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We are pleased to announce the arrival of Seth Ethan Lein. Seth was born at 10:01 am on Monday, November 24. 10 days overdue and one day before his scheduled induction. He was 9 lbs 3 oz and 20.5 inches long. Quite a big boy, though he hides
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I know that many people are starting to wonder if they just missed the news of our newest addition, but don't worry, you haven't yet. The baby just hasn't decided to make his/her appearance yet. On Tuesday I was 4 days overdue and
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I have had several people ask me if they are still receiving my email updates because they haven't seen any in awhile. I have to admit it is because I have not updated the blog in a long while. In fact when I logged on here today I
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Elise has said that twice today: "This is my worst day ever!" Of course, when you're 5 it doesn't take many bad things to erase all the wonderful things that happen in a day. Come to think of it, that may not have anything
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I have been so busy lately I hardly have time to sit still during the day. Well today that changed. Why is it that God decides to force me to rest sometimes? At least he gave me the foresight to get a bit ahead on work last night. I was
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Will turns 1 this Saturday. It is hard to believe that he has been part of our family for one whole year! Here are some of the things he's learned lately: -Walking is easier than crawling. -If you pull hard enough on the toilet handle the toilet will
Emma's Story
It was three years ago today that we welcomed Emma Anne into our lives. Yesterday I remembered my labor, long and hard, and the way that God came alongside me to give me strength. Emma's labor has been my longest so far, but also the most spiritual. It
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Thank you for all who prayed for my ultrasound this morning. I needed those prayers as I was very nervous for some reason. I hurriedly dropped off a grumpy Will at Laura's this morning (I'm not sure if he is teething or fighting something, but he
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I know this is late, but John (along with the whole mission team) arrived home safely Thursday night around 11:00 pm. I was able to meet John at the airport while "Tio" stayed with the kids, who were supposedly sleeping. John had many stories to share of
Personal Growth
I think it safe to say that I do not really enjoy life as a single mom. But I am learning some things about myself while John is gone, and though some of them are not pleasant revelations, they will turn out for the good I think. I would like
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For those of you that don't know, John left this morning to go with our church youth group to the Dominican Republic. They will be building a church building there and doing ministry services. He'll be gone through next Wednesday, so tonight I am trying to
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I can't believe that next time I go in for an appointment I will be half way through the pregnancy! My check-up today went really well. I haven't gained much weight, but the doctor was not concerned, he said it would come eventually. :) I got to