Heme aquí.

Heme aquí, yo iré, Señor.
Heme aquí, yo iré, Señor.
Envíame a mi,
que dispuesta estoy.
Llevaré tu gloria a las naciones.
This is the song my girls have requested at bedtime for the past few nights.
Ever since they discovered I could sing in Spanish. Ever since Kate asked, “Mama, can I speak Spanish?” Ever since “Spanish” became more than just [...]

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Camp Rock

We are at camp this week! Josh and I (and Daniel) brought four high schoolers to Camp Rock this week for a mission trip. The kids are serving as dorm leaders, helpers and VBS teachers. I am mostly supporting the high schoolers, helping where ever I can and taking care of Daniel.
It is so fun [...]

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Thanks to junior high home ec …

… I can sew! And some credit also goes to my mom and grandma.
Anyway, I’ve been sewing more lately, partly because a neighbor who is moving gave me several bags of fabric that jump-started my imagination! Also, the blogs SouleMama and Little Birdie Secrets have many projects (some similar to these) and ideas I’d [...]

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A Tiny Sunrise

When I woke up this morning, I noticed two things:
First, it was quiet except for the birds singing – usually I’m woken by a crying baby or a hungry toddler.
Second, I could see small rectangle of blue sky with pink streaks through the open front door. I blinked sleepily, enjoying the luxury of lingering in bed, [...]

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Of course.

Of course when the girls go to bed easy and early, the boy stays up for three hours.
Of course when he sleeps all night, the girls are up way earlier than usual.
Of course the mama thinks she needs more sleep.
Of course she can still choose the kind of day she wants.
Of course she still has [...]

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Seven year itch.

Well, I don’t think it’s ever been itchy.
It’s chaffed some, but we’ve been working on it.
There has been more love than I ever imagined.
More laughter than I can remember.
Three sweet children who I can’t imagine life without.
Every year better than the last.
The little things like a smile, a kiss, or help making supper.
The big things [...]

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Do I do that?

We’ve been hearing about God’s work in Exodus recently in church. I’ve been reading it at home, too, and read this from chapter 6:
(God told Moses to tell the Isrealites this.)
“I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. I will free you from being slaves to [...]

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What is family?

One of my (many, many) cousins facebooked me today asking me “What is your personal definition of ‘family?” Here’s what I told her. Just in case you wanted to know.
I think of “family” in expanding circles. First is the immediate family: dad, mom, children. Then the extended family: grandparents, grandchildren, cousins, aunts, uncles, in-laws. Families [...]

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Thankful

Today I’m thankful for:
The early morning snuggler who often finds her way to our bed.
The pure joy in my baby’s face when he sees me or his sisters or his daddy.
My husband cooking supper when I all did was thaw the meat.
That most of the time, the appropriate amount of TP is used.
That I can [...]

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Too blessed

I am feeling too blessed today. Here’s why:
My children are all healthy and happy – despite the occasional tantrum.
I live somewhere I love with the man of my dreams.
I have more than enough to eat, drink and wear.
I’ve never been without shelter.
My family is wonderful.
I have great friends.
God is building his kingdom here where I [...]

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