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Raising Strong Women

October 16, 2020 By Ruthie Ridley 25 Comments

Ruthie Ridley Blog Raising Strong WomenRuthie Ridley Blog Raising Strong WomenRuthie Ridley Blog Raising Strong WomenWatching these girls grow up and raising them to be strong, God-fearing women is one of the greatest joys in my life!! It’s a responsibility I do not take lightly and am honored that I get to do! I strive to not only teach them how to be strong women, but to show them!!

I want to make sure I always walk with them in their difficulties and heartbreak and celebrate with them in their joys and triumphs!!!

I’m not gonna lie, sometimes I do wish that I could stop them from growing up or at least slow down the process, but then I look at the amazing women they are turning into and the excitement to see their continuous growth balances out the sadness of knowing they won’t stay my babies forever!!

I want to make sure I always speak life over my girls and solidify their confidence, strength, and identity!! I thought I’d throw in a few quotes that I feel speak such beautiful life over women of all ages! Hopefully, this can be even a small reminder of how strong you are as well!!

“She never seemed shatters; to me, she was a breathtaking mosaic of the battles she’s won.” — Matt Baker

“No matte how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you’re still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying.” — Anthony Robbins

“One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through and it will be someone else’s survival guide.” — Brene Brown

“A strong woman accepts both compliments and criticism graciously, knowing that it takes both sun and rain for a flower to grow.” — Mandy Hale

“Bold power and glorious majesty are wrapped around her as she laughs with joy over the latter days.” — Proverbs 31:25
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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 🏋️‍♀️💪🏾
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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
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