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Baby boy gets his first haircut 😭
I’ve been holding out on this, folks. The first haircut is a big milestone, and Jackson has these darling baby curls, and once you cut them they are gone. Sigh. The boys are in a wedding this weekend, and I … Continue reading
Hummingbirds and sentimentality
I have had the honor, once again, of watching a hummingbird nest through my kitchen window. I was surprised, after weeks of watching the mama bird, to see two small beaks sticking out of the nest one day. I watched … Continue reading
Thinking back
As the weather changes (slightly) and nights become cooler, I can’t help but think back to last fall and winter. I remember when the nights cooled down enough to wear flannel pajamas. I remember things we did, and how sick … Continue reading
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Tagged change, different, expectations, fears, journey, life, looking back, memories, review, surprises, year
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On the miracle of life and failure of language
I am in that phase of life where my friends are having kids. And so have I. Even though I have two and so many of my friends have children, each time a new little life enters the world I … Continue reading
How to get through: Sorrow
Sorrow: when your heart is breaking The second part of the “Get Through” series was so powerful to me. The topic was sorrow. As Americans, we downplay sorrow. We are the self-made man, pulling himself up by his bootstraps; that … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, change, death, grief, healing, how to get through, lament, loss, moving on, Rick warren, saddleback church, sadness, sorrow, survival
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The back yard remodel, post 1
Big changes are happening over here! As you can see, the old yard is almost completely gone. I will post updates and of course before and afters! Check back soon.
