Encouragement & Faith
Better Beginnings
Today I have thoughts running through my head. Memories, and feelings all jumbled together, so bear with me. I’m adopted. My parents adopted me when I was six years old, though I lived with them since I was four. I remember before I was adopted. I remember the different families that took care of me. … [Continue Reading]
Infants
Fever in Babies
I find myself at times worrying about my son needlessly. I’m sure every new mother is like this. Is his crying because of pain, or just needing some love? Every now and then he feels very warm to the touch, and I wonder if he has a fever or is getting sick. Half the time… [Continue Reading]
New At Motherhood for Dummies
End of Summer Hair Tip
Thinking of getting in some last minute pool time before Summer is completely over? All that chlorine is rough on your hair. Here’s a nifty tip I learned years ago. Saturate your hair with conditioner before taking a dive. Hair naturally absorbs anything you put in it almost instantly. But just like a sponge, it can only… [Continue Reading]
Choosing a Pet
We have had five pets in the last six years. We had a cat named Elijah who was a bargaining chip at a yard sale. ”I’ll take one of your free kittens if you give me this lamp for $1.” He was a gift from my father in-law. We decided to get another cat to… [Continue Reading]
I spy a . . . . Baby!
Our house is a disaster right now. We are in the process of moving. My husband recently got a job about 6 hours away from where we currently live. After being unemployed for 2 1/2 years, sending out over 300 resume’s to different ministries and odd jobs, and sifting through thousands of job listings, we… [Continue Reading]