It's been nearly two weeks since our sweet baby girl officially joined our family. What a whirl-wind of emotions it has been. Thursday February 8th, just minutes before midnight, Alan and I arrived eagerly at the hospital, suitcase and pillows in tow. We were immediately led back to our room and the induction process quickly … Continue reading Love at the End of the Rainbow: A Birth Story
Tonight is the Night!
Tonight at 12:01am we will be admitted to the hospital to begin the induction of our sweet baby girl. God has taught us so much in the waiting and I'll have plenty to share on this in time, but here's a sweet look down the belly bump lane as we count down to the moment … Continue reading Tonight is the Night!
The Breaking and the Remaking
I had not planned on taking a 6 week hiatus from writing. I've had plenty to say, plenty of moments where I had thought of putting pen to paper but oddly I couldn't wield myself to the task of writing. I've stayed in my head a lot. This usually isn't great for me as an … Continue reading The Breaking and the Remaking
Homeschool Part 3- Choosing a Curriculum
Once we made the decision to homeschool (which was by far the hardest jump to make) choosing a curriculum was super easy. I had a few things I was looking for: Biblical based teaching Format/lesson plans already created Uncomplicated I know that sounds like a weird list, but I was already overwhelmed with our new … Continue reading Homeschool Part 3- Choosing a Curriculum
Homeschool Part 2- Core Values
Have you ever been asked what your personal Core Values are? How about what the Core Values are for your family? I've been familiar with this term for a long time. When I was in professional ministry, living overseas, the organization we worked with had it's own set of Core Values, and they were beautiful. … Continue reading Homeschool Part 2- Core Values
Homeschool Part 1- The Decision
This post has been a long time coming. I've had some time recently, particularly in the last week to reflect on our journey as the year comes to an end. So much has changed from May of 2016 when I first learned I was pregnant to now as we finally expect the arrival of our … Continue reading Homeschool Part 1- The Decision
#thankful thursday- 16 years
16 years. 16 years ago this month, everything changed. I found new life. All the hurt and shame was wiped clean and I handed over everything I had been painfully lugging around on my back to Jesus. I remember in jr. high feeling so sad and empty, emotions that would continue on with me. I … Continue reading #thankful thursday- 16 years
#thankful thursday- for better or worse
Today is Alan's day off. He works swing shift now and often times we are like passing ships during the night, errr... day. I can hear the trailings of his voice from the girls' room where I know he is snuggled up with them reading three chapters from one of our homeschool books. They cherish … Continue reading #thankful thursday- for better or worse
#Thankful Thursday- Dominican Life
It's Wednesday afternoon, the day before I will post this article. Downstairs, the cuckoo chimes 3:30pm. I can faintly here my kiddos laughing to Wild Kratts now beginning downstairs while snuggled up next to each other under a warm blanket. They love PBS- something new to them since we've returned from the DR. Upstairs, the … Continue reading #Thankful Thursday- Dominican Life
#thankful thursday- family
As the holidays approach they bring about such a beautiful season, but for many they can bring stress, tension, and sadness. For me they bring both. I love the holidays and all the magic they usher in, but they also lead me to waters of deep reflection, of mourning over the past- both last year … Continue reading #thankful thursday- family
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