Growing up, my dad often referred to a “victory log” whenever we encountered a proud moment. He encouraged us to write big moments down, as a way for us to look back on where we’ve been. Victory logs remind us of who we are. They tell us that we mean something, that we’re going somewhere.
But words can’t really do justice to the progress these girls are making right now! Instead, I put together a (very humble, very amateur, very short) video. Chris and I have never really listened to Mumford & Sons before, but he’s working on one of their tunes for church. It was playing in the background when he captured some of this footage on his phone. The lyrics are pretty perfect, huh?
This is for your victory log, sweet sisters.
Someday, this will remind you of who you are.
This will remind you that mean something, that you’re going somewhere.
Because you do. And you are.
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Rachael! This video brings me to tears. You are raising two, beautiful, strong girls. They are so lucky to have you as a momma!
Cooking fish in your kitchen was a long time ago, huh?
seriously crying right now. I know as a Mama, you must be SO SO SO proud! YEAH GIRLS!!!
So proud! I’m gonna explode when IJ gets the hang of things!
so beautiful! My heart LOVES these girls and your sweet family. thank you for sharing your heart with all of us in this real life internet world.
Thanks, real life Internet friend!
Blubbering, crying MESS over here!!!!! LOVE!
I do that quiver-chin thing whenever I watch it again!
so teary
Teary is right! Just you wait until they’re both walking all over creation and I’m chasing them with a camera. Oh man!
Yay lil sweetpeas! This was so beautiful. And also, those wee pigtails? Killed me with cuteness.
Honor’s hair has always grown slower than IJ’s… finally!!
Oh, I am crying big tears into my tea this morning watching this!!! Yay little girls!!!!
Salty tea!
And here I am, sitting at my desk at work, crying with you! Such beautiful things He is doing. Keep watching!
Now off to download some Mumford and Sons…
I know, right? I like them!
That’s way more clever than I was excntpieg. Thanks!
this was such a beautiful video and everything surrounding it, the music, your excited encouraging words. such a treasure to keep!
Awe! So cute!! thanks for sharing!
seriously amazing! Such precious beautiful little girls! brought tears to my eyes.
tears, tears, tears – love your girls something fierce!
i think this video would make anyone cry. God is so so good.
So beautiful I had big ol’ tears streaming down my face.
I just got teary. You must be so proud :)
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Wooohooo! Go IJ and HR! So proud of those little bits :)
So beautiful! I’ve followed your blog from around the time you announced your pregnancy with the sisters. And now I am crying, but crying tears of joy.
So exciting! Glad to have you along on this journey.
Well that made me cry it was so beautiful to watch (and those pigtails! Melt!)………….It’s weird but this video was really inspiring to me.
This brought tears to my eyes. I know this was so heavy on your heart just a few short weeks ago. So happy for the literal strides they are making. BTW, Mumford & Sons was my labor soundtrack for my homebirth with Olive in February. Something in their sound makes my soul ache. I believe that their parents are pastors for a UK Vineyard church.
That’s awesome! I knew there had to be some connection – their songs are TOO spirit-filled for coincidence.
tears tears tears of happiness streaming down my face. what an awesome accomplishment for the sisters.
So honored to have you celebrating with us, friend.
Amazing video of your beautiful girls! I have been following their story on your blog for a while now and I just wanted to encourage you. I haven’t gone through anything similar so I can’t say I understand how hard it must be at times but just know that God never gives us struggles that we don’t have the strength to overcome. You are an amazing mum and your kiddies are so blessed to have you.