The Gospels tell the story of the house founded upon the Rock that when the winds blew and the storms came and beat upon that house, it stood firm. It was built on the Unshakeable Foundation. There are so many moments, days, months, and seasons that I am grateful for that Foundation. Without it, where... Continue Reading →
A dash of divulgence {In a world that condones privacy}
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt as though sharing your life with the world would just over-burden your possibly already taxed friendships? Or, perhaps, you have chosen not to tell anyone what is really going on for fear of a personal complete meltdown? Perhaps you staunchly claim the need or the... Continue Reading →
My first pregnancy pickle {And other 9 week updates}
The headline for this week should probably read: "After daily injections since July 3 (due to medical aide in this whole getting pregnant process), Tuesday, September 17, marked the final hormonal injection during this pregnancy!" Woohoo! I'm over-the-moon excited; however, I never imagined myself so adept at administering injections. I've given myself shots on a... Continue Reading →
Visions of Castles
I'm sipping warm lemon-ginger-honey water and giving thanks for the box of Cheerios David picked up for me yesterday. I'm sipping and I'm picturing. My belly big and round. The lusty cry of a newborn. The years of parenting. The dreams. The hurts. The fears. Sometime this weekend, my 9-week pregnancy update will be written... Continue Reading →
The Room is Spinning {And a heart is beating}
So, yes, the room is spinning. Not always. Not enough for me to prepare for the mind-altering state of standing-up or moving suddenly, but often enough to leave me leery of any quick movements. You, see, I've already hit the floor once during this pregnancy due to unexpected lightheadedness. Now, I try to take my... Continue Reading →
7 Weeks, 2 Days {Unbelievable}
As I lay in bed this afternoon incredibly nauseous and exhausted (which pretty much sums up the ENTIRE day), I received this amazing text from a dear friend: "I can't believe this is all real. I'm sure you feel the same, but I keep pinching myself and standing amazed at how good our God is.... Continue Reading →
Sweet Baby Hasz {Arriving April 2014}
Sometimes there is news so intimate, so delicate, so precious that no words express what has become a taste of the miraculous. A baby. Seven wonderful weeks old. All photos were taken by my dear friend Rachael McPhee. Please visit her lovely website http://www.rachaelhopephotography.com. David is listening to "Arms Wide Open" by Creed, while I'm... Continue Reading →
Insecurities {And a new wardrobe}
Call us crazy, but a group of dear friends and I have embarked upon a journey of vulnerability to expose our insecurities and deal with them. Surrender them to our Heavenly Father. Face what we've been fighting scared. Armed with Beth Moore's book "So Long, Insecurity," we met for the first time at Panera and... Continue Reading →
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