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Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
Those little feet. There’s nothing like them. The first time we see them, we count to ensure there’s five toes each. We kiss them all over and tickle them for those first little…
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God Stretched Her Heart a Bit Bigger
My second child never got just all of me. She’s always had to share me with her brother, that’s just a fact of life. Some day, when her brother goes off to school,…
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It’s Kingdom Work
“It’s kingdom work. Just keep telling yourself that as you change yet another diaper.” That’s what I had to tell myself today. As I changed another diaper and I wiped another snotty nose…
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Baby, You’re Perfect
I counted the toes and the fingers. I memorized those little eyes looking up at me, blinking as they tried to focus on this new world. I examined the ears and the nose,…
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A Mama Sometimes Has to Raise Her Voice
She sometimes has to raise her voice. Before I became a mother, I always thought that moms just had loud voices. Or worse, that they yelled all the time and were miserable. But…
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She is One Blessed Mama
She sure is one blessed mama. She may lay awake all night with worry, and even though her mind may race, her heart is big. She cries when her child cries. Whether it’s…
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“Mama Knows Best” for Her Family
I hate decisions. I am the most indecisive person you will ever meet. My husband laughs anytime we’re at a restaurant because I will be the last to order so I can see…
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Right There With Ya, Sister
I long for the day when I don’t have to change a diaper and get diaper cream smeared under my fingernail (or worse, poop). I can’t wait for the day when my children…
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You’ll Never Regret Holding the Baby
“Do you ever put that baby down?” Usually I’d smile a cheesy grin and say, “no,” however there were moments when that question was filled with a judgmental tone and I’d roll my…
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Lord, Help Me Remember It All
Lord, help me remember it all. Every slobbery, wet kiss. Every snuggle and hug. Every giggle and every cheesy grin on those little lips. Every boo-boo and tear shed as they came running…
