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Great Expectations

Last week I got to hear one of my all-time favorite sounds: the lovely heartbeat of a baby in my womb.  It’s amazing, really, and I have yet to hear it that it hasn’t made me tear up.  That’s right, we’re expecting!  We couldn’t be more excited, even though we have been here before.
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What I've Learned in Four Years as a Mom

Today marks the 4th year in the life of Piper Joy.  Four years ago today, at 4:14 in the afternoon God made me a mother with the birth of my daughter, Piper.  Crazy, amazing, and absolutely wonderful.  When I celebrate my daughters’ birthdays I am reminded of what God has taught me through this incredible [...]

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Motherhood Out Loud

I don’t remember much about the first few weeks of my oldest daughter’s life.  A combination of sleep deprivation and pain meds will do that to you.  I can, however, clearly recall a conversation I had with my mom and older sister at dinner one night when they had taken me out to celebrate my [...]

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