March 19, 2013
by Maralee
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Here’s a parenting fact for you: We’re really hard on our firstborns. I literally remember saying the words, “Why are you acting like that? You’re two years-old!” and then realizing how ridiculous that was. He was TWO YEARS-OLD. Why did … Continue reading
March 18, 2013
by Maralee
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I think we’re doing premarital counseling all wrong. If you want to know if your relationship is ready to handle the difficult challenges of marriage, somebody just ought to let you and your beloved remodel a room in their house. … Continue reading
March 16, 2013
by Maralee
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So I wrote a post recently about how Saturdays kind of stink when you’re a mom. Part of that post included how my husband isn’t exactly helpful on Saturdays the way I would like him to be. It was surprising … Continue reading
March 7, 2013
by Maralee
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Foster Moms, you have a hard job. I know you know that. Nobody gets into this thinking it will be simple and easy. We instinctively know it’s going to be a challenge to win the heart of a child who … Continue reading
March 5, 2013
by Maralee
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I am a big believer in the power of second chances. We all make mistakes and it’s so important to allow people to make changes, especially if they didn’t realize they made a wrong choice to begin with. That is … Continue reading
March 4, 2013
by Maralee
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I love raising boys. I am currently raising two beautiful boys through adoption and my surprise bio baby son. Before these boys entered my life I was a housemom in a boys’ home to 17 amazing young men. I really … Continue reading
February 27, 2013
by Maralee
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(photos by Rebecca Tredway) A couple months ago during our Sunday church service I was so touched to see my six year-old with his hands raised during worship. I wiped the tear from my eye and then realized he was … Continue reading
February 25, 2013
by Maralee
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On Thursday of last week my son got prescribed an antibiotic for a sinus infection. Four days later my daughter was prescribed an antibiotic for an ear infection. I asked the doctor if the two things were related. She told … Continue reading
February 20, 2013
by Maralee
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Have you ever wondered how people might describe you when you aren’t around? I thought about this the other day when I took my three little ones to the grocery store. Usually my oldest son Josh is with us, but … Continue reading
January 16, 2013
by Maralee
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So I had a new post all ready to go about how to help a friend deal with their infertility. It seemed like the right next step after writing about the shame we feel as we struggle through those barren … Continue reading