressed out with school. I called them so many times this year when I felt discouraged and they always gave me the best pep talks!
Feel better soon Chelsey!
Get yourself healthy again Chelsey!
Juice is excellent. Teas (decaf) also.
Wonderful when anyone receives encouragement.
The video is just so sweet. I love seeing moments like that!
Oh nooo I am sorry you are feeling crappy lady
I am sending you major healing vibes, that will make a major difference I am sure 
Seriously though, feel better!
Definitely my parents, but especially my mother. She sat by my bedside when I was sick for weeks, and the night I almost passed away, she gave me the encouragement to hold on. I hope I can encourage others through blogging and teaching.
Feel better!
That is amazing - and I’m so glad that she encouraged you like that! Glad you’re still here!
Feel better soon, Chelsey!
Hope you feel better soon! Thank you for sharing the video, it was very moving - brought tears to my eyes!
What an inspirational video.