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Word of the Year

So I always meant to do a word of the year. I thought picking a word of the year for 2019 would be a cool way to bring focus to the year ahead, and this year I actually picked a word. I think it’s going to encapsulate the year pretty well. This year’s word for …

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Merry Christmas

So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the …

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Foster Care

So one of the things I want to do here is talk about our foster care experience. It’s something I’ve wanted to do since college, and thankfully, my husband is on board.  I never was the girl that couldn’t wait to have babies, but I’ve always wanted kids. When I found out there was  a …

Weirdness

Weirdness

I’ve been married less than a year, and it’s already weird to be by myself for an extended period of time. I’m able to handle it better than my husband.  He does not function well on his own, especially when he’s the one gone one a trip. He does better when he’s at home, because …

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2019 Bullet Journal Calendar Freebie

So, I’ll eventually get around to talking about everything that happened in my blogging break. But it was good. Lot’s of life changes and adventures and it was just a moment I had to say no to this because so many other things were going on. But now, it’s time to dive back in. It …

Figuring things out

So it’s been a while. Obviously. So much has changed in my life I don’t even know where to start. So here’s the highlight reel. 1. Got a new job. 2. Meet a guy and married him. 3. He got a new job 4. Getting ready to move downtown I kind of skipped all the …

Check the Shelf Book Review: Messy Grace

Messy Grace by Caleb Kaltenbach | website | facebook | twitter | instagram | Publisher/Year: WaterBrook Press | November 6, 2015 Pages: 211 Series: Stand-Alone Genre: Adult Non-Fiction Format: paperback Source: Publisher through Blogging for Books (thanks!) Amazon | Goodreads I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  That did not sway my opinion …

Twilight Gender Swap Book Review: The one where she is he

“I try not to get caught up in antiquated gender roles.” Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined by Stephanie Meyers | website |  Publisher/Year: Little Brown| October 6, 2015 Pages: 389 Series: Standalone Genre: YA Paranormal Romance Format: eBook Source: Overdrive through Cincinnati Libary Amazon | Goodreads There are going to be spoilers all over this review, both for this book …