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Today my oldest child proved herself a good friend.  I’ve always known she was a good friend because she has so many friends.  Tonight, we picked one of her friends up to join us at our mid-week church night.  It was the friend’s birthday and her family was busy and Claire wanted to be with her on her birthday….so she invited her along.  Friend and I had to wait for Claire to finish at dance before church and friend said,...

I spent the week this week in a training course.  5 days, 8-10 hours a day.  It ended with a test to determine if I was qualified to be a Certified Lactation Counselor.  The test results will be available in 6-8 weeks.  I’m brain-dead from this week….but so glad to be home.  We looked at lots of research studies on lots of different subjects regarding breastfeeding.  One study had to do with peer pressure, and the power of persuasion.  An...

It has been awhile since I blogged last however, in my last posting (Aug. 16th, titled Make His name known) I reflected on how parenting can feel like battle, because it is! There is a very real enemy who is out to destroy families. I ended my reflection stating that next time I posted I would reflect on how we already have the victory. Let me share a bit of truth to encourage you as you fight the good fight! ...

If I had a quarter for every time I’ve heard, “You can’t save them all,” … well, I’d have a LOT of quarters!   → ...