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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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Fullness of Joy
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 Fullness of Joy. Pleasures forevermore. Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? I have felt extremely insecure throughout different seasons of my life, including the one I am in now. This is 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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True Love
Can you share a positive example of where you’ve felt loved? Love A word that is used and misused in so many ways in today’s world. What is it exactly? A feeling? An action? Pleasure? Acceptance? True love is a choice. True love is sacrifice. True love doesn’t happen by accident. It requires purpose and Continue reading
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October Thoughts
Today is the second day of October. Gloomy skies. Golden leaves. Raindrops knocking on the windowpane. Chili bubbling on the stove. I stand by my love for every season in the year, but the month of October brings me so much happiness. It is romantic and cozy. The last notes of the summer drama fade Continue reading
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Be Different
Be weird. Be random. Be who you are. Because you never know who would love the person you hide. ~ C.S. Lewis This question is not an easy one. The word “most” has me tripping up. I value characteristics about myself, but I don’t know what I would deem most valuable. All my traits that 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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