#TBT On Thursday's I post from the Vault. This post is from March 2006We are excited to announce that we are expecting! This was an unexpected surprise, and we have been nervously waiting for the past few months to confirm that we would have a viable pregnancy. We had our 12 week ultrasound today, and the baby is healthy and thriving! Obviously, we are amazed and overjoyed, and so excited for Jafta to have a sibling so close in age. We are attaching a picture of the little guy (or girl). We . . .
THE PROCESS ADDICTION EPISODE + PETS AS SELF-CARE: SELFIE, EPISODE 22
Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Andy Omvik Can you be addicted to habits or behaviors? We discuss process addictions, and how we can become hooked to certain experiences, from the internet to shopping to flirting. We talk about how to know when a process addiction has gone too far, and what to do about it. Some great books on process addictions: How to Break Up with Your Phone: The 30-Day Plan to Take Back Your Life To Buy or Not to . . .
Life Lately
This movie. Wowwww. Go see it! Ramps they made today using the leftover construction wood laying around. ? There are some days where the single mom gig is felt more acutely. Today was one of those days. My morning was spent dealing with bad news after bad news and I’d cried three times by noon. Then at 3 the plumbing backed up due to roots entering my pipes and I came home from picking up the kids to find sewage flooded into all three bathrooms. I knew I needed help. So I . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Dalton
Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is thatthis can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to learn . . .
Why I Never Called it Rape
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Allison who blogs over at Allio. Photo by Joanna Kosinska I was 22, living in a foreign country, alone, a virgin. My worldview had been tiny before – I believed all people were out for my good and . . .
Best Books for Black History Month
1. Michelle Obama: An American Story 2. Let The Children March by Monica Clark-Robinson 3. March Forward, Girl: From Young Warrior to Little Rock Nine by Melba Pattillo Beals and Frank Morrison 4. After the Shot Drops by Randy Ribay 5. A Sky Full of Stars by Linda Williams Jackson 6. Rebound by Kwame Alexander 7. A Few Red Drops The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 by Claire Hartfield . . .
Friday Finds
1. Mid-Century Velvet Accent Living Room Chair | Eggree 2. Handmade Planters from Luna Reece Ceramics | Etsy 3. Turkish Towel Set 6 Piece by IXIRHOME (Rose Beige) 4. Bloomingville Ceramic Bowl Set with Bamboo Lids | Amazon 5. Multi Color Geometric Rug Dusty Pink | Amazon 6. Acme | Alivia End Table 7. Mkono 2 Pack Modern Pots | Amazon 8. Ouro Black & Rose Gold Three-Piece Starter Set | Zulily 9. Satechi Aluminum . . .
THE FRIENDSHIP EPISODE: SELFIE, EPISODE 21
Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Kristen chats with friends Sarah Bessey, Jen Hatmaker, Tara Livesay, Jamie Wright, and Sarah Goodfellow about how they created friendships in their 30’s and 40’s, and built a tribe of ride-or-die friends in a unique way. If you enjoyed this conversation you might appreciate the books written by these ladies: For the Love by Jen Hatmaker Out of Sorts by Sarah . . .
Oh boy! Pictures of the baby
#TBT On Thursday's I post from the Vault. This post is from June 2005 We brought Jafta home today! It was an exciting day for our family and we had a great time getting to know him and bonding with him. Here are some pictures of our new arrival! Jafta is a foster/adopt child, which means he is our foster child now but the court has assigned us to be his adoptive parents as well. It's still a long process, but hopefully we can finalize by the beginning of next year. We were actually . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Joebert
Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .
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