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    Last year at Camp War Eagle, I met a mom in line a Last year at Camp War Eagle, I met a mom in line at Starbucks who told me that the mom of her daughter’s roommate had bought 4 copies of #yoursnothersdevo to give to the 4 suitemates when they moved into their dorm in August🧡💙

I loved hearing this. My oldest daughter (who is pictured here and graduated from Auburn in 2025) is still very close to her freshman suitemates, so I know how special these bonds are.

Comment DEVO and I’ll message you a link to this bestselling devotional for teen & college girls. 

As a fun fact, my inspiration to write it came after I dropped my oldest off at college and wanted a book to leave on her nightstand.

Whether your daughter is starting middle school or preparing for life beyond your home, this devo is packed with 40 essential messages that can help her (and her friends) embrace their life and stand strong in their identity in Christ 🕊️
    Having older kids makes it harder to get everyone Having older kids makes it harder to get everyone in the same place, at the same time, but for 3 days, we had all 10 Kampakis cousins together to celebrate KG and Banks in Corfu. It was a one-of-a-kind wedding experience we’ll never forget! 

Not everyone could stay longer (even the newlyweds had new jobs to get back to in Indianapolis), but we loved getting time with the ones who could. Traveling with big kids is so fun, and I will miss the late-night gelato trips and endless stream of family storytelling and banter. 

After the wedding we stayed near Porto Heli and did a boat day in Nafplio (shout-out to @nafplio4sail, who went above and beyond), day trips to Spetses and Hydra (my faves), a stop at the Corinth Canal, and a final night in Athens, where we ate dinner with YiaYia’s family as the perfect finale for this trip.

Greece, you are a beauty, and we love your people, your food, your culture, and your hospitality. Already dreaming of coming back!
    If you’ve been waiting to get dorm room essentials If you’ve been waiting to get dorm room essentials, now is the time to act. Amazon Prime Day is June 23-26, and many items are on sale. 

Comment DORM and I’ll message you the link to my Amazon recommendations. Link is also in my bio.

Also, the pink curtains, pillows, ottoman, and headboard here are from @dormdecor.inc, highly recommend visiting them online or in person - they are a huge help! The “Love You” painting was done by my friend @nellkoopmanart.
    “God chooses ordinary men for fatherhood to accomp “God chooses ordinary men for fatherhood to accomplish His extraordinary plan.” GK Chesterton

No father is perfect, but what the best ones all have in common is God’s spirit inside them and a faithful commitment to love, help, protect, lead, encourage, counsel, and provide for the people they love. 

I’ve witnessed God’s love in 1,000 different ways through 4 of the best men I know - my husband, my dad, my father-in-law and my brother - and I pray that anyone who doesn’t have a loving father will know the perfect love of their Heavenly Father that never ceases or fails.

Happy Father’s Day to all you wonderful dads. We love you, we need you, and we give extra thanks for you today!
    Congratulations to my beautiful niece Katherine Gr Congratulations to my beautiful niece Katherine Grace and her husband Banks, who had the most meaningful and magical wedding yesterday.

Walking up the stairs of that Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Old Town Corfu felt like ascending the steps into heaven as you saw the excitement and joy on the faces of family members and friends celebrating this couple. I can only imagine how overwhelming it was for Katherine Grace as she walked up surrounded by love and with everyone anticipating her arrival as she prepared to marry the love of her life!

Father Gregory from Birmingham helped perform the ceremony, and afterward we celebrated with an unforgettable reception. People traveled from all over to be there, and having our family who lives in Athens join us too made it extra-special. Corfu is where Papou’s family was from, so this island is special to us. 

Katherine Grace is the oldest Kampakis cousin, and as my girls said in their toast, one reason why the Kampakis cousins are so close is because of her. She set the bar of how to love each other (just like her mom Renee did with her 2 younger siblings), and she’s been the glue for this group even now as young adults. Cousins are the best, and I’m thankful for the cousins we have on both the Kampakis and Kubiszyn side.

Lastly, fun fact: When Katherine Grace was in middle school, she was embarrassed about being Greek. None of her friends were Greek, and she didn’t like being different. Her mom told her, “I promise you, one day you’ll love it. My friends think it’s so cool that I’m Greek” and her mom was right. With age and maturity she began to embrace her heritage, and now here she is, married in the motherland. God is writing a beautiful story through her that now includes a new beginning with Banks.

We love you two, and we are so excited about your new life together!
    This past Wednesday, I heard a great conversation This past Wednesday, I heard a great conversation between two longtime friends, Allen Levi and Dicky Barlow.

Allen Levi is the author of “Theo of Golden”, which has sold 3 million copies since October. Dicky Barlow is the superintendent for Mountain Brook Schools. 

For 20+ years they’ve taken an annual guys trip consisting of 6 college friends. Allen was quick to say that only because of this group did “Theo of Golden” see the light of day. 

It’s a fascinating backstory packed with wisdom and truth, and I’ve shared it on my Substack. Comment THEO and I’ll send you the link, and make sure you subscribe to my Substack to get the latest posts🤍
    Ball of Roses for Sophie🌹 A fun weekend of celebra Ball of Roses for Sophie🌹 A fun weekend of celebrations and spending time with her sweet friends!
    Happy 28th anniversary to the love of my life!! I’ Happy 28th anniversary to the love of my life!! I’m a day late posting, but I couldn’t let it pass without giving thanks for Harry and our 30+ years together. Nancy Reagan often said that her life “began” when she met Ronald, and that’s how I feel about Harry too. He’s taught me more about the love of Christ than anyone on the planet, and I thank God for bringing us together and giving us the grace to make it this far despite our fallen nature and many flaws. HK, you’re more than I deserve, and I love you with all my heart. Cheers to us and many more anniversaries together! 🥂
    Are you planning and decorating your daughter’s co Are you planning and decorating your daughter’s college dorm room?

Comment DORM and I’ll message you my Amazon dorm room link. Link is in my bio too👆🏻 

After moving 3 daughters to college, my working list is a mix of practical + pretty. I choose items they can use throughout college or pass on to little sister. Happy shopping!!🤍
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