I am by no means an exercise expert. Yes I have danced since the age of 11, but beyond that I am just a normal person who is looking at her post-baby body and going, "Ugh." However, I was thinking about earlier and I think there are three steps everyone needs to take when getting... Continue Reading →
When I’m Not the One that Knows
"I'm thankful You know what's going on." These are the words I spoke and found comfort in last night. Isbe had woken up crying her 'something's really wrong' cry, which in and of itself is not necessarily a rare thing at night. What concerned me the most was how tight she gripped me when I... Continue Reading →
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Make Goals not Resolutions
And just like that, the first month of the year is about half-way done. I'll be honest with you, I didn't make a New Year's Resolution. They don't work for me. To me, a resolution is like saying, "We should hang out sometime." The idea is there but the intent of follow through is not.... Continue Reading →
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Our Top 5 Allergen Free Meals
We have been dealing with food allergies for all of Ade's life. Currently we're on a gluten-, soy-, dairy-, and nightshade -free diet. While children often grow out of childhood allergies, I hate the idea of just waiting for him to grow out of it. We're still seeking answers though we do feel we're closer... Continue Reading →
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The Thorn in My Flesh
From a young age I have had a fear of forever. Not forever as in, "I'll love you forever," because who doesn't want that? I mean forever as a timeline. Which is crazy because as a Christian, our great hope is to live forever with the Holy Trinity in heaven, right? I remember briefly being... Continue Reading →
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The Jewels of a Decade
Today is the last day of the year. On this date ten years ago, my husband and I became engaged in one of my favorite places: on the lighted bridge at the Festival of Lights. The ten years that followed were so full of change, some happy and some sad. Those moments would be diamonds,... Continue Reading →
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Yesterday’s Manger, Tomorrow’s Promise
Yesterday the manger was filled. Today the Angels have returned to the Father, their song only reverberating in nature and the minds of men. The Shepherds have returned to their flock and the Wise Men won't meet Jesus for another two years. Mary and Joseph have a new baby, and yes He's the Lord of... Continue Reading →
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May the Force be with You this Season
I wanted to write Happy Almost-Christmas and about how Christmas is one week away and about the presents that I’m itching to open...but let’s be honest, this week is all about Star Wars. As Kylo Ren said, "I've been waiting for this day for a long time." If you don't know, our household is huge... Continue Reading →
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The Shepherds, The Wise Men, and Herod
Luke 2:12,16,20: "And this will be a sign for you [by which you will recognize Him]: you will find [after searching] a Baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger...So they went with haste and [by searching] found Mary and Joseph, and the Baby lying in a manger...And the shepherds returned, glorifying praising... Continue Reading →
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Traditions of December
Ah, December. You're finally here.Yesterday I bought my first Eggnog of the season. I didn't think about it when I bought it, but it's the perfect drink to celebrate the first day of December. How will you spend today? By decorating your house or putting up your tree? By taking a sip of a special... Continue Reading →
Above My Waves 