I have been trying to come up with a title for this post that won’t cause all the creeps in the world to find their way to my blog. So if you are one of those creepy people, you can leave now. Nothing here to see. What I really wanted to entitle this post is… [Read More]
I Am Second Outreach
*I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a free t-shirt as a “thank you” for promoting this cause. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.* We are very fortunate to attend a church that is extremely relevant. So relevant in fact that until I got the links for the… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: The Blessings Jar (Children’s Book)
After 19 straight days of rain, a slightly boring summer due to the new baby and limited play dates, we have definitely have had our share of disappointing days. I have had a grumpy Lulu on my hands several times because I had to take care of the baby and I wasn’t available to take… [Read More]
{Pregnancy} Pulling Out the Thorn
When I first started this blog, I had planned to write extensively about our desire for a 3rd child. I believed that this was one of the purposes of my blog and I looked forward to sharing our different but difficult journey. I started a series called Paying {Praying} for #3 in which I shared… [Read More]
He was so “Good”
Christmas time is where we hear about how important it is for kids to be “good” because we know that Santa is watching. T-shirts, songs, books all proclaim the importance of good behavior and anything less than “good” brings a punishment of coal and sticks. Well, at least that is how the story goes. I personally have… [Read More]
A Crown of Beauty for Ashes
It was a normal day, when the news started to spread across our office. A co-worker, a friend, her daughter, only 8, gone. We gathered, a room full of mothers, in shock. How? Why? Each taking a deep breath as the story was repeated over and over again. I couldn’t find the tears as I… [Read More]
Faith Through Cancer: Undoing Christmas
One of my favorite Christian worship singers is an unknown folk musician by the name of Noelle Shearer. Noelle’s music speaks directly to my soul on so many levels. She has a handful of albums but on one particular album, the Arc of Grace she has a song titled “Undo the Laundry.” While I have no idea… [Read More]