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I’ve heard it said often, that this is a Christmas like no other! Loss, difficulty, sickness, stress, simplicity, and calm are just a few words that come to mind. I can think of so many that this Christmas will bring many tears, pain, longing, and grieving. And for others, simplicity, calm, reflection, and peace. No…
I am a to-do list girl. I LOVE to make lists and accomplish them. The more things I can cross off in a day, the more accomplished I feel. And unfortunately, often I see my success defined by how much I can accomplish. In other words, I end up trying to do a LOT. The…
Maybe you are wondering just as much as we are, when this baby girl is going to come… Well, it doesn’t look like she is going to be making her appearance anytime soon (as in the next few days). We started off the week really wanting her here, but the thing is, basketball season is…
When have you had a hard time accepting reality? When have you pushed aside the truth about your situation, only to find it scream at you later? I am not very good at letting anything slow me down. Just ask my husband. I am great at pushing through until whatever I am fighting against, pushes…
Can I just say how thankful I am to be on this side of all my heart surgeries? This time last year I was just trying to survive being at home, wondering if I could do it. It was incredibly difficult some days, but we made it through and I look at where I am…
Is Christmas past already? Hard to believe we are sitting on the other side of December 25! Dan and I were able to make it back to Michigan for Christmas! Friday night, after my basketball game, we drove through the night and made it to my parents at about 9:00am! We were so thankful we…