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20 Mar

The Stinkin’ Spoon

 This blog post was written by my ever-talented husband, Micah.  Enjoy a lesson in love at our supper table.   Four sets of eyes staring at me around the table: three in judgment and one in what could best be described as “heartbroken confusion.”  → ...

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11 Mar

When God Moves a Mountain…

..and another, and another, and another, we are amazed and realize we have no good thing apart from Him! This week as we celebrate one year home with Khloie, I can’t help but reflect on all that God did to get her here! → ...

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07 Mar

Refresh

It has been a looong winter for those of us living in the Midwest.  Words like “polar vortex” have become a common phrase and I get excited when temperatures reach 20 degrees.  I’m tired of the snow, the cold, the freezing wind chills, & the gray skies.  Life seems dreary and monotonous.  → ...

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06 Mar

Waiting

Waiting is so HARD! Especially waiting on God’s timing for adoptions. Sooner is better, right Lord? The sooner they are home with us the better?   It’s so hard when God says wait. Or when circumstances arise that were unforeseen that block your path. → ...

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05 Mar

A Good Read

This article from NPR is an interesting piece regarding the effects of  institutionalization on children’s brains.   → ...

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03 Mar

Migraine Monday – HELP!

I woke up this morning with a migraine.  I have never in my 42 years had a migraine.  I have heard others talk about getting them and have seen my sister with one, but never have I had one … until today.    → ...

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27 Feb

The Day I Found Easter Dresses in the Attic

With ten kids at home, I was dreading the seasonal clothing changeover.  It means I climb a ladder into the cold attic and start handing marked boxes down into the hands of children who can’t wait to tear through them like it’s Christmas morning. → ...

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26 Feb

Navigating the World of Social Media with Contentment

It’s hard to believe, but it was only a few years ago where what we saw in public from our friends and neighbors was our only glimpse into their lives. Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter are a few of the social mediums that have changed this. Now we can look in and see a family sitting down at dinner, siblings playing, an exercise selfie, an amazing homemade dessert, or a new haircut.  We get a camera view into the private lives...

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25 Feb

Say Something Loving

Valentine’s Day hit us hard this year.  We bought our valentines at the very last minute and the choices were limited, especially for my sixth grader. We couldn’t find the class lists. We had to tear apart birthday treats in order to have enough Valentines candy for gifts, and I had to drive the girls to school so they could get a drink from the gas station on the way to school.   Mom fail…  

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22 Feb

What If?

What if God really does want to use that thing I’m going through for His glory and for my good?  Is it true that something good really could come from this? Have you ever thought there’s no way … → ...

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