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04/26/2023

My video newsfeeds are often filled with spouses becoming caregivers to their partner after a terminal diagnosis, life after losing a child, tragedy after tragedy, failed marriages, financial ruins, diagnosis after diagnosis… whatever it is … something sticks out to me with these people going through battles I have never had to understand.

Life doesn’t happen to you but FOR you.

Even in the worst moments and most upsetting situations life is full of purpose and anything and everything can absolutely be turned for good. I’ve seen it over and over again and geezsh…what hope.

Whatever life is throwing at you that feels unfair or too hard, I never want to discount that pain. But I want you to know there is always ALWAYS hope and you are not a victim. Life has a way of reminding us that we don’t write our story but we can change our mindset.

Remember there is something.. FOR YOU that will change you for the better.. in everything.

And the one that is FOR YOU is behind it every single time.

03/09/2023

Just wondering if it’s January yet?

Make sure you plan to be here. It’s just toooooo good to miss 🪴🌱

Thursday, January 25th - Sunday, January 28th 2024*Early Bird Ticket on sale until September 1, 2024. Tickets will go up to full price of $450 September - January2024’s retreat will be hosted at The Hillside. This cozy modern rustic lodge sits atop the rolling hills of the Clear Fork Valley in But...

12/31/2022

🌱 I’m usually the first one to jump on writing goals for the year and laying down fresh vision. There is something different in me this year. I’ve learned something and it’s not easy.

If I want next year to be better I can’t make goals for the future until I’ve dug down inside the garden I have growing on the inside and got real with myself.

Today, the last day of the year… has been full of reflecting for me. Pondering the times I showed up in a way I didn’t want to. Being honest about the brokenness, the out of control weeds that lies inside. I don’t have a plan. I don’t know what goals will help me grow or what might need cut back. But my faith has taught me this much. That He meets me here and I want to be where He is at.

I can’t add to my plate to try and stay busy and forget. I can’t make goals that make me feel better temporarily but don’t fix the real problems. The only goal I know to set this year is to commit to being real with myself. To promising myself to look in the mirror and inside and not just try to grab things inward to fill voids that only He can fill. I know He will be with with me as I dig and He will speak. He always does.

So here is to 2023. To digging in more into the garden of my heart and allowing what He wants to grow - grow 🌱

🪴My prayer - Grow inside of me what only YOU can grow 🪴

12/29/2022

We have super enjoyed the time off for the holidays this year and welcoming the hush. It’s been refreshing to ignore the computer a little more than usual and just be present. Only 5 more days left for us then back to the grind. I’ll be here scrolling through the memories this Christmas season ✨

12/20/2022

TODAY IS EXCITING!

ROOTED RETREAT 2024 is officially planned and ready to start taking attendees. I know I know... It is a WHOLE year away but trust me when I say it will be worth the wait! AND we may have something else coming your way as well.

Head on over and check out the BEAUTIFUL home we have for the retreat in 2024 in Butler, OH and find out all the details. SNAG a spot at the early bird rate while you can!

https://chrissyandco.org/rooted-retreat-2024

12/16/2022

It is only becoming more and more apparent that our culture has an invalid judgement on people in general. What we use to measure someone’s well being and happiness isn’t accurate or adding up. Time and time again we have been shocked by a person losing their life to su***de and we are left with these thoughts…

“They had it all. They had a beautiful family. They were always so happy”

We have to realize that physical and material things do not reveal what is going on in the inside. Social media is not your tool to use to gauge how well you or someone else is doing. The heart is not easily revealed in perfect images or reels.

With that being said, this post isn’t some post to make you check on your friends and stop judging. I never want to cause shame around this topic but instead remind you that my heart is for you. To remind you that yes it’s ok to not post your hearts brokenness across every platform but it’s not ok to hide behind the perfect image you display and not put the work in to untangle yourself from the lies and fears that could swallow you.

Freedom, joy, and fulfillment is something only brought by you digging in and not bought or earned.

It should not take great pain or traumatic events for you to wake up and start working on you. Don’t let it get that far. You can not buy fulfillment. You can not cover up brokenness, anxiety, depression or stress. Avoiding the pain in your heart can feel easier in the moment but it costs you. This work is hard work but it is the work that releases your heart to live back in the wild. No longer entangled by the fear and lies that keep you from the beauty set before you.

Now is the time my friend. Don’t ignore the red flags. Don’t leave your heart in pain and brokenness or try to cover it with what the world offers you.

Below I have placed a list of my favorite resources that have breathed life back into my soul and helped me restore broken pieces of my heart. I would love to also add that counseling and therapy is an amazing tool and not something just for crisis. Speak. Let your hearts cries be heard. You are not alone ✨

www.chrissyandco.org/resources

12/14/2022

I can’t be the only one who gets total Christmas gift giving anxiety? I have come to terms with the the fact gift giving just isn’t my strong suit. Over the last few years I have tried to slow down and be more intentional in my conversations and just be more detailed so I know what someone might truly need or want.

This Christmas I started swirling again with thoughts like “I don’t know if they’ll like that”… “I don’t know if that’s enough for them, maybe I need to get one more gift”

The truth is that as I have listened more intentionally I have learned that there is a need in every person that isn’t met typically by just a gift. Love is a strange thing because every person receives love in a different way. They receive love based off a deeper need.

To the mom who runs around from her job to sports practice and wrestles with feeling worthy or enough -

To the single friend battling loneliness…

To the family that just lost a loved one this year and is lost in grief…

To the couple who is grieving that they don’t have a baby in their arms still after all these years….

Can I challenge you that you have people around you that you can love on and there are deeper needs that need met then finding their favorite candy or wondering if you should get them another gift…

Give the gift of love

1. Ask the tough questions. Let them know you see them

2. Speak affirmation and encouragement over them through letters, texts, phone calls etc.

3. Make time for them. Take them to coffee, lunch etc. At the very least let them hear your voice.

4. Buy gifts that remind them WHO THEY ARE not just fill a temporary void that will fade.

This year may those who need to feel and hear they are loved receive it. The most important gift to give is love ✨

10/19/2022

Last call for Rooted Retreat!

We have one queen bed left! So come alone or bring a friend to share the bed with 🤪



A women's retreat in Hocking Hills devoted to rooting their businesses in Jesus.

10/18/2022

This is our Aydah. Her name means to bring clarity and joy. Each time we are given the gift of a child we hold tight to prayer to help find a name that speaks their purpose. It has been so fun to watch the journey of our children living up to the names God has breathed into them.

I went to Aydah’s first parent teacher conference and was not surprised at all by the feedback. Light, bright, and joy all being repetitive words the teacher used to describe her. I share this not to brag about our sweet little light but to show you just how intricate our God is when we let Him in. He knew her, crafted her for this season and breathed purpose into her, all we did was ask.

Whether you know it or not. He cares about so much more than you could imagine. His detailed work is astounding. Following Him isn’t about us doing all this hard work. It’s really about us laying our own ideas down and asking for His ideas.

Aydah was his idea and we asked Him to show us how to name her and speak her purpose over her… and He answered.

What are you not asking for today? What detail have you held from him because you thought he wouldn’t care?

He knows and cares. Go on and ask. ✨

10/07/2022

Rooted Retreat update ✨🌿

If you were on the edge because you wanted a bed all to yourself - well three more slots left and we all get a bed to ourselves 🎉

https://chrissyandco.org/rooted-retreat

10/05/2022

I’ll be over here on repeat inviting you to Rooted! 🌿

One of the first things I hear when someone says they “can’t come” is it is because they can’t leave their job or their house or have no childcare etc… I know this is so for most and I get it. Trust me do I. I have made this a priority and schedule it out because I know it makes me better everywhere if I pull away and do this. I do want to challenge you though that this retreat is with the perspective of pulling away so you can be the best you when you return.  is and even work guilt or wife guilt is a real thing but the enemy knows what a retreat like this can do for you.

Fresh wind in your sails
New vision for your home and life
Amplifying Gods truth and quieting the lies
Rest and a fresh mindset 

This is something we have to fight for! If you feel you need this.. make it happen. We hope to see you there! ✨

09/19/2022

I have to be honest with you. I’m thankful that I am not a detail obsessed person because this right here comes naturally to me.

Done is better than perfect ✨

This is your permission to let those little details that stress you out go and place the thought you don’t know how to do it right in the trash. No one ever starts something perfectly.

You have permission to just get it done and not worry about it being perfect.

09/19/2022

HEY SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS!

If you could wave a magic wand and make your biggest challenge/obstacle disappear, what would it be?

09/19/2022

ROOTED RETREAT LAST CALL!

I want to see YOU there!

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09/14/2022

You don’t get to choose whether you are going to go through a storm or not.

✨You get to choose your response. ✨

Did you know when bison see and feel a storm rolling in that they charge it? They take their flock toward the storm at the highest point possible so they can live through it and experience it for the shortest amount of time.

Friends.

It’s sometimes the easy things that feel good or safe in the short term that are the very vehicles for the difficult life.

Can I encourage you today to stand tall, ready for whatever storm comes and to face it head on?

Don’t take the easy road, the closest place for comfort.

Just like the bison endures more pain at once by charging the storm…. that hard and painful act of sacrifice is the very thing that saves them.

The bison could stay and find a rock to hide behind, a place of shelter. But the bison knows the storm will last too long. So it goes.

What will your response be?

I pray like a strong bison you’ll charge.

Circumstances do not determine your results but your RESPONSE dictates your success.

Go brave one ✨

09/11/2022

Hi there I am Chrissy! ✨

This is about as formal as it’ll get around here but I wanted to let you know… YOU are invited to Rooted Retreat. Of course IF you are a lady 😜

We are in the final month of registration and just 6 weeks ish out from the retreat. I’m already blown away by the registration and praying for the ladies who are joining us!

If you are desiring some time away to rest and hear the heart of Jesus a little louder while the worlds volume is turned down.. this is the place for you.

I’m not an over thinker or over planner. You won’t find every minute planned for you. I believe in just the right amount of planning and allowing room for the Holy Spirit to do His work.

He will come. He always does.

I hope to see you there! ✨

🍃🌿Link to register 🌿🍃

https://chrissyandco.org/rooted-retreat/p/registration

09/07/2022

Leaders often times love to WIN. Winners love to win. In leadership though, you have to let THEM win. Leadership isn’t about you, it’s about THEM. Let them win.