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living in the moment: With Love...
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Friday, June 19, 2015. We thought of you with love today,. But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday,. And days before that too. Your memory is our keepsake,. From which we never part. God has you in his keeping,. We have you in our heart. We were invited to a picnic with Mikail's class at school today. His classmates planted three beautiful little butterfly gardens as well as a tree in his memory. Each child was given a red balloon, which we released into the heavens together. It always su...
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living in the moment: When there are no answers...what then?
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Tuesday, June 2, 2015. When there are no answers.what then? I have been holding onto a prayer for a while and yesterday I let it go. An estimated 700 million Group A Strep infections occur worldwide each year. While the overall mortality rate for these infections is 0.1%, over 650,000 of the cases are severe and invasive (IGAS), and have a mortality rate of 25%. That's only 162, 500 deaths worldwide each year. In Canada 1/100,000 people are infected per year. How rare is that? Neither sorrow, nor crying,.
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living in the moment: Healing Notes
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Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Music has always been an important part of my life.Whether it was singing Alle Meine Entchen,. Or Muede Bin Ich Geh Zur Ruh. Here is my list. It is a mixture of songs sent to me by friends and family and songs that I added myself. Which songs have been of encouragement to you? I'd love to grow this list. You Make me Brave - Bethel Music. This Life - Mercy Me. There Will be a Day - Jeremy Camp. Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton. Take Another Step - Steven Curtis Chapman. One thousand...
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living in the moment: Keep on Keepin' On
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Friday, June 26, 2015. Keep on Keepin' On. So, the other day we are driving somewhere and Olivia is watching the Veggie Tales movie: Sumo of the Opera. Yeah, I know. Opera and sumo wrestling. Two of my favourites. Insert sarcasm). As I was driving, I was drawn to the lyrics of one of the songs:. A sumo can't go wrong. When he keeps on keepin' on. Put up a fight. For what is right. Don't quit until you're done. Until that final bell. God loves it when we finish well. So don't quit stop . So I celebrate ...
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living in the moment: Only One Guy
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Saturday, March 14, 2015. There are so many beautiful yet heartbreaking moments in this journey of grief with a two year old. I have started writing some of them down so that I don't forget:. Shortly after Mikail's death, we were explaining to Olivia that we were going to go to Cuba. Just Mommy, Daddy, Nana, Papa, and her. To this she looked at us wide-eyed,. But I'm only one guy. We need two guys. Two guys can play better together.". Oh the heartbreak of losing your brother, best friend, and playmate.
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living in the moment: About Me
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Welcome to my little home here on the big, big world wide web. I love that you've come to spend some time with me. Olivia is three years old and she is our Spirited Girl. She brings a lot of exuberant joy into our family. She has been our laughter and our joy especially these past difficult months as we grieve the loss of her big brother. I am learning how to DREAM BIG because God has God-sized dreams for us. Won't you join me on this adventure? Professional Photos Courtesy of Stephanie Gascho Photography.
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living in the moment: I will not be shaken
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Sunday, July 12, 2015. I will not be shaken. Sometimes the storms of life are too much to take. In the past year we have had more storms than just the obvious one of Mikail passing away. And it's hard. Sometimes it feels like it is just too much. I read scriptures like the ones below and I believe them. I do. When the storm has swept by. The wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever. So, my dear brothers, since future victory is sure, be strong and steady. Good ones, huh? 8592; Newer Entries.
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living in the moment: I don't have the time for this, but...
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Friday, June 5, 2015. I don't have the time for this, but. Everyone has something they love to do. For me it's creating. Whether it's creating with words, creating with paper and photos, or creating new out of old. Creating with words happens on a daily basis. It's my therapy. Creating with paper and photos.my heart isn't ready for this just yet, but it flutters with excitement at the fun it will be when I am ready. Or needs to be done. Here's a sneak peek:. It felt good. Really good. REALLY good. The "S...
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living in the moment: Parenting Your Spirited Child: What is a Spirited Child?
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Monday, August 19, 2013. Parenting Your Spirited Child: What is a Spirited Child? The word that distinguishes spirited children from other children is the word MORE. They are normal children who.possess [certain characteristics]. With a depth and range not available to other children". Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Raising Your Spirited Child. Our precious Olivia is a textbook spirited child. But what does this mean? Is this a nice way of saying "trouble maker" or "little hellion" or "high needs"? And doesn't ad...
