My whole life...I just wanted a sister. I had two terrible, awful big brothers & one stinky, horrible little brother that I hated from the moment he came out. (Let it be known that I love them all dearly now.) I prayed & prayed so hard. I let my parents know that they better get … Continue reading Happy Birthday To My Little Answered Prayers
I am so excited to announce that my blog, Home Sweet Home Maker, has been nominated for the Liebster Award. This award is given to bloggers by other bloggers so that they can share audiences and ideas, get to know each other, & help each other grow! I was nominated by Laura, writer of This … Continue reading Liebster Award
Two and a half years ago, the mommas of Africa taught me how to wrap up a baby. These mommas cooked for hours on end (and NOT the easy kind of cooking we do, that's for sure), cleaned their dirt floor huts, walked for miles upon miles, cared for their children (and possibly their sister's, … Continue reading Mothers Of Another World
Being a new mom is scary. I'm 100% responsible for this helpless little being that relies on me for everything. In fact, it kind of feels like I'm stuck. The first week was fun. My baby was the new big attraction and everyone wanted to help, give me gifts, & hold the little one I … Continue reading Prayer of a New Mom
Other people will feel they have the right to give you their opinion about everything. "You look so exhausted", "You are gigantic", "Are you sure you're not having twins?", "Oh...you want to have a natural birth??", "Wow. You look miserable." These are all comments I received while hugely pregnant, not to mention all the opinions about what to … Continue reading 10 Things Nobody Told Me About Pregnancy
40-50% of first marriages end in divorce. That seems like an awfully large percentage to me. My question is why? What are we looking for in marriage as a culture that apparently isn't being satisfied? Why are our expectations not being met? First of all, I think our idea of love has been skewed. We are … Continue reading 25 Ways To Know Your Marriage Will Last Forever
This past year, my husband & I were presented with a ministry opportunity. His first reaction was "YES!" I, however, responded a bit differently - in complete disgust. Finally, I said yes. But that is only because I've learned over the years that saying no to God never turns out well. Now we are just … Continue reading Let My Faith Be Bigger Than My Selfishness
