Category: Waiting
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Elizabeth’s Hope
In April, Dan and I miscarried our second baby, Lil Bit. (You can read Lil Bit’s story here.) We spent a great deal of time trying to figure out how to “mark” Lil Bit’s due date. After much discussion, we decided to head out of town to see a Broadway style show called “The Miracle of Christmas”. Just as it sounds, the show…
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Kid’s List
Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. Food, family and football… what can go wrong!? In recent years, after we eat, we have sat down as a family and reflected over the past year. After a little reflection, each of us takes a turn listing all the things we are thankful for from the past year. In…
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It’s My Choice
Anxiety is something I have battled for a long time. I find that when I start to get anxious about one thing, my anxious thoughts breed anxious thoughts. For example, recently Dan and I were packing to leave for a quick weekend trip. As I packed, I started worrying that I hadn’t packed enough clothes. Then I started worrying about leaving our cats.…
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The Ninety-Nine
I have been going to church for as long as I remember. When I was young, I remember being one of the first to arrive and one of the last to leave. My mom was a music pastor, and we were always involved in everything. We were there every time the doors opened. I was…
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No Ipod Needed
I have been spending most of my quiet time lately in Psalms. It seems that no matter what I read, I keep coming back to Psalm 27:13-14: I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage;…
Lil Bit of Glimmer 