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Cold, Empty Arms
Or the Mother’s Day Itch Mother’s Day is a tough day for women. Many women have spoken out about their personal struggle. Now I am. In the picture above… what you don’t see is the deep pain behind that smile. When I was newly married, my friends had babies. As I looked down at the…
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8 secrets to blissful weeks with your newborn
8 sustainable tips you can practice even when you’re back to work. Lists. Lists. Lists. Even before you’re released from the hospital you’re given lists of what you can and cannot do. Ever notice how contradicting they are? As a brand new mom with the tiniest human depending solely on you, you need some positivity…
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That Should Never Have Happened to You
These words were spoken over me not too long ago. Have you ever told someone: “I’m so sorry that had to happen to you” or “That should never have happened to you”? These words were spoken over me not too long ago. My winter holidays were overshadowed by an individual’s lack of judgment. And while…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…