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October 15
As many of you know, tomorrow (October 15th) is the National Day of Remembrance for pregnancy and infant loss. This includes all babies who have died because of miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, or any other infant death. I am blessed to have this blog, to have many people who pray for me and for my family. I am honored every day at the way complete strangers have made a difference in the way I am processing the loss of my daughter. I don't take it for granted. Not for one moment. Thank you.In the process, I have met many, many women who have lost their sons and...
Ransomed
Let me start by saying how truly humbled I am that so many of you chose to share your babies with me by commenting on my last post. I am not all the way through, because I am taking my time and praying for you as I go. I wish I had a few more hours in the day so that I could contact each one of you and tell you how sorry I am in person. I hope you will know that even though I am not able to do this, I care. I am reading your words, and I am grateful for your vulnerability.I couldn't help but notice how many women commented or emailed me to tell me that they were...
Seven Prayers A Day
*** In answer to some of your questions, I wanted to let you know that I do pray these out loud. This morning, I kept my hand on Kate's head while I read, and she smiled the whole time...and sat still!!!!!!! Praise God for small miracles....:) OH, and also thank you to the sweet reader who noticed I had written Ephesians instead of Philippians on the last one!!! I was tired last night:) It's corrected now!!!! Thanks!!!***I don't really care that much about whether or not my kids are book smart.Let me explain.I do care, I just don't care as much as I care about other things. I...
7×7 Button
<center> <a href="http://audreycaroline.blogspot.com/2008/11/seven-prayers-day.html"> <img src="http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z104/danielle982/Sidebar%20Elements/7x7button.png" /> </a></center> Hey everyone! OK, thanks for all of your great suggestions..I think I like the 7x7 thing (which several of you thought of!) so sweet Danielle made a button for it. Thanks to those of you who asked for this, because I wouldn't have thought of it myself:) And make sure and check out Danielle's fun Christmas blog designs...she is so great!!!If you want to add...
The Glorious Hem
(updated at the bottom:))Todd and I seem to be in "Spring Cleaning" mode a little early this year. In the past few days, we have started tackling some home projects that we have been putting off for awhile. One of them (which I was DREADING) was cleaning out our closets. I was dreading it for a few reasons, not the least of which was that there were some sassy pants in a size 2 that I knew God was calling me to surrender to the "in your dreams" pile. I decided I need to take some pressure off myself about losing all of my baby weight, so I was actually pretty liberal with my...
Cider Carols
So you all know how much I love public speaking, right?Well, a few months ago my sweet friend and CEO/President of the Hope Clinic in Nashville asked me if I would host a fundraiser for them. I wasn't planning on doing it (remember the whole pulling out my own eyelashes thing?), but when I accidentally stood her up for lunch I told her I would do anything to make it up to her.It was a spur of the moment response. In retrospect, it was a little hasty.Well, she texted me back and said "Good. Then you'll host Cider Carols this year."So, there you have it.I am the host.If you are in the...
I need some Sundays
I don't normally post twice in a row, but this morning I have such a heavy heart. I want to ask you to join me in prayer for my friend Adrienne and her husband Jim, who are on a trip to adopt their second child. They have been anticipating bringing home their new baby girl for months, and were able to meet her soon after she was born. They received word yesterday that the baby's mother has decided she needs a little time to think things over, and today she brought her daughter home with her. Adrienne and Jim are still there, waiting to hear what will happen. I don't know...
50,000
Y'all, I am pumped. As evidenced by my use of the word y'all, despite the fact that I am from Cincinnati. You may notice a new button on my sidebar. And also, I am twittering. Which makes me a technological genius. And I want to use all of my new skills for good....Let me start with a conversation I had with Kate the other day while we were walking to the mailbox."Come on, Kate, it's cold. Honey, keep up with mommy.""My feet hurt, momma." I turn around and see her walking down the freezing cold aggregate driveway completely barefoot."I'll wait for...
Reminder…
Just a quick reminder that tonight is Cider Carols. I am so excited to see what God does. It is going to be an amazing night of Christmas Carols, Warm cozy drinks and a chance to shop for a good cause. I will just tell you that the Sundays came out in full force, and you will not believe the stuff they donated for auction. Thank you to each and every one of you, and may God do amazing things with what we raise tonight.It is a casual, warm, family-friendly night to welcome the coming of our sweet Savior Jesus.I would love to share it with you...just click on the...
Advent
My favorite season.Just spending time anticipating the celebration of our sweet Savior. I can honestly say I am more in love with Him now than I have ever been. I have been praying about what I am about to write because I don't want it to feel like a big deal to you all, or something that you need to worry about. I promise you don't 🙂 And you know I would tell you...I never seem to be at a loss for words, hmm?I am going to take a little bloggy break for a bit...I will pop back in with quick thoughts here and there, maybe some great book recommendations or even what I...
