Category Archives: daughters

Family Field Trip Day…..

Posted on March 21, 2013 by byhisdesign5

I haven’t posted a blog in a while. I just haven’t had a lot to say….spending time in prayer….waiting on the Lord to reveal the next part of this journey. It is spring break. Only half a semester – about … Continue reading →

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a life of gratitude (1227 – 1262)

Posted on December 11, 2012 by byhisdesign5

εὐχαριστὲω Getting back to normal – yet not wanting the old “normal.”  Eyes open and hearts full – we return to our city praying that we will not go quietly back to the same old routine. Praying that these intense … Continue reading →

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Photo Collage of Patience

Posted on November 3, 2012 by byhisdesign5

Waiting! She has been waiting since her birthday – in July! Waiting for a new bed that was promised on the long car ride home from the beach, on her birthday – in July! It is November. Waiting. Patience, taught … Continue reading →

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Photo Collage of Homecoming

Posted on October 28, 2012 by byhisdesign5

Well, it’s over. I survived. This is been a big weekends of firsts. Big Sis’ first dance. Another big first for Middle Sis that I will not even mention.. Big Sis looked beautiful. The boy was handsome.    

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She’s a teenager….

Posted on July 3, 2012 by byhisdesign5

Well, we officially have another teenager in our home. Middle Sis is 13 years old today!! I wondered how I could love the second child as much as the first. It is amazing. The love isn’t divided – it is … Continue reading →

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Time flies….

Posted on May 3, 2012 by byhisdesign5

I just finished making the slide show for our homeschool groups recognition night. A little teary that the girls are getting so grown up!! The passage of time since we have transitioned into homeschooling never ceases to amaze me. Here … Continue reading →

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For Moms of Daughters!

Posted on April 24, 2012 by byhisdesign5

I watch them growing up. Growing up too fast. Sometimes wishing to be back in the toddler stage – dealing with dirty diapers and the terrible twos. Instead, watching a teen, a tween, and an almost tween learning to fly. … Continue reading →

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Mommy Guilt

Posted on February 7, 2012 by byhisdesign5

Have you ever had the Mommy “moment” that you just want to take back or pretend that it did not happen? Ever wanted a “do over?” I have to admit that I have had more than my share of those … Continue reading →

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30 Days of Thanksgiving – Day 18

Posted on November 18, 2011 by byhisdesign5

I still see her as my little baby in NICU – so fragile and helpless. So vulnerable and in need of constant care. I wanted to just wrap her up and cuddle her, but I couldn’t. She was in the … Continue reading →

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30 Days of Thanksgiving – Day 12

Posted on November 12, 2011 by byhisdesign5

She is the baby. She is the animal-loving, outside playing girl. She loves drama, singing, music, and storytelling. There is never a dull moment when she is around. She loves to be barefooted. I’m not even sure why we buy … Continue reading →

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