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Precious

Eric and I watched the movie ‘Precious‘ last night. This is a raw and difficult movie to watch as it follows one young girl’s life in the midst of physical, emotional and sexual abuse at the hands of her parents. It…

Tripping Over a Loose Wire

Today, Claire informed me during lunch that she thought one of the wires on her braces had come loose. Upon inspection…sure enough…a loose wire hanging out, poking her inside the cheek! Called the ortho office, closed on Friday but they have…

Chariot Dust

I am re-reading an excellent little book written by Robert J. Morgan called The Red Sea Rules. In it, the author examines the truths found in the Exodus story when the Israelites are being pursued by Pharaoh’s army in the wilderness…

Jacob

When I think about my son, Jacob, the phrase “more than meets the eye” comes to my mind. This was certainly true when he was born. Weighing in at a very, very healthy 9lbs 10 oz (can I get an ‘amen’ ladies?)…

A Tribute…

If you look closely at our family tree, you will see a small white heart on the imprint of my hands. Sometimes people have asked about it. It is a tribute to our unborn baby, which we lost to a miscarriage…

Claire

I remember holding my daughter a few days after she was born; tears streaming down my cheeks and thinking: “Loving you is going to break my heart!” I am sure this was due in part to sleep deprivation and post pregnancy hormone…

Our Family Tree

I am not the most “crafty” or artistic lady! I have had to come to terms with this over the years in regards to things such as my childrens’ birthday cakes – just ask Eric about the carousel cake disaster on…