What can I expect from becoming a mother? Disappointment. Frustration. Surprise. Joy. Love. Love. Love. Do I have what it takes? Sometimes yes, so much so that you will astound yourself. And sometimes no, this job will ask for more than you can give. What does it cost? All of you. And you will never […]

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Frame every so-called disaster with these words “In five years, will this matter?” -Regina Brett

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The movie, Babies, comes out tomorrow. So excited to see it … hoping to be inspired by some other country’s traditions and such!

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Gratitude. More aware of what you have than what you don’t. -Unknown

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Life is what you make it. Always has been. Always will be. – Grandma Moses

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A few weeks ago I decided to join Top Baby Blogs. It’s a directory of blogs all about babies written by moms and the occasional dad. Signing up is free and once you join you get a banner (see above) you are able to display on your blog. When readers (AKA Y-O-U) visit That Mama […]

Stand up in the place where the dear Lord has put you, and there do your best. God gives us trial tests. He puts life before us as an antagonist face to face. Out of the buffeting of a serious conflict we are expected to grow strong. The tree that grows where tempests toss its […]

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And the peace of God, which transcends all our powers of thought, will be a garrison to guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Phillippians 4:7

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