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6 Year Blogiversary

January 5, 2021 By Ruthie Ridley 17 Comments

Ruthie Ridley Blog 6 Year Blogiversary
If you had told me 6 years ago that eventually this blog would be my full time job, I would have laughed in your face. I am STILL in complete SHOCK that I was able to leave my job as a registered nurse last fall to go blogging full time. I will be honest with you all, I am living the dream. My heart is truly bursting with gratitude that I am where I am.
It is always an absolute privilege to do what you love for a living. This does not come without hours, and days and years of hard work, but it is worth it!! They always say that there is no such thing as overnight success and I could not agree more. Hard work is required for success, but when you are able to reap the benefits the reward is so sweet.
As we head into another year of blogging in this space, I wanted to say a huge thank you for being here with me. If you were not here with me, I could not do this. You are all so loyal, faithful and so so kind. This year my hope is to continue to bring you inspiring, creative, uplifting content. May God bless you all over and over and over again.
You can see previous anniversary posts here!

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Back in 2008 when Ben and I just got married, the market had crashed. I had purchased a home on my own in CT- We lost the house and our cars were repossessed - I honestly felt like we would never recover from that!!! Not to mention, I felt so much failure and shame attached to that season!

Fast-forward to 2019, we begin working with our dear friend  @cody.d.williams  on purchasing our very first home together and he told us all the work that needed to be done with our credit,etc. we took a year and did everything we could to get things right! Not only were we able to purchase our first home together in 2019, but everything from the past was no longer a factor & two years later we were able to purchase an even more magnificent property that we now call home 🏡 

Why was this a miracle for me? I think because I thought we would always be behind & nothing would ever change. We rented for 7+ years before we were able to purchase a home as a married couple and that started to discourage me! 

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Spending time with these wonderful humans this week reminded me that I still belong here, even though I might not look like everyone else (or feel like I fit in) that’s the beauty of it all right?

I think after doing something for a very long time and in this space specifically, it’s easy to feel imposter syndrome, self doubt and the inability to “keep up”. Although an app or an industry has changed over time it’s so important to stay true to yourself.

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Me out here on a Monday trying to shine bright lik Me out here on a Monday trying to shine bright like a diamond 💎 because I literally lost mine this weekend 😳!!! (Swipe left to see💔) No lie, my diamond fell out of the prongs at Savannah’s 🏐 tournament, and I couldn’t find it! Get your diamonds, checked ladies!! I am really sad about it, but it could definitely be worse! I’ve had that beautiful ring for 18 years and I never got it checked! We will get it fixed eventually! @bmridley the ring 💍 is broke but it’s you and me forever baby ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

In other news, this super cute dress is $15🤯!! Comment DRESS to get deets to this entire look ❤️‍🔥💥🫶🏾✨😌😍😘
✨APRIL✨ was a “Beautiful Mess”😌 Showing ✨APRIL✨ was a “Beautiful Mess”😌 Showing you all the of the beautiful… I don’t have any pictures of the mess 😝!!! “But in all things we give THANKS!” 1 Thess. 5:18 ❤️‍🔥 (Comment “SHOP” for links to any of my looks)
1. Just because 🧡💁🏾‍♀️
2. Happy 72nd birthday to my dad 🎉
3. Date night with my boo 🤍
4. J is getting very tall 😭
5. Card games and chats with @mealigrace 🩷
6. @ava_ridley09 ⚽️❤️‍🔥💥
7. Family sideline fun 😌
8. Sav’s amazing 🏐 team in a tournament ✨
9. Happy birthday @nataliekresge 🥳
10. Big tournament win for J and his team 🏆
11. Extra grateful for @overcome_fitnesscp in this season 🫶🏾
12. Happy birthday @sethdavid 🥳!! Happy 20th anniversary @deborahgiles @daniel_giles ❤️‍🔥
13. 🦆 on my favorite walk around the lake🤎
14. @ava_ridley09 award ceremony for life fitness. Currently squatting 205 🏋️‍♀️💪🏾
15. Brunch + prayer with these 💎 
16. @hiforrest concert for J with his best bud for his 13th!! @delani_eden you’re the best 😍
17.  @carlygulinomay & I Adventuring with our kids over Spring break🩷
In today’s episode🎙️we are talking about th In today’s episode🎙️we are talking about the power of discipline & the key to unlocking both long-term and short-term goals🚀
We truly believe that everything you want in life is on the other side of the hard and uncomfortable!!! 😌
🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify or tap the link in our bio! #TheGoodStuffPodcast #Discipline #GrowthMindset #PodcastEpisode
WHAT IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST MIRACLES YOU HAVE EVER WHAT IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST MIRACLES YOU HAVE EVER WITNESSED GOD DO IN YOUR LIFE?!✨🫶🏾🕊️❤️‍🔥🙌🏾🙏🏾🤍

I’ll go first!! Earlier this week I was just thinking about how faithful God has been to me over the years! I think we all go through different highs and lows, but it’s so good to stop and look back and remember what God has done! 

Back in 2008 when Ben and I just got married, the market had crashed. I had purchased a home on my own in CT- We lost the house and our cars were repossessed - I honestly felt like we would never recover from that!!! Not to mention, I felt so much failure and shame attached to that season!

Fast-forward to 2019, we begin working with our dear friend  @cody.d.williams  on purchasing our very first home together and he told us all the work that needed to be done with our credit,etc. we took a year and did everything we could to get things right! Not only were we able to purchase our first home together in 2019, but everything from the past was no longer a factor & two years later we were able to purchase an even more magnificent property that we now call home 🏡 

Why was this a miracle for me? I think because I thought we would always be behind & nothing would ever change. We rented for 7+ years before we were able to purchase a home as a married couple and that started to discourage me! 

Just a reminder that little miracles happen everyday and that your worst is never the worst.  God can turn your situation around in a moment!!! The BEST is yet to COME!!! Keep believing ⭐️
Join us for a fun and inspiring conversation with Join us for a fun and inspiring conversation with our good friend @beckyfoxjohnson as we talk about navigating life as a strong female leader!!!💛
Becky is a phenomenal example of pioneering in spaces without a clear roadmap, breaking barriers, and leading with confidence!
🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify or tap the link in our bio! #TheGoodStuffPodcast #WomenInLeadership #Trailblazer #PodcastEpisode
Thankful for the Cross ✝️!!! Happy Easter from Thankful for the Cross ✝️!!! Happy Easter from our fam to yours 🤍✨🕊️😘 + a little throwback to Easter 2012 just because 🥰
🚩 Relationship Red Flags You Shouldn’t Ignore 🚩 Relationship Red Flags You Shouldn’t Ignore! 🚩 ☀️Today on @thegoodstuffpodcast_ , we’re talking about our journey with relationship red flags—the ones we ignored, the lessons we learned, and how we ultimately knew our husbands were ‘the one!’ ❤️✨
We’re sharing our personal experiences, tough truths, and advice on not settling for less than you deserve. You don’t want to miss this one!🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify or tap the link in our bio!!
Earlier this week, I had the privilege of spending Earlier this week, I had the privilege of spending some quality time with other incredible creators at a retreat with @parkermanagement 🤍 It really felt like a retreat for my soul ✨Napa is also reallly good at forcing you to slow down and take in the gorgeous views 😌

Spending time with these wonderful humans this week reminded me that I still belong here, even though I might not look like everyone else (or feel like I fit in) that’s the beauty of it all right?

I think after doing something for a very long time and in this space specifically, it’s easy to feel imposter syndrome, self doubt and the inability to “keep up”. Although an app or an industry has changed over time it’s so important to stay true to yourself.

 So grateful for this time away & I’m leaving with my cup overflowing! God is always on time with these types of things. Just when we need another boost or some encouragement, He sends all the right people your away! He is just good like that 🤩

*my outfits are linked in my bio 🫶🏾
What a week with these incredible humans✨Thank y What a week with these incredible humans✨Thank you @parkermanagement for loving on all of us so well😌🤍🌸🫶🏾
The perfect day in Napa Valley with incredible hum The perfect day in Napa Valley with incredible humans @parkermanagement !! Comment SHOP to get links to this look 🥰🫶🏾✨🥰

Follow my shop @ruthieridley on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!

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