November 27, 2017
by Maralee
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We are planning our third annual Matt Christmas and it’s just about our favorite day of the year. What is Matt Christmas, you ask? It’s that wonderful time of year when you ask your friend Matt to join your family … Continue reading
November 23, 2017
by Maralee
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I remember a family Thanksgiving when we all went around the circle saying one thing we were thankful for. My mind was spinning, frantically searching for something to say that would cover up the pain of the one thing I … Continue reading
November 21, 2017
by Maralee
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A year or two ago at Women’s Bible Study we were talking about why we love the holidays. It was a discussion question we went around the circle answering. Something like, “What’s your favorite part about the holiday season?” I … Continue reading
November 16, 2017
by Maralee
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Yesterday I mopped my floors. I read a few books to my preschoolers before their nap. I had a lengthy phone call with a friend in crisis. These are not remarkable moments, but they felt heavy with meaning. The day … Continue reading
October 26, 2017
by Maralee
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It was a rough morning. Your dad was at an early morning meeting, so the breakfast routine was all on me. Six kids to feed, make sure they got dressed appropriately for the unpredictable fall weather, and then get them … Continue reading
October 12, 2017
by Maralee
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My baby was born in a storm. I don’t know what the weather was like that day. I spent all day walking the halls of the hospital, protected from whatever elements were out there. But there was a storm brewing … Continue reading
September 21, 2017
by Maralee
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I have never been asked to be the one who gives the little talk during a bridal shower. Maybe it’s because of my tendency to say things that border on slightly inappropriate when stressed or because I can be a … Continue reading
September 18, 2017
by Maralee
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Last year there was a fire in an area of the country that is precious to me. We spent five years working in a group home that bordered the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. I was glued to my computer … Continue reading
September 11, 2017
by Maralee
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We attend a small, but incredibly social church. Sometimes, this means before and after the service the aisles are crowded with people. This is a charming feature of our church, unless you’re actually in a hurry to get somewhere. You … Continue reading
September 5, 2017
by Maralee
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In a fit of large family frustration, I wrote something the other day about why I always feel like I’m failing. It’s just true—there is always a reason to feel guilty when you’re raising a bunch of kids. But the … Continue reading