I could tell by the fine paper, guests, and location (a beautiful and historic hotel downtown) that this was a high-brow event. As a mostly-stay-at-home mother, my wardrobe is the opposite of high-brow. I refuse to ruin decent clothes with the snot-kisses and jam-hugs of motherhood. I had nothing appropriate for fine dinner with the wealthy…

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It was a difficult, tiring week. We’re making arrangements for children for an overnight visit to the hospital next week. We’re facing sinful hearts and sinful tongues. We’re practicing truth-telling, humility, helpfulness, and respect. And I’m battling selfishness and despondence by counting a thousand (or more) gifts with Ann. 11. The kids’ joy at the…

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At the Relevant Conference in October, I received a copy of “Frame the Clouds” for myself, and 5 CDs to give away to you! I’ve greatly enjoyed this album, finding encouragement for the place I’m at in my walk with God. She has a beautiful voice that reminds me of Sarah McLachlan. Christa has an…

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This week’s Faith Jam at The Faith Barista is on our dreams for Christmas. At first, I wasn’t going to write anything because I don’t have any dreams for Christmas this year. We went through the motions for the kids two years ago. It was just 2 months after our oldest daughter had died, and…

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I had to laugh at an email I received over the weekend. It’s from a blog network wanting to add me, and the message was very flattering. Especially this line: “This can help further establish you as an authority on raising a child.” Hahahahahahah!!!! I’m so far from an authority on child-rearing. In fact, because…

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I am a great starter. I love the excitement, the energy, the optimism of starting something new. I dive in with gusto, make super-human progress for the first few days, and then somewhere in the guts of the project, get bogged down, and lay it aside. That’s when I lose steam. What was supposed to…

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