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I Quit Instagram
A time devouring monster with an insatiable appetite was eating away at my life one second at a time. Continue reading
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Cason Evan – A Birth Story “My Cup Overflows”
Everyone, I want you to meet Cason Evan. Now two months old, he was a missing puzzle piece in our family and we love him so much. We chose the name Cason after a long winter debating names. I loved the name Owen. Ben wanted to call him Justin. Since neither of us was willing Continue reading
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Time of Anticipation: The First Stage of Labor
Waiting is just a gift of time in disguise – a time to pray wrapped up in a ribbon of patience because is the Lord ever late? Ann Voskamp Anticipation builds as we wait for baby to arrive. I am currently 38 weeks pregnant and counting the days until we can finally hold our precious Continue reading
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Looking Back, Moving Forward
Have you ever walked through a season of life that changed everything about you? I am in the middle of one of those seasons. Continue reading
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Homemaker – Highest Calling, Lonely Road
Beautiful, breathtaking experiences are often tucked away from civilization. Think of a grand mountain vista after a long arduous hike, magical waterfalls hidden among the foothills, and how stars shine their brightest in the loneliest places. Motherhood can be painfully lonely. Homemakers toil day in and day out, making food, matching socks, cleaning up the Continue reading
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Winter Blues & Summer Dreams
Winter has me dreaming of living soil, warm breezes, and fresh tomatoes. I could weep simply thinking about summer. In an effort to find comfort I recently ordered seeds and definitely went overboard. I am now waiting on 25 pounds of seed potatoes to arrive. Continue reading
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Prioritize Normal
“The sun looks down on nothing half so good as a household laughing together over a meal.” C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory These prompts can be difficult to answer some days, lol. Tomorrow, I wish I could say I was prioritizing something cool or fun or different. But to be honest, it is going Continue reading
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Homemakers are ALL Leaders
Do you see yourself as a leader? I see myself as a leader. My role as mother, wife, and homemaker requires that I lead my family in my own unique way. I am called to lead my children, to guide them through the golden years and raise up capable adults. God fearing, hardworking, kind, responsible Continue reading
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This Homemaker’s Dream
What does your ideal home look like? My homemaker heart yearns to create a space for my family to feel at peace. Four walls to protect my family from the chaos of our world. A shelter in the storm. A safe port. The roof staves off the elements. My baby sleeps warm and safe. Rain Continue reading
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My Little Family
I always enjoy reading about other families and getting to know more about people, so I wanted to introduce us to you. Here are my most precious treasures, my favoritest people, and a glimpse into our home. Ben The love of my life. Best daddy to Caleb. Works his butt off to provide for our Continue reading
About Me
I am a Christian, wife, stay at home mom, homemaker, and writer. Inspiration comes from my garden and the beauty of rural Montana surrounding me. Words come tumbling out of me and this blog gives them space to mature and live. I hope to bring you beauty and encouragement through my writing.
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