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August 31, 2018

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5 years ago I said yes and returned to full time m

5 years ago I said yes and returned to full time ministry. We went to my happy place, Lido Village- Malibu Farms for my 5 year lunch. Diana asked me what my highlights were. Here are 10 things I am carrying with me:

1. Watching people connect and find community. It truly is life changing.when people find their people and a safe place to explore faith.

2. Seeing people take their next steps on their spiritual journey. Watching people step out of their comfort zone and lead a small group. Seeing them come alive as they grow into their gifts and calling .

3. Learning to stay and not run when things were tough, trusting how clearly God had made a way bringing me here. Savoring the moments where prayers were answered.

4. Rediscovering the beauty of staying and putting down roots. Finding the courage to risk being vulnerable in church, a source of deep hurt and pain in my past- again because God had so clearly made a way. The healing those things have brought me. It has been redemptive.

5. The people I serve with on staff, our Build Community team,
and on my small groups team. They are passionate about meeting people where they are and extending grace because each of us needs it.

6. The people that showed up, cared and supported me all those years of caring for Mom. I started Next steps for the sole purpose of knowing some people in case Mom got sick and that step opened the door that would lead to a job on staff a year later. Greg, who had led Next Steps led Moms memorial. A full circle moment.

7. Friendships I formed that are life giving. Friends who have modeled celebrating and mourning together.

8. The opportunities to keep growing and be a life long learner.

9. Amazed by God’s continued provision.

10. Anticipation that the next five will be better than the last.

Grateful to Eastside! here’s to the next 5!

Also, thank you to Will, who invited me to lead again. It changed my life.

Olivia Liefeld graduated yesterday! She has such a

Olivia Liefeld graduated yesterday! She has such a strong tribe of friends that are about to disperse across the states to start college. Thankful she is staying in California to attend @loyolamarymount! It goes by in a blink of an eye! Looking forward to celebrating the grads tonight!

Happy 20th Birthday Chase Liefeld! I cherish all t

Happy 20th Birthday Chase Liefeld! I cherish all the times we have shared and adventures we went on each year. You always had a clear vision and pursued it! Excited to see what this year holds for you!

Twelve hours after mom died I was as on my way to

Twelve hours after mom died I was as on my way to Waco to celebrate Luke and his graduation from Baylor. Life is a tension of holding the hard and the good. We ended up the trip with a tour of uptown Dallas where he is starting as an advisor at KPMG. I couldn’t be prouder and excited for his future.

At the Hog House he made a group of lifelong friends and deep rooted community that will last a lifetime. They stocked these years full of memories!

The President of Baylor gave such a great commencement speech. The takeaway line - Suck it up, Be a leader & Have fun.

We had the opportunity to spend time at Magnolia Table and wander around the Silos. I saw magical fireflies at the HOG house party and met all the guys I sent cookie care packages to…they reminded me many of them will be in Dallas so they could continue!

We shared some sweet memories of Mom and I know she would be so proud of Luke, as she is of all her grandkids! One of the last times we FaceTimed with Luke he gave her a tour of his house. There was no place I would have rather been this weekend.

Happy Mother’s Day @patricialiefeld grateful to

Happy Mother’s Day @patricialiefeld grateful to celebrate with you and thankful for all the love you showered us with!

it’s a great week when I am blessed with two #au

it’s a great week when I am blessed with two #auntadventures in one week. Less than 30 days until Luke graduates from Baylor. Time just zooms by as we get older we are always trying out new restaurants and this morning I took him to Toast in Brea. We ordered way too much food but it is a great breakfast spot! I could tell the waitress was trying to hurry us along, though we had not used up our 90 min of allotted time:) I was not daunted but when we walked out and saw 20 plus people standing there I understood!

Time around the table with friends and family is to be cherished!

Our latest adventure was to visit where she will a

Our latest adventure was to visit where she will attend college @loyolamarymount From robots roaming campus delivering things to beautiful views of Los Angeles and state of the art classrooms … life as a college student will be good! We then went to our happy place-anywhere by the water. This time Venice beach where we saw Piper and I had my first Cha Cha Matcha Latte. Dinner and a little shopping. How can she be graduating already! I better stock up on tissues for Lukes and then Livi’s graduations! At least she will be only an hour away! #auntadventures #daytrips

January was a month. I launched the year with a no

January was a month. I launched the year with a not so light case of Covid. Lost my taste and smell for 30 days but still rallied to bake Livi’s 18th bday cake. Launched small groups and finally celebrated with Livi last week. I brunched with Chase today but no pics were taken:( Livi and I decided Feb was really the start of our year!! Hoping it’s a bright one!

Really the miracle of 2022 was Mom didn’t get it. Lots to be thankful for as we lean into 22…

This year I set a goal of reading 2-3 books a mont

This year I set a goal of reading 2-3 books a month. I mix hardbooks with audio. These are four from January I highly recommend. Leaders are learners and writers are readers!

Soundtracks by @jonacuff is one of the best books on changing your mindset I have read. I’m going to order a physical copy but urge you to listen. The audio has bonus content.

Don’t Let The Enemy Have A Seat At Your Table by @louiegiglio is also a great listen with a ton of bonus content.

Live No Lies is a deep dive book that I find myself reading a few pages at a time and thinking about them. By @johnmarkcomer

Taste by @stanleytucci is another must listen to audio. His journey of food and growing up is delicious and will make you hungry.

What are you reading?
#bookrecommendations #ilovetoread #feedyoursoul #booklover

Happy 18th Birthday my sweet @livliefeld ! You hav

Happy 18th Birthday my sweet @livliefeld ! You have brought laughter and light to our family. I love watching you grow up and can’t even believe you are 18! I love our baking tradition especially birthday cakes. Praying for you and the amazing year ahead! Love you

With days left in the year, Oak Glen 2021 happened

With days left in the year, Oak Glen 2021 happened. We were missing Mom and Chase and the leaves were dead:) but we still had fun. Mini cider donuts, hot apple cider, a dwindling petting zoo , silly photo shoots and lots of laughter. My heart needed this more than I knew. Grateful they have humored me and kept it going through all of them graduating.

In a talk I give to MOPS that I wrote so many years ago I talked about how traditions were so important and while they might change this one brought us years and years of memories.

Christmas is filled with traditions…what is one of your favs?

#familytime #traditions #oakglen #snowlineorchard #auntadventures

Happy Birthday Mom! A few special moments we share

Happy Birthday Mom! A few special moments we shared around the table this past year with the kids! love you!

I dug a little deeper into the family photo box to

I dug a little deeper into the family photo box to find some new pics to wish @robliefeld a Happy Birthday! Including a pic from Oak Glen to show the kids just how long we have been going there each fall! Happy Birthday to my seven years my junior little brother:)

Every year on this day I pray for the survivors an

Every year on this day I pray for the survivors and rescue workers I met, and the stories they trusted me with. hard to believe it’s been 20 years #neverforget #911memorial

Thankfully our game night tradition has lived on.

Thankfully our game night tradition has lived on. Fun and rare night when we can all get together! It was a Taco bar and epic Pretzel crusted ice cream pie type of night!

Livi and Luke are going into their senior years and Chase is pursuing his dreams. I know this time is precious and never take it for granted.

#traditions #family #auntielife

I just finished watching this week’s Insider Int

I just finished watching this week’s Insider Interview from @calledcreatives and I had to jump in here and tell you about it. Not only is it an incredibly fun community of women who support one another like nothing I’ve ever experienced, but they also know how to get some serious work done.

Every week, you receive new training through video or on their private podcast (my fav). Plus, one of my favorite things is the monthly LIVE coaching call with Alli and Lisa. They also have exceptional people from the writing, speaking, podcasting industry to give us all the insider tips.

I have learned so many valuable tools that I am implementing into my ministry and business!

Come join me. It is a great time to jump in. (Link in bio)

My dad was the best and I am grateful to have had

My dad was the best and I am grateful to have had a father who loved us so much. He was selfless and generous. Clearly he was an adventurer growing up and a little bit fearless..

Some of my favorite memories are hanging out In the darkroom with him after school. It was magic to watch photos appear on this blank paper!

#fathersday ##treasurethemoments

Chase Liefeld 2021 Graduation. An epic celebration

Chase Liefeld 2021 Graduation. An epic celebration. Excited for your future as you boldly pursue your dreams. So proud of you! Congratulations!!!

Happy Birthday Chase!!! 19 years!!! when I look ba

Happy Birthday Chase!!! 19 years!!! when I look back I think of you in motion climbing walls and zipping down the hall on you custom board! I am so proud of you - you have razor focus pursuing your goals and dreams. You always have had a clear vision and excited to see what 19 brings!!!

So many memories and adventures from Legoland to LA! Can’t wait to celebrate you!!

Dinner with Luke...gathering around the table and

Dinner with Luke...gathering around the table and sharing a meal fills this aunts heart.

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