The Reason for the Giant Knot in My Stomach…

After surviving several rounds of cutbacks and layoffs over the past few months, Brad was let go from his job today. It’s disappointing, upsetting, nerve-racking, and extremely sad to say goodbye to a company that has cared for and accommodated our family, and to loose our only source of full-time income.  We know that we …

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Crazy Love

I don’t do book clubs.  I’ve never participated in one.  I’m not a literature buff.  I don’t wear smarticles (spectacles + smart) when I read.  I don’t journal. HOWEVER…  I do enjoy a good read.  I particularly enjoy a book that makes an impact.  One that I don’t tuck away on the bookshelf when I’m …

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Covenant Relationship

Although I had the greatest intentions to sit down and hash out a much overdue Keepin’ It Real Rewinds post, I’d like to share something that’s been on my heart the past couple of days.  Now let me warn you things that come out of my heart and onto the computer screen are not always …

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Multiple Pregnancy: Expecting the Unexpected

"Behind every baby is an unbelievable story."  Discovery Health is revealing the stories behind some unbelievable pregnancies and births during Baby Week, premiering Sunday-Friday, June 14-19 at 8P e/p on Discovery Health. Programs included in the week’s lineup: Twins By Surprise; Little Parents, Big Pregnancy; Births Beyond Belief; Obese & Pregnant, and others that are …

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1/118 Chance

I just wanted to remind you folks that you’ve got just a few more days to enter the Snapfish $50 gift card giveaway over at www.makesquadshappy.blogspot.com! Just leave me a comment over there telling me about your favorite photographed memory of your father.   Right now, you have a 1/118 chance of winning, which is a …

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Keepin’ It Real Rewinds 12

First Trimester: Although it’s a bit of a blur now, the uncertain days of the first trimester seemed to last a lifetime.  Every week, we returned to my RE (Reproductive Endocrinologist) to complete blood work and count heartbeats while we held our breaths. Although we knew that one or more of the embryos disappearing or …

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FAQs Part 2

During my move to WordPress, we rearranged some things. You can find the content that used to be here on the FAQ: Part 2 page.

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4 Little Firemen…

Over the weekend Brad’s family joined us at our church to watch the movie Fireproof.  Tell me you’ve seen it… It richly depicts that marriage IS worth fighting for!  One of my favorite quotes from the movie is, "Fireproof doesn’t mean that a fire will never come, but that when it comes, you’ll be able …

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