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Chapel Hill Forge
My life as a homeschool mom and business owner with my husband.
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Hand cut and hand sewn owls from Bud’s Outfitters (he’s 9 💙)are now available! Shop here: https://etsy.me/2TqwyTF Or message us! https://www.instagram.com/p/BvUizQoHYFM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rqq9u27nwg9w
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Red horseshoe flower heading to Texas just in time for spring! https://etsy.me/2UG6OUF https://www.instagram.com/p/BvNWHUHn9Ed/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=v87ukl4i4ypc
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We usually try to use cool pieces that just need some TLC before we retire them to the dump. We had this old oil barrel with a corroded bottom. Zad cut the bottom off, mounted it to the ceiling and Bud has a nice caddy for his PVC pipe. #upcycle https://www.instagram.com/p/BvNO8g5HIa_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3lpkasoirwgt
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Visit our Facebook page to win this swag set! XL tee, RTIC mug, coozie, firestarters, essential oil bracelet and diffuser keychain! https://www.instagram.com/p/BvDScTPHbda/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13cd9hndc9v9p
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Fire pokers going to two different states tomorrow. It’s a late night here in the shop! https://www.instagram.com/p/BuxtAXUHbS7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rw585ng2wt1i
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Kids going crazy inside this winter? Check out #marshmallowshooters in our #etsyshop! #endlessfun #kidsgame #boredombusters #funforall https://etsy.me/2STFb8S https://www.instagram.com/p/BuwNW5gnKla/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o15hac3f8c93
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Multiple colors of leather were used to make these #essentialoil #diffusing earrings for her #monthlysubscription box! Excited to share this item from my #etsy shop: Leather Leaf Essential Oil Diffusing Earrings Essential Oil Jewelry Leather Earrings Leather Jewelry Lightweight Earrings Boho https://etsy.me/2EIDV3j https://www.instagram.com/p/Buu_7EdnmhM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11m9n0b4kyrot
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We had a customer on Etsy reach out to us that her horse died, and she wanted to know if we could take the horseshoe nails and make bracelets. It took some tender loving care, but Zad got them bent and made them into something she can cherish forever 💜 Excited to share this item from my #etsy shop: Copper Heart Bracelet Horseshoe Nail Heart Bracelet Horse Lovers Horse Jewelry Horse Bracelet Copper Bracelet Love Bracelet Horse Girl Gift https://etsy.me/2EHEJ8Q https://www.instagram.com/p/Buu_ucGHN6W/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16fsi8ie5w4ne
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Zad is wrapping up trophies for the cornhole tourney at Robert Fulton Fire Company this weekend!! Need trophies for your tournament? https://etsy.me/2Xcw2fc https://www.instagram.com/p/BuDODQAHMQv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yf78i7ho5nd3
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Sending 2 fire pokers out tonight! https://etsy.me/2S8FlZD #blacksmith #welding #firepoker https://www.instagram.com/p/BuDK7s7n8y1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=e9gfe7hbote0
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If you’re into upcycling boxes and/or you ship things of all shapes and sizes, this brown tape rocks. I can pretty much take any of my Amazon or wherever boxes and make them look tidy. #greener #upcycle Link to order: https://amzn.to/2DujeYp https://www.instagram.com/p/BtxFhY7HvKq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16zscz3jfenyf
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Excited to share this item from my #etsy shop: Keychain Diffuser Essential Oil Diffusers Car Diffusers Essential Oils Oily Mama Holistic Healing Natural Healing https://etsy.me/2GxD08p https://www.instagram.com/p/BtrKnvMHp-u/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mus791shy7qh
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Sometimes I bring projects to my husband quietly...like via a Post It and walk away quickly. This was one of those 🤣 He rocked it. He took two run of the mill seam rippers and two run of the mill knives and crafted these beauties!! https://www.instagram.com/p/BqdMXmindTK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bc16z2u76agl
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ON SALE through Cyber Monday! $20 plus shipping. Normally $25. Wine not included. https://www.instagram.com/p/BqabBB0nT-J/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18a1895mqpqpx
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A sign we sent out the door last week for a couple who just got a cabin! https://www.instagram.com/p/BqWS0AHn6Wg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vylcsmbufi7h
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Suicide. Trials. Growth.
I’ve been there.
When I was 24 years old, I was deciding if I wanted to get divorced and fooling around with a 48 year old man...in addition to being a working full time single mom. When I didn’t have my son, I probably drank more than I should’ve to distract me from reality.
It was ugly.
I questioned my salvation. I questioned my ability to be a mom. I questioned my ability to continue living.
One day, I was sitting at the top of my mom’s driveway in my beloved Durango, and I thought, “All I have to do is let go of this brake pedal, and it’d be done. No more deciding who and what I love. No more deciding if I’m a good enough Christian. No more jeopardizing relationships.”
Obviously, I didn’t go through with it. But if I look back, I would say that’s probably my lowest point in life.
You know that song, “How Do You Get That Lonely?” It’s about a kid who kills himself, and everyone sits around wondering why.
Even with a great support system in that time, I STILL didn’t feel worthy of living. What’s it like for people that have no one? No one to word vomit with. No one to tell you that you DO have worth. No one to tell you that God isn’t done with you here on Earth yet.
The last couple weeks have been rough emotionally. I can handle all the physical and mental responsibilities of businesses, kids, houses...engage auto pilot and get done what needs done.
Emotions, though, you can’t turn that off. I’ve had some pretty awesomely deep, intimate conversations with my closest tribe these past couple weeks. I don’t know how I would still be moving without them.
As I reflect on where life is at this exact moment, I can’t help but hear God saying, “I pulled you through every other time. Why would I fail you now?”
He pulled me through. Kicking and screaming, perhaps. But I got through, regardless.
Your trials roughen up your edges. They make you resilient. When you feel like you can’t possibly stretch anymore, that’s when growth happens.
Those of you who follow me regularly know that I’m big on relying on your tribe. Life is boring without a tribe. Life is lonely without a tribe. Life just simply doesn’t have the same fulfillment without a tribe.
If you know someone that needs an ear and you care about them, be their ear. Your hour of coffee might be the difference in whether they stick around with us here on Earth or not.
As always, sprinkle the love all over. Give. Listen. Care.
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Some painted saw blade and horseshoe snowmen we wrapped up today ☃️ https://www.instagram.com/p/BqLVVK_nkyJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dall0f0b7b18
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