Unsatisfying Sympathy

I wrote this a while ago; oddly enough, it was an especially challenging start to the week and in preparation for my bible study this week, I remembered these thoughts and was convicted.  There was a general clamoring, clawing, and crying for understanding this week, but I think again on this… Consuming, gut-wrenching passion coupled…

Calvin’s Dedication

We were blessed to celebrate Calvin’s dedication this past Saturday. We’ve dedicated him to the Lord on our own (and daily), but this was our formal act and announcement that we are committed to raising our child in Christ – teaching him these truths and training him up in righteousness! Our families gathered around for the brief service and…

Change 3 Challenge: Week One Update

As you know, I am teaming up with Adventures in Mindful Cooking and taking the Change 3 Challenge (if you’re a blogger taking the challenge click on through to link-up your update)! Also, its not too late for anyone to join in; just assess some changes you’d like to make, and challenge yourself little by little to…

Waiting Questionnaire {For the Adoptive Mother} – Day 39

Two weeks have passed since I last updated on our adoption process! We had one paperwork snafu last week. Our social worker received a document that (whether it was accurate or not) needed an additional document stating that in fact this was not correct. So, we had to backtrack and have an additional letter written…

Women of Faith & Freedom to Fail

This past weekend, I was at the Women of Faith Conference. There was an unbelievable line-up. Seriously, any ONE of these people could have headlined and keynoted the entire conference and yet they each had just a short time to pack a punch! I had a great time with my sister and cousin, an awesome…

Highlights at our Home {September 2013}

How are these months passing so quickly? I feel like I JUST wrote August’s Highlights and here we are looking back on September. It was definitely a wonderful whirlwind… I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but we started out the month with a little Wedding ;) If you missed it, you can check out Angie…

Change 3 Challenge: My 3

Yesterday, I shared the Change 3 Challenge! What a fabulous time of year to refine some habits. School is underway but the holiday frenzy has not overtaken us. Today, the challenge is kicking-off and I am unveiling the 3 habits I’ll be working to instill or change this month. There are oh so many to…

Change 3 Challenge

I am unbelievably excited for what I am joining in on this month! Amber from Adventures in Mindful Cooking is hosting a Change 3 Challenge and she has invited little ‘ol me to team up and participate in this challenge alongside her and 4 other bloggers. The most amazing part is that when Amber got…

Angie & George’s Wedding Weekend {Part Three}

It has been so much fun to compile these posts – I love my dear family! It is my pleasure to share bits of our life and thank you, sweet readers, for coming along for the ride! Speaking of… Here they are heading to the reception! Traditionally, Greeks wear their wedding band on the right…

Angie & George’s Wedding Weekend {Part Two}

Read Part One! The 4 days leading up to the wedding were amazing. Yesterday, I was so focused on getting pictures up that I failed to adequately express just how much I love my family. My Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Parents, and siblings are  fun-loving and HILARIOUS! I cannot even count the times over the weekend…