June 14th, 2008 at 10:31am |
A wise woman builds her home; a foolish woman tears hers down with her own hands.
Proverbs 14:1
There is so much building we can do as wives and mothers that we may not realize. And in the same way, we can destroy. And though it’s nice, it doesn’t require an “on board” spouse [...]
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June 13th, 2008 at 10:10am |
My dear friend Beth’s husband, Guy, was in an accident with his motorcycle and landed on his feet!
Check it out here!
We’re so grateful that Guy is fine. Thanking God!
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June 6th, 2008 at 11:49pm |
I am thankful for…
711. …God making it clear to me that I should be involved with Thin Again. And this time, all the way through and all the way involved.
712. …finding that I have a lot more to write about lately.
713. …a husband and a son who make my days good.
714. [...]
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June 5th, 2008 at 1:18pm |
Emma is going home! Thank you all for your prayers! You can see the happy girl in Heather’s post HERE.
God is so good!
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May 17th, 2008 at 1:16am |
696. Music!! Tonight I learned about two great sites: Last.FM (Thanks Amy!) and Pandora.com (Thanks hon!)
697. J5’s genuine sweetness to counteract his new independence assertion techniques that require Mommy to utilize a number of patience building practices.
698. J4. He’s amazing.
699. Sleep - I need to experience more of [...]
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May 7th, 2008 at 1:06pm |
I’m choosing to do a gratitude post today because what I really want to do is whine and complain about being miserably sick (along with my 2 1/2 year old…) on my birthday, but I know that’s not the graceful way out of this particular “down time”.
One Thousand Gifts - Part 84
686. My mom’s [...]
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April 24th, 2008 at 11:09pm |
One Thousand Gifts - Part 83
681. The patience of my little sister to talk me through hair styling 101.
682. Skype to enable us to have the conversation with vision not just description.
683. J5’s way of saying “Did you have fun…?” after everything we do.
684. My mom
685. Each and every one [...]
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April 19th, 2008 at 11:42pm |
It was a wonderful day with my boys. Just did a bunch of house stuff. Shopped. Spent time together. I really am blessed.
Tomorrow we go off to find a second cache! I can’t wait.
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April 17th, 2008 at 11:05pm |
671. Got to chat with my girlfriend, Amy, who now has taken full custody of her newly adopted daughter, Karina! They’re still in Kazakhstan and doing very well.
672. Spent the morning with J5 at the first of this sessions park district program for his age group. Tiring, but good!
673. First [...]
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April 15th, 2008 at 8:28pm |
661. Fresh spring breeze and warm sunshine
662. Toddler legs flying as fast as they can, exploring every corner of the back yard. Back and forth. Back and forth. Head down, topped with an oversized knitted hat from grandma, charging into the breeze. Rosy cheeks. Slightly drippy nose. [...]
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