On July 4, 2007, Emily Sofia entered this world weighing 10 pounds, 2 ounces. A beautiful bundle of baby girl. Our 5th child.The photo above was taken the day we brought her home. We're both in our ... Read More about Remembering Emily
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Thoughts from a Grieving Mother
Post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.I wanted to take a moment to blog about some things that have been going through my head as Emily's birthday approaches. I must warn you, though, my mood is solemn and not all these thoughts are ... Read More about Thoughts from a Grieving Mother
Intertwined
Post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.A network of delicate threads, like lace, between the two of you. One who was, One who is. A child lost, A child gained. A beauty shared that no one else will truly understand. A ... Read More about Intertwined
What If…I'm Pretending?
Post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.(Blog notes: Thank you Jill for the link to this powerful video! ) http://www.whatifimpretending.com The churches are full of "professing Christians," but WHAT IF? What if some of them, some of ... Read More about What If…I'm Pretending?
The Morning Sickness Has Arrived
Post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.The lapse in my entries is due to that age-old malady called morning sickness, better described as all-day sickness. So forgive me if I do not wax eloquent...I just do not feel very eloquent these ... Read More about The Morning Sickness Has Arrived
Enjoying YOUR Quiverfull
Post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Psalm 127:3-5 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath ... Read More about Enjoying YOUR Quiverfull
The Lord Has Considered Me…
Post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.About a month ago, I sat at my daughter's grave and talked aloud to her and to God. I do not know if our dear ones in Heaven can truly hear us, but it brings me comfort to speak aloud to my baby ... Read More about The Lord Has Considered Me…
Transforming the Mundane Into the Beautiful
Post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.The laundry room of most homes is a dreary place, often outfitted with cement walls and pipes in a dank basement setting. Occasionally, the washer and dryer are afforded a secret hideout behind closed ... Read More about Transforming the Mundane Into the Beautiful
A Corner for Memories
Post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.There has been a very precious addition to my home. It is place I go to when I am needing some time to remember. It is a corner for memories.It is a somewhat private place...tucked away in our ... Read More about A Corner for Memories
Lest Freedom be Expelled
Post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.My junior year in college, I walked into a required Anthropology class and listened wide-eyed as the professor proclaimed, "I am a Christian and I believe in evolution, and that is just the way it ... Read More about Lest Freedom be Expelled