Jess Holbrook

[Jess Holbrook @jessann330]

Tonight after an hr of praying for the congregation, I watched my pastor hold his wife as he prayed for her, for them, for their family, and more… tonight PC reminded me how high my standards should be set and if my future spouse isn’t praying for me like that - I don’t want it

[Jess Holbrook @jessann330]

In my defense I’ve only met one person in 3+ years that I wanted to put effort in to … he didn’t and then ghosted me… 3 times. So like yeah, I 100% don’t trust my ability to choose. someone help me.

[Jess Holbrook @jessann330]

Ok but like why do I have to find people, talk to them, and actually go on dates to find a husband? And why am I so adamantly opposed and have zero interest to trying to date while simultaneously feeling like I’m ready for a relationship?

Time to hit up therapy?

[Jess Holbrook @jessann330]

I dreamed all morning that I tested positive for covid so I didn’t have to go to work but my only symptom was exhaustion - and i literally turned off all of my alarms and just happened to wake up 10 min before I have to leave the house. Happy Monday.

[Jess Holbrook @jessann330]

Showed up to my parents house for dinner with a glass of wine in hand and heart shaped cakes right out of the oven and honestly that’s my brand for Valentine’s Day.

[Jess Holbrook @jessann330]

Giving a vaccine making conversation with the kiddo.
“I’m in a play at school, it’s a pretty old show, it’s called High School Musical”

I hate it here.

[Jess Holbrook @jessann330]

@btpittsenbarger Can confirm from previous experience😂

[Jess Holbrook @jessann330]

Someone tried go guilt me into going on a date by saying “what are you going to do, be single forever?”

Like I think you underestimate how ok I am with that. A worse alternative would be a relationship with someone who tries to manipulate me into their agenda

[Jess Holbrook @jessann330]

Also, I’m fairly certain this emotion tonight is partially hormone related, i need chocolate and sleep.

[Jess Holbrook @jessann330]

Nothing like postpartum flashbacks causing a wave of emotion and lots of tears at 10pm. I’m so thankful my mind is remembering so I can heal, but sometimes the trauma is really hard to process.

[Jess Holbrook @jessann330]

Me to my boss’ boss:
My name is Jessica, and I’d like a promotion. Please.

[Jess Holbrook @jessann330]

Getting headshots taken for work in the morning so of course I’d be able to feel a new zit forming as I’m laying in bed

[Jess Holbrook @jessann330]

My kids birthday is so happy, I just can’t think about the actual day she was born or I have severe PTSD.
It’s fine. This is fine.

[Jess Holbrook @jessann330]

God is good.
All the time.
And no matter how many times he shows me He will provide I will never NOT be blown away and overwhelmed with gratitude.

[Jess Holbrook @jessann330]

If your physicians office won’t see you when you’re sick because “it might be covid” I think it’s time you find a new provider.

[Jess Holbrook @jessann330]

It’s always the ones saying “dont settle” who also love to tell you “you’re never going to find someone if you don’t stop being so picky” like I married the wrong person once not really trying to do that again.

[Jess Holbrook @jessann330]

Lessons from Hallmark: I’m single because I don’t have friends with hot, single brothers. So basically it’s not my fault.

[Jess Holbrook @jessann330]

Jesus used parables all the time to teach lessons in a way we could understand. Let Santa be the tool that teaches generosity and kindness. And if he helps with “go to bed without whining” some days….that’s ok too.

[Jess Holbrook @jessann330]

As someone who grew up in an ultra conservative church, went to Christian school, and still had to recreate and strengthen their relationship with Jesus again as an adult - you’re not saving your kids by “not doing Santa”

[Jess Holbrook @jessann330]

Teach them about Jesus about WHO he his, HOW he came, the miracle and unparalleled love that IS Christmas but my goodness let them be a kid, too.