I really meant to post this a few days ago, but an unexpected (and truly amazing) trip the beach was offered to us and so we are busy enjoying the sun and the sand. We head back to Asia in … Continue reading
May 9, 2013
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Category Archives: A Few Thoughts
May 4, 2013
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Eight Years of Scrapping
I’ve always been a memory keeper. In high school and college I filled journal after journal with the overflow of my mind. My heart needed a place to keep its words and those lined books were the perfect spot. It … Continue reading
April 29, 2013
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Embrace the Chaos
It was one of those moments when my heart and mind took photos and tucked them away for future use. What appeared to be a normal Sunday afternoon would forever change my life and set the stage for our family’s … Continue reading
April 25, 2013
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High Highs and Low Lows
It was 1999 and I was working at a residential treatment center for what they called “high-potential, under-achieving” teens. I worked in a home with about eight girls, all with moderate to severe emotional and behavioral issues. I supported the house parents … Continue reading
April 19, 2013
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A Birth Story
It’s hard to believe that a month has almost passed since our sweet Zachary entered our family. The weeks since have been full —very full. We’re gearing up for our return to Asia and at the same time, we are … Continue reading
April 2, 2013
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10 Days
It’s been ten days since we welcomed our sweet new boy into our family. It’s been a wonderful (though insanely busy) ten days and I am afraid I am failing miserably at finding the elusive balance between doing and resting. … Continue reading
March 18, 2013
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FIVE
Each new child brings much more than another body into the home. A new child means an addition (and shift) in relationships. Welcoming a new baby into our family will mean welcoming seven new two-person relationships as well as a … Continue reading
March 15, 2013
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Still Waiting
Katie has been waiting to turn five. Or rather, “to turn Avery’s age.” Avery is our next door neighbor and for some reason, Katie just couldn’t wait to be her age. And now she is…at least for another few weeks. … Continue reading
February 27, 2013
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Waiting
Daffodil picking…proof that spring is just around the corner This time is hard for me. It’s the waiting. Waiting for our little guy to arrive. Waiting on bits and pieces of needed information to make decisions. Waiting on God’s … Continue reading
February 2, 2013
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Our Week
It wasn’t a normal week. But then again, is any week ever normal? The birthday girl requested steak, shrimp, and “baby noodles” (something her dad used to make for her when we lived in Malaysia) for her birthday dinner. We … Continue reading