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  • The grief no one talks about

    Who knew it could be considered grieving? A beautiful mama I follow on Instagram shared about a grief that comes when expecting the next child. She’s expecting her fourth. Yes, grief. I never would have thought to put it that way. But how spot on. At some point, an expecting mom realizes that her baby…

  • PSA, brownie lovers!!

    I have found the best recipe to make from scratch! For a few years I’ve baked for crowds (40+ sometimes) and have blended my share of box mixes. I’ve made an habit of replacing the water with milk, the oil for melted butter, and adding our special vanilla. This from-scratch recipe–which was as simple as…

  • Ready or Not, Here She Comes

    Ever wondered what is a precipitous delivery? Now you’ll know. I didn’t need to look to know. Can you see her head? The dispatcher on the line asked Chris. She’s COMING!! I gasped before a groan traveled up my belly and throat, and I braced through another excruciating contraction. Then I pushed with all my…

  • Heroes

    Heroes

    Madam Turnbull, a missionary to Haiti has made an incredible difference there. After she and her husband got married in and lived in Haiti only a minute percentage of Haitians could read… now 50% can!! And that means they can read the Bible. To visit with her in person and hear her speak (and not…

  • This Summer I’m Ready

    This Summer I’m Ready

    Cue the rev of the central air; a mockingbird with his spiral song; the hum of a small plane overhead. These are the sounds of summer. Breathe in the warmth of the early sun spilling over your face, filling your mind with the slosh of waves rolling around sandy feet. Where did you stash your…

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