2009 December

Is there life after “No”? (part 3)

December 31, 2009

I’ve been digging through some of my old baggage – sharing pieces of the year God told us a whole lot of “no” and not much else. My hope is that it might encourage you if you find yourself stuck in a place where your prayers seem to be bouncing off the walls. If you [...]

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Is there life after “No”? (part 2)

December 30, 2009

Based on some of the comments and emails I received after posting about the year God told us nothing but “no” there are folks out there who wonder how the story ended. Well, it ended here This is Owosso, Michigan. Unlikeliest of destinations. Corn fields as far as the eye can see and enough farm [...]

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Is there life after “No”? (Part 1)

December 28, 2009

Sometimes heading into the New Year can be intimidating. Especially when we are desperate for it to deliver. What if it doesn’t? What if God doesn’t come through? What if His answer to critical questions is just plain old “no.” I’m writing about that over at (in)courage today. About the year God told my husband [...]

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Don't go breaking my heart

December 27, 2009

Happy two years my Micah. Since you came screaming into the world that snowy Michigan afternoon it’s been a passionate exercise in parenting. Every single minute. I feel I may already be half way to velveteen thanks to you. I am your raggedy, chewed on, strangled with love, burned raw with the heat of your [...]

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No such thing as a silent night

December 25, 2009

Having had two children It’s my opinion That that first night Was anything but silent.

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Forget dinner & a movie

December 21, 2009

I’m browsing the footsie pajamas when he calls. “I just walked in, where are you?” He finds me melting over matching boys T-shirts that say, “Future Prince Charming.” I worry that he might make fun, but then notice he’s got a toy husky pup clutched in hand. As if Micah needs another one. “But look [...]

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A crushing disappointment

December 18, 2009

UPDATED: So, after reading the comment by the Harvard Housewife I realized – duh – I don’t need no preschool play to see my little goat. I’ve got a flipcam and plenty of time on my hands since we are snowed in and completely housebound. So, without further ado, I am delighted to share with [...]

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Poprocks for the woman's soul

December 16, 2009

I’ve never really been big on chicken soup. I’m a candy girl at heart; the sweeter the better. Nerds, pop rocks, laffy taffy and cotton candy are at the top of my list. This is where I find comfort – just ask my dentist. I was thinking about that during an incredible leadership conference I [...]

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A "tall mom" falls down

December 14, 2009

This is the tweet that our church’s youth pastor sent after our family concluded its first photo shoot in a decade: Yes, folks, this beautiful picture, which was taken outside our church came at the cost of my chin, my pride, and as it turned out, a dangerous pair of high heeled suede boots. Parenting [...]

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Because once upon a time I thought I’d rather eat glass than have kids

December 10, 2009

I feel like I have been on a pilgrimage from there to here. Here being two days after Christmas two years ago. The afternoon that kid number two came out into the world. Out. From inside of me. There being nearly two decades ago. While “pilgrimage” might conjure up images of slow and deliberate journeying [...]