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This past few days, my hubby has continued his summer tradition of a “Daddy vacation” and he’s taken our twins out of town for a few days, which gives me some quiet time at home, to complete a few projects, but mostly just to recharge my battery. → ...

Jesus talks about childlike faith and He applauds it. He say’s that if anyone should come to Him with faith like a child He will welcome him.  (Matt 18:4, 19:14) → ...

The story of Jonah’s reluctance to obey God and go to Ninevah to “cry out against it” reminds me of my own reluctance to fully trust and obey Him. Jonah tried to run as far as he could in the opposite direction.  → ...

God definitely epuips us for the work he has for us to do.  Seemingly since birth, God has made me an easily organized person.  I take no credit for this, to God be the glory alone!  Still, I am extremely grateful to Him for this blessing of organization.  It has made managing the home for a large family not only easier but desirable;  I really enjoy managing our home! Now my struggle is → ...

Sometimes life and the season of parenting that I am in gets me gasping for air.  Life keeps me on the run and sometimes out of balance.   Some days the prayer warrior in me doesn’t make it out to battle.  Some times I fight for it in the hours of the early morning and some times I don’t.  I truly believe God understands the season that I am in, He doesn’t want me to live in guilt over time lost....

Have I said this before?   Maybe?   If so, it’s worth saying again.   If you are married, take the time.  Spend time–ALONE–with your spouse.  At least a date night.  Better yet, or weekend or a true blue vacation! → ...

I have been struggling for a couple of weeks after having the opportunity to try and talk with a gal who was facing an unplanned pregnancy.  I first met her when she was 13 – 14 weeks pregnant and was certain that her only choice was an abortion.  I tried as best I could to help her see the other choices; she seemed to listen as we talked through options as well as working through the consequences of choosing abortion. ...

1.  Be honest with yourself and your trusted family and friends.  Things don’t always have to be “fine….good” 2.  Eat good food with health in mind…..whole, pure, non-processed foods like fresh fruits and veggies in season. 3.  Pray more. 4.  Let others pray for you and pray over you. 5.  Carve out time each day for exercise of some kind.  (Still working on this one myself) 6.  Treat yourself to a latte or hot fudge sundae or pedicure or massage….or whatever makes you feel special. 7....

I just spent some time catching up on the Katelyn’s Fund blog. It’s so important to find community with other families on similar journeys. The adoption journey to be incredibly isolating at times. It’s hard to be real about both the challenges and the blessings. That’s why Niki’s post titled, “tied to the heart and not the cord…” was so meaningful to me. → ...