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Craving Home
We all know the internet is a dangerous place to share thoughts and feelings. Nothing is private or safe. Writing online is often raw honesty standing bare on the stage of the world. What is shared to the internet lives forever, and to pretend otherwise is sheer foolishness. Nevertheless, the allure of seeing my thoughts… Continue reading
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Pressure to be a “Perfect” Parent
Our boys look at their Daddy and believe he hung the moon and the stars. Caleb wants to do everything Daddy does – shoot bows, fix tractors, and even mimics him on business phone calls. The thing is, God designed children to see their Dad in the way Caleb looks to Ben, because it is… 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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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
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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