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Reaching Hearts: Four Things That Surprised Me in Becoming a SN's Momma
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Tuesday, December 16, 2014. Four Things That Surprised Me in Becoming a SN's Momma. My entrance into being a SN's momma came through foster care. Little did we know it would become forever. Forever is a beautiful thing. Here's four things that surprised me along my journey so far. 1) How scared I would be. Ashamed of the person I saw when I looked in the mirror. Ashamed of my weakness. Yet in that place, God met me . and He took hold of my hand and walked with me every step . every day. I'm a word girl&#...
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Reaching Hearts: At the Ledge ~ Peering Into Someplace New
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013. At the Ledge Peering Into Someplace New. He had a purpose in coming. A purpose in dying. A purpose in suffering. Is He asking you to follow Him into a place that's unfamiliar? A place that seems a bit unstable? A place you feel somewhat alone? As I've shared here before, it was last November when He moved in and direct our steps to. I've seen and heard things which I didn't know existed. I'm ashamed to admit I DIDN'T KNOW THE NEEDS IN MY OWN BACK YARD. I feel that I can just ba...
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Reaching Hearts: December 2014
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Saturday, December 20, 2014. This was originally written six years ago this Christmas.* *. You never know when it's going to hit you. It might come from a certain expression . a little giggle . a funny quirk . or a memorable day. Ah yes, it's often on my mind. I suppose even more around special holidays. But today . it was the new pink robe that brought that pierce so tenderly and sharply to my heart. It's so comfy and cozy! How I would have given anything just to have one picture of that dear other momm...
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Reaching Hearts: February 2013
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Wednesday, February 6, 2013. It's Not All Black and White. We went to our first training meeting with our foster care agency last week. Pretty soon it became evident that my husband and I were the only participants there that looked like us. I sat there wondering if it was obvious to everyone else as well. That's when it hit me . once again . and hard. But it's not all black and white. It's not all about color or ethnicity or racial division.}. And let it sink in. What would they think of me? They could ...
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Reaching Hearts: We're Saying YES {in a new way}!
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Thursday, January 17, 2013. We're Saying YES {in a new way}! So, as I was saying here. Our family has grown! A new chapter has begun. One that we are absolutely cherishing. I know we'll all have growing pains as we move along, but oooooooo the BLESSINGS we have already received! Seriously, look at that threesome to the right - you can see they are just up to something! My high-school boys LOVE teasing me that I am getting older. {I don't mind a bit! Their hugs make up for it all! I'm to pray more! Confir...
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31 Nuggets of Hope - Reaching Hearts With Hope Retreat
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Reaching Hearts With Hope Retreat. 31 Nuggets of Hope. 31 Nuggets of Hope. God brought so many people together to make 31 Nuggets. A reality last in 2012. Without His incredible faithfulness and the generous hearts of many, it could never have been possible. Through this journey, I've been blessed to meet so many amazing moms. It is always an absolute JOY to spend time face-to-face and share our hearts together. If you're in need of a dose of HOPE, please find out more by clicking on the book image.
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Reaching Hearts: The Mommy Wars - SN's Edition
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Thursday, January 22, 2015. The Mommy Wars - SN's Edition. For over twenty years now, I've been at this Mommy thing. I knew all about the traditional Mommy wars. Just to name a few . Home-All-Day-Mom vs. Work-Away-From-Home-Mom. Formula-Feeding-Mom vs. Breastfeeding-Mom. Whole-Foods-Only-Mom vs. Any-Food-Will-Do-Mom. Co-Sleeping-Mom vs. Baby-Never-Enters-Parents-Quarters-Mom. Public-School-Mom vs. Homeschool-Mom vs. Private-School-Mom vs. this one never ends. Can we all agree on at least that? Yes, the S...
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Reaching Hearts: November 2012
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Friday, November 30, 2012. The Lord Family 31 Families of HOPE: Day 30. Meet the Lord Family! Rob and Jenni Lord, Emerson, Hattie, Elzie and Judah. I got to meet up and spend time with Jenni recently in Atlanta as the ABBA Fund. Staff spent time together seeking God about future ministry. I left wishing we'd had more time together. Adoption and foster care are two ways to say YES to the fatherless. Today I wanted you to get the opportunity to meet a family who has said YES in yet another way! I want to t...
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Reaching Hearts: CAMP - The Movie: An Opportunity to CARE
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Monday, March 4, 2013. CAMP - The Movie: An Opportunity to CARE. Recently I was given the opportunity to preview the upcoming movie CAMP. I remembered seeing the clips for it a few months back. Little did I know this movie would hit so close to home in 2013 as we surrendered "our plans" to His. If I had to sum up this movie in one sentence it would be this:. REAL HEARTS having experienced REAL PAIN needing REAL HOPE. You will be exposed to tiny glimpses into the hard realities that many kids in foster ca...
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Reaching Hearts: December 2012
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Saturday, December 1, 2012. The Block Family 31 Families of HOPE: Day 31. Meet the Block Family! Todd and Amy Block, Travis (22), Keegan (20), Addisyn (17), Kallan (16), Mya (10), Aleigha (9), Kaden (6), Carson (5) and Havyn (3). Last month my husband and I went on a little two day get-a-way. While gone we got to hear from the Block family as they represented their ministry with Village of Hope in Guatemala, which is a partnership with Lifesong for Orphans. Take a look at what is happening in Guatemala!
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