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Motherhood: the messy & gross
Last week started on Monday with my daughter waking up sniffly. She wasn’t in full-blown cold mode. She wasn’t in too sick to want to play mode. She was just a bit sniffly. Being the awesome mother that I am, …
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My life is moving forward
A movie date night to see the latest Captain America movie, a shopping trip and dinner out with the husband and kiddos at a nearby outdoor mall and a Sunday morning at church. Over the weekend, these events took place …
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Getting real about friendships
I’ve been thinking about people and relationships a lot lately for a wide variety of reasons. I’ve been thinking about the relationships in my life that mean the most to me and the relationships that have fallen by the wayside. …
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A lesson of hope from the past
A few weeks ago, my parents went on a vacation that included a blast from their past. And by their past, I mean a time way before my brother or I were born. Back when they were just Danny and …
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Taking time to just be still
Ssssshhhhhhh. Do you hear that? Listen closely. Nope? Me either! I hear nothing, absolutely nothing — and it’s glorious! For the first time in ages, I am in my house completely alone, except for my loyal pooch who is eyeing …
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Learning to be crafty
I learned early on after meeting my husband way back in high school that he liked to draw. He’s an artistic guy. He has a great eye for color and can make drawings come to life. Art isn’t his occupation. …
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The push and pull of motherhood
Not that long ago while my daughter was trying to prolong going to sleep by keeping me in her room, she stopped me as I got to the door and said, “But, I’ll miss you while I’m asleep.” I’m a …
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Two new spiritual favorites
The last couple of years, I’ve shared some of my favorite things with you guys on here. I’ve shared favorite products, favorite foods, favorite recipes and all sorts of things. Today I share perhaps some of the most important favorites …
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The words of my mouth
My days are pretty similar to one another — seven days a week. The majority of the time, I like the predictability of my life. I find it safe and reassuring. Every so often, I long for something to break …