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Meet Rayel...

In April 2020, I became a mother to our sweet son, Arden. Though medical motherhood and disability parenting hasn't been easy, it has given me a sense of confidence and pushed me to share the real me with the world. I love being creative, sharing my outfits and inspiration, decorating my home for real life, and talking about our trials and tribulations as parents of a wonderfully made, medically complex little boy.

Our Little Family: Rayel, Brodi, & Arden

The Lockharts live on an acreage in Northern Alberta, Canada. Brodi works outside the home as a physiotherapist, and Rayel is a teacher, but is currently full-time caregiver and stay-at-home-mom for Arden.

I believe that every day that we are here should be celebrated and cherished. I strive to live a simple life filled with everything that creates happiness and fulfillment for me. Life comes with hardships, but every challenge presents us with an opportunity to grow and persevere. The universe never gives us more than we can handle. All seasons of life are important. It's up to you to see the beauty in every moment.

RAYEL LOCKHART

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Self Care for Anxious Days

November 3, 2021

Anxious days come and go, and I think it’s important to have a good self care routine established for when they do come. It’s like having a plan to look after yourself. We do it for our physical health. We exercise, drink water, go to…

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Halloween Throwback

October 27, 2021
Bonnie & Clyde

Halloween is only 4 days away, and we’re excited to dress up as a family! Here are some of our past Halloween costumes! We can’t wait to share this year’s costumes! XO, Rayel…

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Arden’s First Time in a Restaurant

October 26, 2021

Last night we went to The Keg in Grande Prairie to celebrate our beautiful niece Ashlynn’s 21st birthday! Not only was this a milestone for Ash, but it was also a big step for Arden! This was the first time we’ve taken Arden into any…

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Update: Arden’s October 21/21 Appointments

October 22, 2021

Yesterday we were in Edmonton for two of Arden’s appointments. We traveled down the night before, stayed the night, attended the appointments, and then drove home yesterday afternoon. Needless to say it was a lot of hours in the car in a short time, but…

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It’s Toddler Time! Arden has Decided that Sleep is a Thing of the Past…

October 19, 2021

Lately, it has become abundantly clear that Arden has left babyhood, and is now becoming a toddler! Once set in stone and working perfectly, his sleep schedule is now all over the place. He has mostly decided that being put to bed at night is…

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It’s Been a While!

October 18, 2021

It feel as if life has been speeding by lately! Our days seem long and full, but somehow, the weeks seem to be going by faster than I realize. This year I’ve really enjoyed paying attention to every small part of nature’s changes, and fall…

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A Peak at Our Fall So Far…

October 5, 2021

XO, Rayel…

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Defining Our Identities: Shifting the Focus from Career to Passion

October 1, 2021

Lately I’ve been having a difficult time responding when people ask, “What do you do?” In our society, when people ask this question, what they really mean is,” What do you do for work? What is your job? Do you have a career?” When asked…

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Update: Arden’s September ’21 Trach Clinic

September 27, 2021

On Friday Arden had “trach clinic,” which fortunately, we were able to participate in over the phone instead of driving all the way to Edmonton and staying in a hotel. We had all good things to talk about with our team, and I’m so excited…

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Update: Arden’s (2nd) Pin Removal Trip

September 14, 2021

The past two weeks have been incredibly busy. There have been quiet moments, but when we’re traveling for Arden’s appointments, it seems like we all become a little extra tired and worn out. Yesterday was the first day in a while that we haven’t had…

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