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Certainly Discovering Joy: The Gang

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I married Philip in 1994. And that makes us straight-up OLD. We have seven marvy kiddos. Is 16 Landen Paul. Is 13 Ashlin Rae. Is 4, and Mari Alice. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Multitude 9.2.13. Giving thanks to God in community for His gifts . 3 Gifts White . Blank paper New baseballs Creamy yogurt A Gift at 10 am, 1. Philip and Asa  Big day of firsts at Southfield! Today was Landen and Lukes first day back in class at the high schoo. What Not to Say. It’s a pain to maintain , right? Daughter of the King.

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Certainly Discovering Joy: Adoption Journey: Part 3

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Monday, May 04, 2015. Adoption Journey: Part 3. Click here to read "Adoption Journey: Part 1"]. Click here to read "Adoption Journey: Part 2"]. We finally scheduled [read: hounded CPS relentlessly until they caved] a personal visit to meet Asa. We only had a two-day break between two consecutive weeks of ministry travel, and we needed to get our hands on that little guy! The girls were at "Grammy Camp" at my mom's, and Landen was away working at summer camp, so Luke went with us. We tried all the tricks ...

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Certainly Discovering Joy: Multitude 9.2.13

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Monday, September 02, 2013. Multitude 9.2.13. Giving thanks to God in community. For His gifts . 3 Gifts White . A Gift at 10 am, 1 pm, and 10 pm . A Gift Outside, Inside, Upside Down . Even cooler shelter from the rain. Elizabeth's octopus made by tracing her hand. 3 Gifts in His Word . Consider it joy when you face trials.". What can man do to me? Praise the Lord and forget not all His benefits.". A Gift hole, whole, and half . Fun rolls of patterned duct tape. 3 Gifts Metal . 3 Gifts Green . I cry bec...

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Certainly Discovering Joy: Truth

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Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness by evident to all. The Lord is near." - Philippians 4:4-5. Praise the Lord,O my soul;. All my inmost being, praise His holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul,. And forget not all His benefits -. Who forgives all your sins,. And heals all your diseases,. Who redeems your life from the pit. And crowns you with love and compassion,. Who satisfies your desires with good things. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Multitude 9.2.13. I cook&#4...

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Certainly Discovering Joy: Transformers

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Monday, April 06, 2015. Finally, friends,. Whatever is true,. I am falling short, but God made me and loves me and hasn't given up on me. Whatever is honorable,. God chose to send His Spirit to live in MY body. Whatever is just,. When I misuse food and neglect my body, there are natural consequences. Whatever is pure,. God designed my body to work hard and be nourished by food. Whatever is lovely,. My identity is in Christ. My soul will always be more important than this body that is wasting away. Today,...

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Certainly Discovering Joy: About CDJ

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I am a very fun girl. I am a very fun girl." I repeat this mantra to myself (and others) as if to force it into reality. The truth is: I am a low-tech cave dweller who appreciates the beautiful confines of a well-established rut. I live somewhere between mundane motherhood and frenzied fun. My handsome husband and seven fabulous kiddos keep life interesting. Amid all the comfy commotion, I feel the love of God. I see His hand at work in my life and in the world around me. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).

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Certainly Discovering Joy: Our New Normal

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Monday, August 26, 2013. Big day of "firsts" at Southfield! Today was Landen and Luke's first day back in class at the high school,. Ardyn's first day of public school at the Jr. High,. Ashlin's first day to be OJR: "Oldest Johnson in the Room",. Elizabeth's first day to NOT be the YJR, because it was. Asa's first day to live in our home. Philip and Mari and I had fun too:). We began snapping photos right after the case worker and lawyer drove away.. Thank You, God, for a very good day! What Not to Say.

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Certainly Discovering Joy: Adoption Journey: Part 1

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Monday, April 27, 2015. Adoption Journey: Part 1. Philip and Asa, Feb '13. Wow A little over two years ago, Philip was out of town watching the boys play baseball, and stopped by to see his younger sister and her newborn baby. From Aunt and Uncle, to foster parents, to forever Mom and Dad. What an adventure this has been! By May, we had background checks and took the first steps in certification for foster care. In June, CPS conducted a home study. We had mentioned all the possibilities to the older ...

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Certainly Discovering Joy: Special Dedication

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Sunday, May 10, 2015. Mother: to care for or protect; to act maternally toward. Motherhood: the qualities or spirit of a mother. I am a mother. I've birthed a child or two. I've miscarried a tiny precious baby. I've had more C-sections than wisdom would advise. I've adopted a child. I am the full embodiment of the noun mother. This fallen world allows noun-mothers. To exist and be honored to some extent without always being verb-mothers. And God's creative providence allows for women to be verb-mothers.