Honestly, I stumbled upon Sibi’s blog, Pearls and Grace, over a year ago when I was planning Miss Julia’s “Girls in Pearls” birthday party and googled the idea in search of inspiration. Low and behold, I found this source of spiritual inspiration that just touched and moved me in such a sweet, precious way.
Sibi has an amazing testimony that she generously shares through the eyes of motherhood. She is beautiful, her family is beautiful and everything she touches seems to just sparkle with loveliness.
You would think that she has had the perfect life–one to envy. Yet, in fact, her story is one of triumph over a very dark start.
I am open about my own childhood. My mom came from an extremely abusive home and was not affectionate at all to me or my siblings. In fact, she could be down-right cold. My parents were young and divorced when I was four, at the same time my beloved Papaw Bandy was dying of cancer. Those two events were enough to instill anxiety into my fragile heart. We were very poor and life was not easy. But “when God closes a door, He opens a window!”
So many times, my search for spiritual guidance from others has led me to pompous, overly-sanctified, holier-than-thou individuals who have left me a little bitter, even sickened. That is why I really like Pearls and Grace. Sibi’s testimony is expressed with humility, calmness, and compassion. It is sincere.
I feel like God is leading me to the upcoming Pearl Event II, and I am excited to be going with my precious cousin Susie. We both need girl time away from our kids. She has five, so she really needs time to herself. And we need some family bonding, too.
Come join us, ladies! We would love to see you there.
Also, if anyone has any suggestions for things to do and see while we are in Nashville, I would love to hear from you. It has been about six years since I have been there, so I am open to ideas.
My neice was married in Nashville. Dinning was enjoyed at the Cheese Cake Factory and raved about the food.
Thanks, Bev!!!
Hello Beautiful Friend!
Thank you so much for this incredible kind post…..you have blessed me today. I am so thankful that you have found any encouragement on the pages of P and G. He has been faithful to meet me there too and give me the courage to share the pieces. I know you have a story too and I hope you will share more….it brings me a little bit of healing every time I share it.
I cannot wait to meet you in real life! Thank you for joining us!!
For things to do in Nashville!
If you want to shop- The Mall at Green Hills and the surrounding area are widely popular. Hello Nordstrom and The Container Store! Including The Hill Center- Anthropologie!!
Downtown Franklin is a huge favorite for visitors. Eat at Meridees!
Cool Springs area has ton of fun things (In Franklin) and The Factory in Franklin
has one of my favorite Children’s clothing places – The Little Cottage
The Loveless Cafe and The Pancake Pantry are the top two Sunday morning breakfast places! But the wait can be over an hour!! So go early!!
Two of my other favorite spots for kids clothes are Helen’s and The Plaid Rabbit both in Green Hills.
Two of my favorite paper goods places are The Dotted Line- brace yourself!! And The Paper Place – both in Green Hills
Lots of folks love to visit the Wildhorse Saloon in Downtown Nashville, Cheekwood, Belle Meade Plantation, The Opryland Hotel itself is a big tourist attraction!
The Melting Pot on 2nd Ave. is a lot of fun if you haven’t tried it! Fondue of every sort!!
I hope this helps. I can give you tons more info if you want, this is just off the top of my head!!
Thank you again for your kind words and support!
Big Hug,
Sibi
Oh I am so excited!