I read this some time ago on Elisabeth Elliot’s newsletter. It’s such a help. When it seems like there is too many things and not enough time. When I’m tempted to worry about the future. When I wonder what God’s will is. When I don’t feel like doing… Read More »Do The Next Thing
Today is the last day of National Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. According to the American Heart Association – Out of 1,000 births, nine babies will have some form of congenital heart disorder. Nearly twice as many children die from congenital heart disease in the United States each… Read More »National CHD Awareness Week
There’s a new man in my life. (No, we didn’t get another dog.) He’s pretty interesting. He has gorgeous blue eyes. A smile that lights up his face. He loves my children. And my dog. (OK, maybe that’s pushing it a little.) And my chickens. (OK, that’s pushing… Read More »There’s a New Man in My Life
I was running the vacuum earlier, it was just about lunchtime, and lunch was ready before I finished. I called Zach and Maddie to get ready for lunch, and finished vacuuming. When I finished in the living room, I went into the kitchen and found that Maddie had… Read More »Can’t We All Just Get Along?
My Aunt sent me this recipe at just the time I was craving something sweet and chocolate. What great timing. I made it for us to enjoy while we watched a movie. Now, when you’re making a 5 minute single serving cake recipe for 6 people to enjoy,… Read More »5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
How do you catch up on 3 months of absence from blogging when your world has changed? I guess you really don’t. My oldest daughter, Kate, and her husband welcomed a beautiful little girl into the world on November 12, 2009. Little Aliyah Marie changed my world. I’m… Read More »Our World Turned Upside Down. And We Love Her
I’m almost at the Mother Hubbard state. You know, Old Mother HubbardWent to the cupboard,To give the poor dog a bone:When she came there,The cupboard was bare,And so the poor dog had none. Yep. My cupboards are getting pretty bare. I have food in the freezer for dinners,… Read More »It started with an Onion
Since the birth of Sophie, I’ve been surprised at how many people are shocked that I’m still nursing Emma. She’s not quite 18 months old, and if Sophie hadn’t been born, I never would have considered weaning her yet. Not unless she was ready, and she’s not. I… Read More »Breastfeeding Beyond Babyhood
Its been just over one month since my last post. Its amazing what can happen in a month. For example, this: Our precious little one was born on Thursday, September 17th at 5:46 pm. Weighing 8 pounds, and measuring 20 1/4 inches long. We named her Sophia Rose.… Read More »One Month
Over 6 pregnancies, I’ve definitely heard my share of comments about children, childbirth and pregnancy in general. For those of you who haven’t experienced the “joy” of tactless comments, I’ll share some with you here. Comment: “Haven’t you had that baby yet?”In my head: “Why, yes, actually. I… Read More »Things You Should Never Say to a Pregnant Woman