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first of skirtember: an introduction

I came across a post by a friend, also a relatively new mom, about Skirtember. I thought, oh goody, another ploy to get people to post selfies. We were in need of that. But then I started actually reading why the skirted selfies and I realized this is very much something I can get on board with.

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one size fits all – day after mothers day ponderings…

When a day like Mothers Day comes along for churchgoers, I often find small pockets of resistance, even within the christian blogosphere. This is where we say something about weeping with those who weep and rejoicing with those who rejoice. The difference between personal worship and corporate worship boils down to an open heart and mind,… Continue reading one size fits all – day after mothers day ponderings…

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things I’m (re)learning being a mom

I wrote a post while pregnant way back in September. Similar to this one, it’s a reflection on things that are kinda obvious but worth repeating. Or maybe I’m just not learning them as well as I think I am and need the reminder… a bit of both. Anyway, now I’m a full-on mom and… Continue reading things I’m (re)learning being a mom

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you HAVE to watch this one

Seriously. It is one of the most beautiful things I’ve seen in a good long while. I am admittedly biased – the asian thing, the cute asian girl thing, the teen mom pull-on-your-heart-strings thing. But it is much more than all that. I was expecting it to be a tearjerker and make me smile, but… Continue reading you HAVE to watch this one