On Mother’s Day

On Mother’s Day

If you were asked to create an experience that would define your mom, what would you do? For me, I would pull out my favorite devotional readers, pack my chocolate and coffee (and maybe some oranges), and head out to the beach, just an hour or so before sunset. Set a...
It’s a Zoo . . .

It’s a Zoo . . .

In March we went to our local zoo, which is by far one of our favorite outings here in town. We struggle with weather and the wind, and heat, and pollen, but it doesn’t change how much we love seeing the animals, how much Oldest enjoys sharing some new...
Allowing for Help

Allowing for Help

I just got off the phone with a nation-wide home nursing company. While answering the questions the recruiter had for me, about Littlest’s health, our family’s needs, days we need covered (and nights!), and all of that, the recruiter mentioned in passing...
Hope Inextinguishable

Hope Inextinguishable

Six years ago on Dec. 22, 2010 we got the news that Littlest had a spinal defect known as Spina Bifida (I was 18 weeks along in his pregnancy). We were given SO MUCH HOPE at our perinatologist’s office: that he would walk, that he would have “simple”...
2016 ends, and a New Year begins. . .

2016 ends, and a New Year begins. . .

We used to write annual Christmas letters, with cards that featured a posed family photo set in a custom-designed-by-me setting. Then about six years ago, we started slipping, and started to write New Year’s letters… then we continued to slip further and...

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