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The Birth of a Lily: Part One
Two years ago it happened. 40 weeks and a day into my pregnancy and it was finally your time to join us earth-side. None of it happened the way I thought it would. None of it. But finally holding you...
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The Birth of a Lily: Part Two
I was supposed to have my 40 week check up on your due date, September 10th, but my OB was out of the office. She was available the next day, Thursday the 11th, and as much as I had said I didn’t want...
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What Motherhood Means To…Angela
Live. Laugh. Love. It wasn’t until I was in my early twenties and after my mother passed away that I heard those three words together. I was going through her jewelry box and found a small silver...
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What Motherhood Means To…Hannah
Hey there! I’m Hannah, wife of 8 years to Jonathan and mom of two boys named Evan and Porter. Yes, I proudly wear the “boy mom” label. Something I never would have imagined. I grew up with a sister,...
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What Motherhood Means To…Stephanie
Hi! I’m Stephanie, writer of the I Literally LOL blog and wiper of the poopy bottoms. I never would have thought that a monotonous cycle of laundry, dishes, stinky diapers, discipline, and sleep...
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Faith in the Storm: A Survivor’s Story
My name is Tiana Hines. I am 34 years old. I am a wife and mother from the San Francisco Bay Area, born and raised in East Palo Alto- the soul in the Silicon Valley My family and I currently reside in...
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What Motherhood Means To…Nicole
What does motherhood mean to me? Motherhood is one of the greatest gifts. I know this may seem like a Hallmark answer, but this is the very first word that comes to my mind. Becoming a parent is one of...
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A Thankful Heart: Sisterly Love
In my recent post, 9 Things I love About November, one of the things I mentioned was the outward expression of thankfulness in this season. It truly warms my heart! I hope to do a better job of slowing...
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So What Happens Next?
“We prayed walking in and prayed walking out, and will continue to pray regardless of who’s elected. Our faith is in Jesus Christ, not man, and now more than ever we need to be praying for our nation.”...
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This Is 35
Alright friends. It’s official. I’ve been 35 for a whole entire day and my world has completely changed! Ok, not really. Haha. But I am a year older and perhaps a bit wiser (???), and more than...
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Small Shop Spotlight: Inspired Peaces
I don’t remember the exact details of how Taisha and I first became acquainted via the world wide web, but right away I knew she was a kind and genuine spirit. I was able to confide in her and ask for...
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What Motherhood Means To…Sarah
I never expected to be a mother. At first, it just wasn’t on my radar. My husband and I married at nineteen. We were in the middle of our college degrees and between our schooling, careers, church...
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In Due Time Devotional: Giveaway + Review
Waiting is hard. We want what we want and we want it now. When our timing doesn’t line up with God’s it can leave us feeling downtrodden and discouraged; isolated and alone. It’s important that we...
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No, You Won’t Steal My Joy!
Into the mud rolled the big fat truck, and his big important wheels got STUCK! His heavy-duty dump-truck tires were sunk down deep in muck and mire. MUCK AND MIRE?!!!!! Without fail, my 4 yo will...
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We’re Stronger Together
You know that old adage. “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all?” Yeah, well, that’s kind of how I feel about 2016. I completely understand that this whole calendar thing is...
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5 Lessons of Hope…Even When It Hurts
This time last week I was sharing about my recent miscarriage. It honestly feels as though much more time has passed. The rollercoaster of emotions has been very real, and as I run the gamut between...
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What Motherhood Means To…Suzanne
Motherhood. Oh, motherhood. How can motherhood be summed up in just one short blog post? There are so many adjectives out there that I could slap onto my journey of motherhood. These adjectives span...
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What Motherhood Means To…Caroline
What does motherhood mean to me? What it means to me is much different than what I thought it would mean when I got married 6 years ago. You meet the love of your life, you get married and then you...
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Our Valentine’s Date With the Lovings
My husband and I enjoy doing a little something for Valentine’s Day, but due to his work schedule and a church event we decided to celebrate on Saturday. We had a marvelous time! My parents joined us...
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Hope for the Hurting: My Story of Healing After an Abortion
This isn’t about politics. This isn’t a debate about government control. This is about people. Specifically women who, in many major circles, are placed in the category of the unthinkable. They’ve done...
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