Caroline TeSelle

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Hi!

I’m so glad you’re here – there are thousands of websites out there & I’m so thankful you clicked over. Here’s a little bit about me:

My name is Caroline TeSelle. Currently, I live in Lemont, IL, a southwest suburb of Chicago.  I say currently,  because in 23 years of marriage to this amazing man, we have called several places home.

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When anyone asks me “Where are you from?” I always say, “How much time do you have?”  Since we were married in 1997 we have lived in Maryland, Iowa, Ohio, North Carolina, Illinois, back to North Carolina & back to Illinois. It has been quite a journey! Add to that the 12 homes we moved in & out of and of course, along the way, we became parents to these amazing kids:

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We are a close family & we strive to put the needs of others above our own.

I am a virtual assistant for writers and a dream cheerleader for friends.

Since 2007, I have been writing in this space with the hope of encouraging you in your marriage, home & friendships.

A few random things about me:

  • I’m an ISFJ, Enneagram 9.
  • I’m a hope*writer!
  • My husband and I make a great cooking team – I marinade, he grills.
  • Assistant for Tsh Oxenreider and The Nest Fest
  • I love dark chocolate, especially this one!
  • My first job was at the White House
  • My favorite book as a kid was Watership Down

Favorite Posts:

What to Do When Your Choice to “Miss Out” Was the Right Decision
Restlessness Uncovered
Planting Pom Poms & Cheering on Dreams
Dear Me (a letter to my younger self)
I Love Cemeteries
A Summer Kind of Faith

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Hi! My name is Caroline TeSelle and I'm currently doing life with my husband & 4 kids in our little corner of the world. Read more.

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How it started...to how it’s going. ⁣ ⁣ Happ How it started...to how it’s going. ⁣
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Happy 24th Anniversary @gregteselle! I’m so glad we’re on this journey of not seeking happily ever after together! ❤️ ⁣
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📸 top left to bottom right: CSSM 1989, 2-22-97, church directory 1997, Baird wedding 2002, Waynesville 2014, Smoky Mountains 2015, Dobie wedding 2010, Graduation 2020, February 2021. #tesellelife
Say hello to my new “heart”. If you’ve been Say hello to my new “heart”. If you’ve been following along with my health journey, here’s an update: (check out the ❤️ saved highlight in my profile some more details) on 2/12/21 I had a CRT-D device placed in my chest to help resynchronize my heart (if you’d like to read about CRT-Ds there’s a link in my bio).⁣
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Our bodies are miracles, aren’t they? As well as the team of doctors, nurses, and staff at Mayo that took care of me last week. I trusted them to do the jobs they’ve been trained to do so that I can feel better. They are miracle workers. I’ll know in 3 months at my check-up if the procedure has been successful in making my heart ejection fraction higher. ⁣
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We are so thankful for the Mayo team and our family and friends across the country that were praying for us. Ultimately, because of my faith in Jesus, he is responsible for all the answered prayers this week. ⁣
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God is so good. And here’s the thing, if the outcome of the surgery from last Friday would have been different, because of our eternal perspective and faith in Jesus, I believe we still would be proclaiming God’s goodness. ⁣
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The words on my heart as I prepared for surgery were: Jesus, Hope, Faith, Trust, and Restore. They will continue to be my words as I heal. ⁣
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Love you, friends ❤️⁣
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p.s. We’ve nicknamed the device Pete, affectionately after my Grandmother Pete. She was small in height but mighty in spirit. Not much could stop her! 💪🏻⁣
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#tesellelife #heartfailure #dilatedcardiomyopathy #mayoclinic #americanheartassociation #bostonscientific #crtd
❤️ We are supporting @american_heart today on ❤️ We are supporting @american_heart today on #wearredday to spread awareness that cardiovascular disease claims the lives of 1 in 3 women! ⁣
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💃🏻 Watch my stories to hear more behind the reason why this is so important to us this year.
“The visual cues of nature—the dormant trees, “The visual cues of nature—the dormant trees, the subdued color, the stillness—remind me of my own need for restoration.” @andrea.debbink
F O U R T E E N. How is this possible? Happy Birth F O U R T E E N. How is this possible? Happy Birthday, Eden! We love you Schmeede 😚
S I X T E E N. Happy Birthday, Stone! We love you S I X T E E N. Happy Birthday, Stone! We love you so much! #tesellelife
We are always thankful when Dakota comes to visit We are always thankful when Dakota comes to visit and this time, celebrating Christmas and the beginning of 2021 together was a memorable one! Games, puzzles, lots of coffee, yummy food, legos, Minecraft, Wonder Woman 84, Advent, and most importantly—SNOW! ❄️ ⁣
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Congrats on your new job @dmswim and we hope to see you again soon!
Merry Christmas, friends!🎄⁣ ⁣ “For the jo Merry Christmas, friends!🎄⁣
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“For the joy set before him he endured the cross...” Hebrews 12:2⁣
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You are the joy that was set before him. ⁣
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Jesus endured the cross for us and considered it joy. ⁣
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How can we experience true joy? Joy that outlasts the turmoil of 2020? Joy that surpasses all understanding? Joy that isn’t stolen by a diagnosis? One answer: Jesus. ⁣
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May your true joy be made more complete this Christmas by remembering what Jesus has done for you.
Seven years ago, my journey of working with @tshox Seven years ago, my journey of working with @tshoxenreider began because of her friendship with @thenester. This online world can have its headaches + difficulties, but I cannot imagine what my life would be like without the friendships I’ve made through these online connections. ⁣
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Today, my final post on the @artofsimple is up. Tsh will be closing this chapter of her life at the end of 2020 and I’m honored to have been a small part of it. ⁣
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In my post, I’m sharing my good list. One of them is the idea of listing your Yays. Click the link in my profile to read it. ⁣
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What are some of your Yays from 2020?
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