On Tuesday, my last baby was delivered. I say last, because, unless God does a miracle, this will be the last baby I grow inside of me. Baby boy (still working on a nickname) was welcomed into the world by me, Racer, Blue, Professor, Girlie, Gorilla, my parents, Racer’s mother and grandmother. He is alreadyContinue reading “A Baby Story”
Tag Archives: Family
Nervous Energy
It’s getting close to baby day. Family is in town, the nursery is ready, my bag is almost totally packed. It’s getting close. I’m nervous. Not about the baby, but about so many other things. About my home: I’ve never been a clean fanatic, so it’s not the cleanliness I get nervous about. It’s theContinue reading “Nervous Energy”
My 2010 Top Ten
If you remember this post, during the month of November, I am sharing one thing each day that I am thankful for (via Facebook). Today, you are lucky. Instead of sharing just one thing, I am sharing ten things I am thankful for. Well, not things exactly, but people instead. Please know that these peopleContinue reading “My 2010 Top Ten”
November Thankfulness
November is a time when so many people really think about being thankful. Thankful for what they have, thankful for family, thankful for friends, thankful for health. I’ve heard of families who put up a “thankful tree” each year where everyday, the family members decorate a leaf with what they are thankful for and byContinue reading “November Thankfulness”
Indispensable
I’m wondering if I’ve made myself indispensable. I know. It sounds weird. It’s just the best word I can think of when I try to describe what I mean. Let me explain… You see, as a wife, mom – heck, even as an employee when I was working – I always want to seem “irreplaceable.” Continue reading “Indispensable”
Dear Birth Mother,
Dear Birth Mother, Our daughter recently celebrated a birthday. As we celebrated, I wonder if you remember her and think about the day she was born? Do you remember holding her as a newborn, smelling her head, counting her fingers and toes? As I think about our daughter now, I so wonder what that momentContinue reading “Dear Birth Mother,”
New Goals for Fall
A lot is changing in my life right now. We’ve moved to a whole new place, we have a new baby coming, I’m currently a stay-at-home mom again, and God is knitting our family together in ways that I’m watching in awe and disbelief and wonder. And, it’s beginning to look a lot like FallContinue reading “New Goals for Fall”
Teach Them to Your Children
Last night and today I’ve been thinking about how we pass our faith onto our children. I was a part of a message board discussion started by a professed “non-believer.” The question posed was aimed at Atheists/Agnostics and asked how to answer God questions that arise from children. I weighed in on the discussion, notContinue reading “Teach Them to Your Children”
What Happened to Summer?
I’m sitting here, listening to the sound of the shower as kids prepare for school tomorrow. The little ones are in bed. Racer is around somewhere. And our family has spent zero time together today. Where did summer go? Now that school has started, our “schedules” are getting into full swing. Mornings are hectic gettingContinue reading “What Happened to Summer?”
A Day in the Life
My days right now, look nothing like I thought they might when I was growing up. My days are full, yet I often feel like I don’t get much accomplished. Raising 4 kids while pregnant is hard. Don’t get me wrong, I love my kids to pieces, but it’s hard work. So, in an effortContinue reading “A Day in the Life”
Rev. Kris Mares 