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Sometimes You Just Need to Stop & Play with Play Dough

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Christie

Ever have one of those busy, non-stop week’s? Ever wonder if life will ever slow down? I have resolved that life never really does slow down, but that I need to be purposeful about creating slower moments. Friday is one … Continue reading →

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A Birthday Letter to My Son

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Christie

Happy Birthday, my precious Gavin! I can’t believe you turned two today. Sometimes it seems like just yesterday that I held you for the first time. Celebrating your birthday floods my heart with the memories leading up to the day … Continue reading →

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365 Days of Blessings: Days 124-140 Highlights

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Christie

It’s been a couple weeks since I shared my blessings. I haven’t forgotten, and we most definitely have had blessings. My time on the computer has simply been limited. By the time I have a chance to sit down at … 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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Count Your Blessings

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Christie

Blessings come in all different shapes and sizes. Some blessings are so big, so grand, it’s hard to miss them.  These are the ones we most celebrate, the blessings that get the most attention. While focusing on the big blessing, … Continue reading →

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