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I remember being told that parenting is one of the hardest, yet most rewarding things you will ever do. No one could’ve prepared me for the joys that we have experienced, the changes within ourselves, and how the challenges continually grow us. One thing I never really thought much about was our child having acid…
Before I had Mazy, I was more than involved as a youth pastor’s wife. I was making copious amounts of food, going to every event, and really, doing what I loved. In fact, when I was a freshman in college, I had declared youth ministry as my major, until a lunch table conversation with a…
On Sunday Dan and I took a walk. On that walk, God revamped something in us – He gave us a renewed passion for life. As we walked and talked, we realized we need to keep moving forward. I know I have mentioned that numerous times before. The life God has us living right now is…
It’s the subject that gets brought up often, but a question that doesn’t always come up. Will we have more kids? It’s a subject that I LOVE to talk about, but I think people fear to ask the question. How many kids do we plan on having? Will we adopt? Will Mazy have a brother…
Start the list: You haven’t finished the laundry. You haven’t made that new recipe. You haven’t organized your kids’ papers. You haven’t made a “good” supper in weeks. You haven’t exercised in who knows how long. You haven’t done this. And you haven’t done that. I am sure you can fill in the blanks. Think…
This past week has been one for the books. I NEVER expected spending the entire week at U of M, but it was just how it was meant to be. And I see God’s hand in it, knowing I couldn’t do life at home. It was where I had to be. I will spare you…