Rooted Together, LLC

As this week comes to an end- I want to extend a GIGANTIC virtual hug to everyone of you for your care and concern for me over the last few days.

Jesus was all in this storm with me:

1. The fact that I felt totally fine until I got to work was why it was taken care of and responded to with the urgency I wouldn’t have known to have. Thank you, God.
2. The fact that they took me to Memorial Hermann just a couple of weeks after I spoke to their leadership and a few of them visited me while I was there. Thank you, God.
3, The fact that my “stubborn heart” according to the doctor finally took the procedure after 4 tries- they were about to stop- but it worked. Thank you, God.
4. The fact that I was able to see a tender side of Brady was a gift. Thank you, God.
5. And finally I didn’t notice until my last day in there that this photo was hanging in the room the whole time.
Trees.
Rooted together trees. A visual reminder of the many deep, deep roots Curt Benedix and I have in our life.

A reminder that being rooted to Jesus creates a ripple effect of care that makes any storm feel not so scary.

Best believe this will all become a talk that will hopefully encourage others in the near future. 🙏🦚❤️

So much love to all of you- from the top of my cauterized heart. 😂

Incredibly honored to be speaking at this women’s conference on November 1.

It’s called Root and Rise! Come on now! I was made for this! LOL

Grab your girlfriends and come join us!

Started this year encouraging two of our schools with my message on 3 mindsets to bring into whatever you are “kicking off” this year.

Thank you carleston and Lawhon Elementary for the invite!

If you have a team that you want to encourage- I have a message. ❤️

Conroe ISD, Project Mentor- coming for you on Friday!

Some pretty amazing things have happened in these circles.

Every chair in this circle holds a story, a voice, a soul. Together, they form a sacred space where connection begins and community grows.

Praying for the Rooted women sitting in this circle this weekend.

The 7th Deeply Rooted retreat kicked off tonight! This is our final year one retreat of this year!

These women showed up with such beautiful energy, kindness, and courage. I have no doubt that it will be another transformative, relaxing, and impactful weekend for each of them.

 to the three ladies leading them… thank you for your courageous spirit as well! The fact that you experienced something and believe in it so much that you will stretch yourself to make it available for other people to experience says a whole lot about the type of human that you are.

Continued prayers for each of you to get everything out of this weekend that you hoped for and Moore. Send me all the pictures!

See anyone you know? Give them a shout out! Wanna be in this room next year? Stay tuned for information on how you can be part of the next round of Deeply Rooted groups.

What if there was a home?

This was the question that Rhonda Paulson woke up with after visiting a CPS office and learning that a young girl had slept on that same CPS office floor the night before after being removed from the only home she’s ever known.

What if there was a home?

Well- thanks to two courageous and tenacious women right here in our city that took this question and extended it to…what if there was a home right here in Brazoria county? And then went to work- there will soon be a home right here in our community!

A home that will welcome kids on the day they are removed from their home - a home where they will have access to a meal of their choice, a hot bath or shower if they want, a room full of toys a cozy couch to sit in silence if they wish and above all a home with volunteers whose only goal is to lavishly love and serve and be present with them on arguably their worst day.

Oh and that case worker who was also a part of the trauma of removal day will no longer have to be torn between caring for the child and also working to find them a placement. They will have a space and a meal and also be lavished loved on so they can do the work they need to do.

And let’s talk about the foster family that will take these kiddos in…instead of receiving a traumatized child with a trash bag full of all they could leave the house with- they will also be lavishly loved as this kiddo will leave the Isaiah house with a real bag full of brand new clothes, toys, and any supply that family will need in order to be able to make that transition into their home. Even frozen ready to go meals to feed their family.

Y’all! Tell me this is not beautiful- AND ITS RIGHT HERE IN OUR COMMUNITY!

This home is not finished and still needs this community in order to be able to
Open its doors. We are so close and there are so many opportunities for you to do your part to reduce trauma for kids who did NOTHING to be in the situation they are in.

This weekend- all over town kids are hosting lemonade stands to support the home.

We have a golf tournament coming up in September and we need sponsors and teams.

We have a lunch and dinner event where can hear the story of Isaiah and decide how or if you want to support moving forward.

You can give $10 or $20 or however much a month by becoming a sock buddy.

Or…you can send me any amount of money and I will get that straight where it needs to go.

I’m setting a goal of $5000 to raise for this home because I believe in this community and because I sat in this
House on Thursday for a meeting and looked around at the unfinished beautiful space and couldn’t help but see a confused and sad teenager sitting at the dining room table eating a meal that they chose. And then looking over where the living room will be and seeing a 5 year old on the floor surrounded by new toys and a volunteer on the floor with them with no other agenda except to make them feel so seen and loved and valued.

And for a moment, sitting it that home that still needs doors and toilets and a fence and blinds for the windows and furniture- for a moment I forgot that this was a home that will open it’s beautiful red door and welcome trauma in again and again and again. A home that will house so much hurt and also so much healing all in one space.

This is powerful you guys.
So powerful.

And if all of us will give a little bit then we can truly say this is a home that was built by the community.

I know we can do this because I’ve seen you show up time and time again.

100 people giving $50 would meet this $5000 goal! Any amount helps and you will forever be able to say- “I was a part of that!”

Or go find a lemonade stand this weekend(I can send you a list).

If you want to know more- message me and join me in the fight to change the way foster care begins in Brazoria county! ❤️

Isaiah 117 House Brazoria TX

Saw this quote today and loved it!

Stretch me, Lord.

To all who ordered a copy of my book, Made to Impact, to help with our sweet Max’s upcoming eye surgery - THANK YOU!

The books have arrived and I will be shipping those who chose shipping out on Monday and for those who chose pick up- they are ready!

Message me for the address!

I pray the book has an impact on you or on whomever you gift it to- it’s why I wrote it. And now you are actually impacting my family by purchasing. ❤️

The $10 sale price goes until July 3- the day of Max’s surgery!

Let me know if you want one ❤️

49.

49 books have been sold since I put out the call to buy my book at a discounted price to help pay for the unexpected surgery to remove the tumor behind our sweet boy’s eye.

The surgery has been moved to July 3 which means the discounted price is extended until then.

Need a book for your team? Your small group? That person in your life that has made an impact or that you want to remind that they still impact?

Snag yours now!

And to those who have already ordered- I feel so very seen and loved. Thank you!

Your books should be here soon and I will get them to you!

Here is the link if you would like to order.

https://form.jotform.com/RootedTogether/Made-to-Impact

Or message me. I have zelle or cash app.

$10 if you can pick it up from pearland.

$15 if I need to ship it.

Just got some other news we’ve been waiting on and it did not make me dance. 🥲

Our sweet Max does have a tumor behind his eye. It is benign but they need to do surgery to cut it out. 💔

So…i want to run a sale on my Made to Impact book.

A way for you to impact someone in your life while helping us care for Max.

$10 each if you order by next Thursday the 19th (surgery day)

$15 if you need me to ship it.

Anyone need to buy a grad gift?
A Father’s Day gift?
A gift for your team?
A gift for your kiddo you are sending off to school?
A gift for anyone who has made an impact in your life??

Here is the link to order:

https://form.jotform.com/RootedTogether/Made-to-Impact

And pray for our boy! 👍