A NEW INTRODUCTION { THE GIRL BEHIND THE BLOG}

July 12, 2012 By 20 Comments

Over the past few weeks I have really been re evaluating what this blog was about and where it was going.  I felt like I was rabbit trailing a little bit from the path that the Lord had me on as well as struggled with some confusion about what He wanted me to do here. That confusion lead to lack of posting and  creative content. I can say that I now have complete peace about His plan for this blog. I know He wants me here.  I feel like I received answered prayers and confirmation about that while I was attending Haven. I know that I want to offer you valuable tips and techniques for your own home transformations, concentrating on furniture. I know that I want to continue the retail outlet by selling some of my featured pieces and antique finds as well tools to help you be the best you can be in your niche. I know that I want to share some of my home with you, bits and pieces of our everyday lives and my journey in motherhood. Who knows where this will lead but I know that I cherish support from all of you as well as knowing we all walk through a lot of the same things.

Over the next few weeks I will be updating my categories, pages, and other content on this blog to make it more accessible for you and easier to navigate. I also feel like some content needs to be refreshed and expanded upon. One of those that I completed yesterday is my about page. I thought I would use it to re introduce myself to some of you who have been here for a while and also to some who may be visiting for the first time. So here we go…………

 

The Girl Behind the Blog

 

Kelli Wright
My name is Kelli and I am a wife to one amazing husband and mother of 3. I have two beautiful girls here on earth and 1 precious baby boy, Elijah, in heaven with Jesus. I lost Elijah in February of 2009 to a disease called PUV. It was the most difficult time of my life thus far. I blogged the journey of being pregnant with Elijah to keep family and friends updated on what was going on. If you are interested in seeing that blog you can do that here.   I had never blogged before so don’t be too impressed. It was just an outlet to document my journey. As soon as my body had recovered from the C-Section, I decided it would be a great idea to strip my entire home of its decor and start over. I am talking bedding, curtains, pillows, lamps, EVERYTHING, except for major furniture pieces. I just wanted something to do to get my mind of the pain I was in. Looking back, that was not such a brilliant idea. Here I am, in 2012, and I am still not done! It costs money to do those things, ya know?! One room at a time would have been the better option. Oh well…you live and learn.  Without money to completely redecorate I began to revert back to my old job that I had about ten years ago, painting and selling furniture.  I rented a booth and began using the money to pay for new home decor as well as refurbishing some of the pieces for myself. This time of healing was the most precious time that I had with the Lord. It was just He and I, in the basement of my home as I painted, praying and  hashing out the normal “why me” questions with God. Although I didn’t understand why, my heart came to a place of complete trust that He knew what He was doing. It’s not my job to understand but it is my job to trust in the one who created me. As I sanded, glued and painted these broken pieces of furniture, the Lord began to whisper to me, “See, my child, this is what I am doing in your heart and in the heart of your family. I am mending your broken heart, binding up your wounds and RESTORING you. I am restoring your HEART and your HOME.  I have come so that you may have life and have it abundantly.”  This brings me to complete tears, right now as I write these words because it is so true. I felt like my heart had died. Today, in 2012 we are fully restored. Although we may not see all of the answers on this side of Heaven, the Lord has slowly revealed to us a few of the answers to our “why” questions. We can see, without a doubt, God’s unmeasurable grace and mercy.  This blog, Restore Interiors, was born out of this process, in honor of my Lord and Savior who brought me out of Egypt and into the Promise Land.
For anyone who has ever lost a loved one, especially to an illness that caused disability, I leave you with the verse that brought me so much comfort.
Isaiah 57:1
The righteous perish, and no one ponders it in his heart; devout men are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil.
The one word that describes this verse for me is, Mercy.
Thank you to all of you who come here everyday to read this blog of mine and all of my musings. I cherish each and every one of you and I am so glad you are here!

 

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Comments

  1. Carol Ann says:
    July 12, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    Kelli,
    You are an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your talents with us.

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  2. Renee says:
    July 12, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    Kelli,
    what a beautiful post, thank you for your brave transparency.
    I lost my dad to cancer this past Monday (only 3 days ago, is that possible? It feels like three weeks!)
    Your words have touched me tremendously and I wanted to tell you how important that is to me right now.
    Blessings to you and your family!

    Renee@http://casastephensinteriors.com

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  3. laura@Top This Top That says:
    July 12, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    so happy to find your blog and feel and sense your beautiful heart and soul.

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  4. Miss Flibbertigibbet says:
    July 12, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    How lovely of you to share that personal information about yourself! God is the restorer and the redeemer and the refresher in our lives. You will never forget but day by day the pain will become more bearable. He is using you and your heartbreak to speak to others who need to hear!
    Blessings, Lorraine

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  5. Denise T says:
    July 12, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful post. You have been blessed with your gifts and talents.

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  6. cassie says:
    July 12, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    love the new intro- it’s perfect! it suits you, tells your story, and it just all clicks. you are so beautiful, kelli, inside and out. i appreciate your openness and honesty and just your you-ness.

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  7. SueAnn says:
    July 13, 2012 at 3:41 am

    What a beautiful post…..you have ministered to me this morning. Thank you for sharing!
    Hugging you
    SueAnn

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  8. Sue Mango says:
    July 13, 2012 at 7:10 am

    Kelli, Thank you for your updated “the girl behind the blog” writing. As the Lord still has me in Eygpt I found your story of healing very comforting. Our stories are different but the work He does is the same; brokeness to restoration. Blessings to you, Sue

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  9. Kennesha says:
    July 13, 2012 at 11:54 am

    Hi Kelli! Always great hopping over and saying hi and seeing what you’re up to! Totally jealous that you got to attend Haven…dream for next year. Not for this season of our life…ho. hum. Really not jealous, seriously happy for you! I am kinda in the same spot with my blog and figuring out which direction to go but KNOW a lot of things about my biz and what I am here to do! Good start I guess! Happy Friday to you! Looking forward to getting to know you better! Hugs, K

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    • restore says:
      July 13, 2012 at 12:56 pm

      Make sure you let me know if you go! I will be there!! No worries over your blog. Just continue to seek to Lord in it and he will show you the way.
      Proverbs 3:5-6

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  10. Shelly Andrade says:
    July 13, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    Kelli, what an awesome post! So well written!!

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  11. nicky says:
    July 14, 2012 at 7:44 am

    Thank you for sharing a little of your story..a beautiful one at that!

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  12. Doran says:
    July 14, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    Inspiring. I hope I was part of your journey…. you have been part of mine! Xxoo

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  13. Rhoda says:
    July 18, 2012 at 9:22 pm

    Thank you for sharing your heart….what a blessing! God is so faithful, even when we don’t realize it. And, when we are hurting and do realize His faithfulness, what joy it brings! May God bless you. I enjoy seeing your pieces in Homewood and also appreciate your recent video on waxing.

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  14. Kim Uccellini says:
    August 15, 2012 at 8:26 am

    You can tell that this is from God because the words are so powerful and are speaking truth into so many lives. Thank you for allowing God to use you and your heartbreak to bring others to Him or closer to Him. What a gift!
    Kim@reposhture.blogspot.com

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