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The First is Difficult, But Such a Joy

By | January 23, 2012

This article is reminiscent of what I have said to many parents of one child when they ask me the the all-too-popular question of how do you do it?! To The Mother With Only One Child  I particularly liked this comment: …Whatever God gives you is the best number for you and for your children [...]

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A Little Boy Named Andrew

By | December 12, 2011

I just spoke with Matushka Anna, and she delivered Andrew this evening at 6:45 (central time). Andrew is about the same size as Innocent: 1 ounce. I was told that he looks like his brother but has longer fingers. They are able to keep Andrew with them at all times. Her labor lasted most of [...]

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A Mother’s Love

By | December 2, 2011

She holds in her hand the only article of clothing that her child will wear. A gift made in love for her precious, unborn child. Once again I am at a loss for words…  

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At A Loss For Words

By | December 1, 2011

I just heard from Matushka Anna that her child has died in her womb.  She last heard the heartbeat on Tuesday evening. Please pray for her and her family. If you are able, please drop her an email or leave an encouraging comment on her blog. She needs all the prayers and love she can [...]

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Enter Sarah’s Giveaway!

By | October 20, 2011

Sarah has been blogging for a full year! Happy Blogoversary, Sarah! She is giving away a fantastic book to one lucky reader, so go enter right away… go…

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Florida: Meeting Magda

By | October 14, 2011

On our final day in Florida, we attended Liturgy at Pres. Magda’s parish. I “met” Magda online a while ago and I’ve been reading her blog(s) ever since. Lucia and Ambrose are one week apart, and they had fun playing with each other.

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A Must Read: “Dare to Not Compare”

By | August 24, 2011

Rebeca at Carried on the Wind wrote this wonderful post. Please take the time to read it and leave her a comment.  Here’s a little excerpt: I recently read an article about how social networking is making people miserable. The premise was that people tend to put their best self out there, leaving others to [...]

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A Wonderful Lunch and A Spectacular View

By | July 4, 2011

We went to church and lunch with Mimi and Arielle! It is so much fun to meet bloggers/facebook-friends in real life. I’ve known Mimi for years and years, so it was really neat to be able to meet her face to face.  Arielle and I have had both of our kiddos with in weeks of [...]

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Happy Canada Day!

By | July 2, 2011

We hopped over the border to Vancouver today.  It just so happened that our one day here is Canada Day!  We began the day with a beautiful drive up US-5 to the Canadian border.  We drove straight to Granville Island in Vancouver for a Canada Day celebration. Then we went and sat by the shore [...]

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Orthodox Female Blogger’s Retreat

By | June 20, 2011

Mat. Anna and I have been discussing for months how to make it possible to meet the lovely bloggers we’ve come to know over the years. We are now getting the word out: The First (Annual?) Orthodox Female Blogger’s Retreat Mid-October Dormition Monastery in Rives Junction, MI See Praying with My Feet for more information. [...]

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