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Well Acquainted

It’s 3 am. Again. But the reason for this midnight rendezvous with Jesus is not particularly spiritual. The reason is one of the most obnoxious ailments I’ve ever had the privilege of experiencing – hand, foot and mouth… Read More

To Poppy from Daddy

I’ve discovered, and people have passed on, the blogs of mommies who have walked a similar road to me. It is such an encouragement (although sometimes painful as well) to read the words of this sisterhood. But what… Read More

A new pilgrimage

It’s been a long time. This is no better proved than by the fact it took about ten tries to even get into this blog again. There were moments when I almost let this little piece of a… Read More

My daddy and me

For someone who two weeks ago had never changed a diaper and looked a bit like he was handling a bomb when handed a baby, Jeff has taken quite quickly and naturally to fatherhood. In fact, he’s probably… Read More

What’s in a name

Dear Eliana, There was one thing for certain, I wanted your name to have significance. This could be because I lived in China for a number of years, and in China a name is chosen with utmost concern… Read More

Introducing Eliana

Eliana Elizabeth entered the world June 30, 2013 at 1:26 pm (7 pounds, 6 ounces, 20.5 inches long) after…well, after too many hours to count of labor. We’re all at home adjusting to the new normal and falling… Read More

Father’s Day

Exactly one year ago this Father’s Day, my dad gave me away. Gave my hand and my heart to another man. He graciously stepped aside from being the man who held the greatest authority and greatest affection in… Read More

The bump

When Jeff’s brother Greg came into town about a week ago we decided to take advantage of having a fellow photographer around for some maternity shots since I haven’t quite mastered the self-portrait. I had been fulfilling the… Read More

Out with the old, in with the new

{Alternately titled: making sense of tedious labor} Currently I’m sitting in our eating nook looking out at my hard-working husband, friend and father as they labor in the back bed of our yard. It’s a project that we’ve… Read More

Observations from the past week

One week ago I left my Perspectives class early with my head swimming under the pressure of an oncoming cold. Since then, I’ve taken up permanent residence on the couch…today will mark the first day I will venture… Read More