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Seth Turns Eight
2014 comes with birthdays to celebrate, a year to reflect on; Seth is eight today. How to fit it all into a pesky top ten list is a conundrum, but we do what we can. 1) Intensity is key. Call it...
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Eliza Turns Ten
We’ve got double digits in the house! Eliza is ten, yet I’m convinced it was mere weeks ago when she turned nine. Convinced. The pictures tell another story though, showing a full year of growth, a...
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Dedicated to God
On Sunday, February 23rd, we dedicated Titus to God, in front of, and with, the body of Christ gathered at Bethlehem Baptist Church. These are the words of dedication spoken by our pastor over Titus:...
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An Update, FAQ, and Prayer Requests
The months keep on and Titus has been in our arms for a full 7 plus ten days. It’s hard to find words for how grateful we are to have him. It’s frustrating for me because I love words, shadows of the...
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The Hostas Underneath the Snow
Spring matters more than ever at our house, because the resurrection matters more than ever. Lewis calls spring the “waiting room of the world,” a “nothing time.” I have felt begrudgingly similar...
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North Shore Memories
The North Shore, 2008 Eliza and Seth, Split Rock Lighthouse Gooseberry Falls, two babies climbing rocks The North Shore, 2009 Overlook at Cascade Falls, family of 5 World’s Best Donuts, put it on the...
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Embracing Life as a Succulent
Life around here continues to be chapter after chapter in The Chronicles of the Sleep-Deprived. We’re actually on chapter 11, but who’s counting. This state of affairs has me pondering succulent...
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One Year with Titus James
One year ago today we were in the hospital welcoming a much anticipated baby boy into our arms. That was a good day. Since then we’ve laughed and cried our way through the year, with high highs and low...
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Elianna Turns Seven!
Today is a great day to remember the day Elianna was born: two weeks early, a gorgeous dark-haired tiny bundle. She was such a happy and alert baby! Seven years have gone by in a flash and she has been...
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Caring Bridge
For any family or friends reading here who aren’t on Facebook, we started a Caring Bridge site for Titus. We appreciate your prayer support and encouragement!
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Keep On Keepin’ On!
Titus is 16 months old today! He is growing so much. When he stretches out or stands with his own weight on his feet, it can shock me a bit–he really is the size of a 16 month old! Back when he turned...
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Seth Turns Nine!
Today is Seth’s 9th birthday. He is a blast to celebrate. And 9 is a great age. Here are the top ten of his year 8! Get set! 1) You’re ready for action. Spirited and competitive, you were born ready!...
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Eleven-Year-Old Eliza
Eleven years ago today, on MLK Jr. Day, Eliza was born early in the morning after a fairly quick overnight labor. The cord was tight around her little neck, but her face was pink and perfect. Here are...
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Evangeline Joy Is Five!
What a day for a birthday! We are so happy to celebrate our Evangeline Joy. Five is awesome. Five on Vanga is mega-awesome. Here are the top ten your four-year-old year, Vangeline! 1) You are taking...
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A Hot Mess of Glory, or, Our Garden and Us
I’ve said before that a garden is a metaphor for most all of life and it seems I’ve only uncovered a minuscule amount of all that could be learned there. Joe Rigney says that Scripture is the lens...
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Titus Turns Two
It’s been a big year for Titus. Gigantic. Taking this time to pause and reflect on it has made me re-live what we’ve been through and see it from a distance rather than in the close-up of day to day...
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Elianna’s Eight Years Old!
Can’t believe my baby girl is eight years old today. I’m so so thankful to be this girl’s mama. What a gift. Here’s the top ten of Elianna’s year seven. 1) It’s a blast to see you continue reading and...
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Because Christmas Keeps Coming
I’m reliving the past as I sit at home Sunday morning with a vomiting kiddo, on the cusp of Christmas once again and the thoughts stir in my head about the Incarnation, the mess, the chaos, the Word,...
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Seth Goes Double Digits
I was thinking lately how having a son is very different than having a daughter. In my experience at least, there’s an element of mystery and yet, an intense bond, which I know someday will not be what...
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Eliza Turns Twelve
Well, I’m not sure this gets any easier as the kids grow, that tight feeling in the chest, knowing that some things are past forever. But it’s accompanied by off the wall happiness at watching them,...
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