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Self Care and the Christian Life
I grew up attending a conservative Christian school. Our skirts needed to be no more than 4 inches above the knee, and we had devotions every day and chapel once a week. I learned many of the foundational truths of my life in that school. But I may have misinterpreted some of the Biblical principals…
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Losing a Sibling to Suicide
Images in Grieving Since my brother died in 2011, I have taken my kids to see his stone each spring, and posted pictures. It is a peaceful and lovely place for them to run around. I hope to foster an environment where we feel comfortable talking about life, death and life after death; and…
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How To Organize Your Life in 3.5 Years
In 2011, I started going through a book called One Year to an Organized Life. I got through it earlier this year (yes, I realize it’s 2015), and here are some lessons I’ve learned along the way: 1.) If you want to have an organized life in one year, do not have kids that year. Kids…
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1000 Voices Speak for Compassion
Today, bloggers and writers are posting pieces related to compassion as part of an initiative called 1000 Voices Speak for Compassion. #1000Speak was born out of a desire to flood the internet with good on February 20. I was excited to have my essay published on mamalode.com today for #1000speak. But, thanks to a marvelous little thing…
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A Few Words for Grandpop
One year ago today, my Grandpop went home to God. My mom asked me if I would like to say something at his funeral, but I couldn’t think of what I would say. Now that I’ve had some time, I have just a few words – a couple of things I wish I’d said. Grandpop…
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15 Tips for the Holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But that can come with holiday stress, so make sure you check out the following gifs, I mean tips, to make your holidays happy: 1.) Spend lots of quality time with your loved ones. It’s supposed to look like this: 2.) But it won’t. Despite what…
Mercy in the Madness 