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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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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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House Weeds
Where can you reduce clutter in your life? Clutter: the weeds in our home. I never know where it comes from, how it multiplies so quickly, or why it is so hard to eradicate. But it persists, like bindweed, you think you got it all but within a few weeks it starts to choke out 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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Garden Diary: September 2023
With each passing day Summer is slips into Fall. Sunflowers are in full yellow glory while cottonwood trees glow with golden highlights. My Instagram feed is filled with anxious pumpkin spice fanatics, eager to change seasons, and redecorate their homes. I love fall, but I savor summer. Days of sunshine are followed by cool evenings Continue reading
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Silent Piano
I have been ruminating on the idea of beginning. I know I have talked about it here on the blog before, but it has been tantalizing me. Beginnings are the terrifying first steps of trying something new. A new hobby, a new skill, and even a new friendship. They are awkward and clumsy. Watching my Continue reading
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Garden Diary: My First Garden
Spring of 2023 I sat and pondered how I wanted to start. Such an awkward place to be. The hardest part is turning over that first shovel full of dirt… 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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