We are so excited to be expecting baby Dummel #2! The truth is I have one goal for this month, and that is to get through the all day "morning sickness" without the house falling down around us. Just as I suspected, it's harder the second time around. I hope to get back to writing … Continue reading Goals for September 2015
Motherhood
Yes, Let’s Talk About Anna Duggar
I was scrolling through my news feed on Facebook recently, when I noticed two of my friends shared the same post, which basically said, "Let's talk about Anna Duggar." I thought, "Yes! Let's talk about Anna!" Anytime there is a scandal involving a man being unfaithful in the media, I always hurt for his wife. … Continue reading Yes, Let’s Talk About Anna Duggar
The Weekend Wave: July 26
Do the wave! You don't have to look very far to find people doing great things for their families and the community... My friend Kelsey is making beautiful nursing necklaces to support her family and encourage other nursing mothers over at Momma and Bean. When I was nursing Josiah, I learned how difficult it can be … Continue reading The Weekend Wave: July 26
When Mother’s Day is the Worst
May 9, 1989 was the day my birth mother died, so believe me, I know - sometimes Mother's Day is the WORST. When everyone else is celebrating, but your heart is full of ache, how do you handle it? Every year, hundreds of thousands of women die from cancer, heart disease, suicide, car accidents, childbirth complications, stroke...Everywhere … Continue reading When Mother’s Day is the Worst
I’m Offended!
Everywhere you turn, someone is getting offended about something, and I think it’s because we are a big bunch whiners. If I offend some people with this post, it’ll probably get more attention for the blog than my other, far more uplifting posts...I think people like being offended. It gives them something to clamor on … Continue reading I’m Offended!
Prayers for Raising My Boy
It's a strange thing, raising a boy. The emotions I feel, the prayers I whisper... Watching him sleep, I ache in the deepest parts of me. This love so fierce. I ask God to help me raise Josiah up to be every bit the man he was created to become, willing to live radically for Christ, to love … Continue reading Prayers for Raising My Boy
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