Just an update
I haven't posted in awhile, mostly because work has been insanely crazy and I don't feel like I have much to share.I LOVE reading other blogs, especially related to adoption and infertility. I feel...
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This post is inspired by Blessed to Be. She recently wrote about her efforts to enjoy life's blessings, or "Little Happies," rather than focusing on the next "big thing" in life (could be marriage,...
View ArticleChange is in the Air
We decided to make some changes this summer.Hubby has been working on this dissertation on and off since fall, but its tough to get any meaningful work done with his full-time job and teaching as an...
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Little Happies - Daffodils, Puzzles, and Pedicures
Twice last week friends asked me what I was up to, besides work, and I struggled to think of anything. Thanks to BlessedToBe's "Little Happies" I decided it was the perfect time to reflect on the...
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Learning to Carry My Cross
I'm not proud to say it, but I've been in a funk the last two weeks. I've been jealous, feeling sorry for myself, and giving in to negative thinking.My hubby has been putting up with a lot from me and...
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My Favorite Infertility Resources
One in six couples experience infertility at some point in their marriage.I wanted to share a few resources that have helped me during the last four and a half years of infertility. You can also read...
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Our New Ministry
Mike and I recently signed up to give communion at our local hospital. We have been wanting to volunteer together for awhile but couldn't quite agree on the right ministry. When an opening came up to...
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Little Happies - Mother's Day
The past few years (ie. since 2010) Mother's Day has been kind of tough. Three years ago I was practically in tears all day. Two years ago AF arrived on Mother's Day, on cycle day peak +17. It was...
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Envy and Dante
I'm not proud to admit it, but I sometimes struggle with envy and jealousy. Especially now that we've been experiencing infertility. However, this is something I've struggled with at other points in my...
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10 Day Devotion to the Holy Spirit
A few years ago I discovered a "10-Day Devotion to the Holy Spirit" in my favorite little prayer book. This devotion is a series of prayers starting on Friday after the feast of the Ascension (Friday,...
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Reading about Adoption #1
It all started a few years ago. We were having difficulty conceiving and starting to think more seriously about adoption.I had so many fears and concerns about many aspects of adoption, and knew I...
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7 Quick Takes - Summer is Here!
Thanks to Kathryn for hosting. Here's a little update on what's going on in my neck of the woods.1. Summer ConcertOur city has orchestra concerts in the park on Thursday nights. We went with some...
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Adoption on our mind
We are back on the road to adoption!We met with a new agency and explained our background and situation (Last summer we had started a home-study, but had to pause our efforts unexpectedly in fall). The...
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Being vulnerable (and a rocking chair)
My new rocking chair looks like this, I'll post pics soon!We spent four days in Wisconsin visiting our families over July 4th weekend. We did all the cliche' Independence Day things: BBQ, fireworks,...
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Fearful about Fundraising
We are continuing to make progress on our homestudy. Lots of steps to go, but things are moving along. Our family and friends are super supportive regarding our adoption efforts, so we are feeling very...
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7 Quick Takes - MN Edition
Last weekend took a roadtrip to the St. Paul/Minneapolis area. I wanted to share a few "Quick Takes" from our trip. Visit Jen's blog for more "Quick Takes".1. Star Trek ExhibitionThe initial purpose of...
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Secret Thoughts of a "Pre-Adoptive" Mother
I am currently reading, "Secret Thoughts of an Adoptive Mother", by Jana Wolff. Can you tell where I got this post's title from? ;)We are preparing to re-start our home-study. As the reality of a...
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Reading about Adoption #2
I'm excited to share my second set of adoption-related book reviews. My first set of reviews is here.Called to Adoption: A Christian's Guide to Answering the Call, by Mardie CaldwellI wish I would have...
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7 Quick Takes - Adoption Still on the Brain
When I first started this post I thought my "Quick Takes" would be all over the place. As I finished it's pretty evident adoption is on the brain. Also, thanks to Jen for hosting, more "Quick Takes" on...
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The Straw
These past few months we have been faithfully plugging away on our home-study and working on our profile book. I am getting more and more excited about adopting.Us. Actually. Adopting.I was sharing my...
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