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Hannah turns 12 today!
With this birthday, I begin embarking on the uncharted “I AM THE PARENT OF A TEEN” waters. I have a sinking feeling that most of what I learned in adolescent developmental theory will be about as helpful as everything I learned about the other stages of child development. Research and observation are one thing, parenting…
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A Delightful Sunday
I have had a very busy day. We cleaned and cleaned and cleaned. I am so thankful for the kids’ help today. I could not have gotten so much done without them. Do you remember when you were a kid and mopping was a fun chore? I do; I used to love to mop. Nowadays,…
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Compassion International & Public Speaking (a prayer request)
I’m working on my second year as an advocate for children through Compassion International. As an advocate, my main responsibilities are to find sponsors for children who are living in poverty and to give sponsors an opportunity to be involved in a life-changing relationship. I have an opportunity tomorrow morning to share Compassion’s ministry with…
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LOTR and Me
I love it when my children share; it warms my heart. I get a little irritated, however, when they share their viruses, which is what they’ve been doing this weekend. I’m spending the day checking temperatures and doling out meds and beverages. To lift our spirits (and keep us still), we are watching “The Trilogy.” …
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Confessions of a fearful woman
So much of what I write never makes it to the front page of the blog. And it’s not because I don’t think it’s any good or worth sharing with the world, but because I’m afraid of rejection or being misunderstood. I’m sometimes afraid of sharing something personal, something that I’m just thinking through, but…
Leslie Wiggins 