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Archives for October 2015

Chaos: When Mr. Murphy Moves in

October 29, 2015 by growin49_wp

Sometimes in life, everything goes according to plan – that is the first plan you make, without a hitch. Other times, Mr. Murphy himself seems determined to work against all of your plans. Over the past year, we’ve had a large share of the latter. Over the last week, Mr. Murphy completely moved in… Okay, we still have it pretty good, better than … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 1 word link up, link ups

SQT: Settlements, Birthdays, Consequences, and the worst Spectators EVER

October 24, 2015 by growin49_wp

Nothing reminds me how much I’m falling behind in writing like Fridays Seven Quick Takes link-up. This week was filled with many memories, celebrations, and the normal randomness that makes our household fun. Our moving claim finally processed and after calling last week to find out why we didn’t have the money yet, the check arrived Monday. As … [Read more...]

Filed Under: link ups, seven quick takes

Bright Birthday Wishes for Our Rainbow

October 22, 2015 by growin49_wp

  Once upon a time, I dreamed of having a little girl who looked just like me. Three years ago, that dream began coming true. I didn’t see it right away, but every day since, I see more of me reflected back in my sweet Rainbow Baby, Madilynn Janet. Like her namesake grandmother, Janet Lynn, Madilynn was born at hospital in Landstuhl, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Birthday, birthday cake, crazy life, Germany, in my child's eyes, invest in your children, joy, love story, never a dull moment, rainbow baby Tagged With: family

Facing Fear: Becoming and Unbecoming an Army Wife

October 13, 2015 by growin49_wp

Today is “Face Your Fears Day.” Many things I have overcome, attacking at full force, initially have little to do with choice. Like Rafiki in the Lion King said, “You can either run from it or learn from it.” I suppose a third choice is standing still, letting life happen to you without really experiencing anything one way or the other. At the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: deployment, facing fears, fear, Germany, God's plan, link ups, Ten things Tuesday

SQT – Another Music Filled Road Trip with a Surprise Wildlife Ending

October 9, 2015 by growin49_wp

I don’t have anything clever to lead into this week’s Seven Quick Takes, so I’ll dive right in: We spent a wonderful weekend with my sister and brother-in-law. Dietrich enjoyed much more time playing the Wii and Madilynn enjoyed having more people to tell what to do. My friend, Jennifer, lives near my sister, giving me an extra reason to go … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Acappella, friends, k5learning.com, link ups, road trips with children, seven quick takes, stay at home mom, travel

Praying in the Cold

October 8, 2015 by growin49_wp

As the weather changes and the temperature begins to cool, grief looms at the doorway. Sometimes he intrudes in every room of the house. Other times, he takes up residence somewhere visible, knowing he can be seen yet without making a scene. Very rarely, he spills out from every opening, demanding attention. ♫ It’s a cold, cold world that we’re … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 1 word link up, changing seasons, grief, grief and loss, link ups

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