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365 Days of Blessings: Days 99-101

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Christie

Have you ever longed for the simple life? The ones where you wouldn’t have to worry about a busted computer or broken phone. The days when you didn’t have to worry about paying $100+ for a license plate sticker, plus … Continue reading →

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31 Days of Praying For Your Husband (Part 2)

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Christie

   Today begins Week 2 of the 31 Day challenge of “Praying for Your Husband”. If you missed Week 1, that’s okay. You may find the first week’s prayers and scriptures passages here. Once again, I created a FREE Printable for … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Motherhood

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Christie

When my husband and I first heard that a birth family had chosen us to parent their baby, and as the days drew closer to his birth, we received a lot of parenting advice from people. Countless times we heard … Continue reading →

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365 Days of Blessings: Days 93-98

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Christie

  Day 93 – New Years Day I am grateful for a church open for prayer meeting. What a better way to ring in the New Year than meeting with other believers and praying? Day 94 Since we’ve had a … Continue reading →

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Praying for our Waiting Adoptive Family

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Christie

Recently I shared where we are at in our adoption process. This journey is long and is proving to be discouraging. I admit, I thought the second adoption would be easier than the first. I thought we would just be updating our … Continue reading →

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What’s for Dinner…? Week 9

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Christie

 Well friends, I don’t know about you but this next week I think I am just going to hibernate. When I look at the weather and see a “high” of -11 (yes, that’s right negative eleven), I think it’s a … Continue reading →

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31 Days of Praying for Your Husband (Part 1)

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Christie

(photo credit) Dear Wives, As we begin this new year, I invite you to join me in a 31 Day Challenge to pray for our husband’s. Proverbs 31:12 says, “She does him good, and not harm…” One way that we … Continue reading →

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365 Days of Blessings: Days 90-92

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Christie

Day 90 Last night my husband and I had the blessing on going on a double date with my youngest sister and her husband while my mom watched our kids. Dining out without our son doesn’t happen too often, and … Continue reading →

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365 Days of Blessings: Day 89

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Christie

Today my little family has the blessing of celebrating my husband’s birthday! It never ceases to amaze me to see how God has worked in his life. From the moment I met him, I saw his heart for the Lord … Continue reading →

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365 Days of Blessings: Days 79-88

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Christie

I can’t believe it’s been over a week since I’ve shared my blessings. The Christmas season is always really busy, jam packed with extra work and lots of activities. Like many of you, I’ve had late nights and early mornings … Continue reading →

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