tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919508846565102272024-03-13T14:27:04.973-04:00Mitchael JourneyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11295764984812740262noreply@blogger.comBlogger151125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91950884656510227.post-9336092400856113732017-05-03T14:03:00.000-04:002017-05-05T10:26:38.379-04:00Yearn Your Love - Violet Jeffries<div style="text-align: center;">
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Listening to a new song can wake you up. It catches you considering new thoughts and new hope. There is a song that spoke to my heart the very first time that I heard it at an open mic night in South Florida -- it is called "Yearn Your Love"! </div>
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Before hearing this song, I had met this family at <a href="http://coastalcommunity.tv/" target="_blank">Coastal Community Church</a>. A family that has quite a story, an amazing life transformation. This video will help you get to know them: </div>
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I'm not sure where you are right now, what you're burdened by, what you're concerned about -- but here is something I <i>do </i>know -- God can take hold of your life and transform you, if you start seeking Him. Start paying attention to Him. Get to know Him, you just might be surprised.<br />
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<b>"Your love it soothes, your work done slow. Your love proceeds as my faith grows."</b></blockquote>
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If you are like me and want to see this beautiful soul continue to write and record music, take a moment and download <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VioletJeffriesmusic/" target="_blank">Violet Jeffries</a>' song, "Yearn Your Love"<a href="http://a.co/gwSP5tC" target="_blank">Amazon</a> or <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/yearn-your-love-single/id1190644414" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and leave a review to spread the word!</div>
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<b>"I yearned Your love and You replied. You granted hope, You saved my life."</b></blockquote>
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Not only do I love this song, and this sound, but my son falls asleep quickly to her lovely melodies several nights a week! For real! I play the song through twice, and before the end my boy is in peaceful sleep! I cannot even begin to express how <b><i>I know</i> </b>this music can change lives. Such serenity and truth in these words. </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">Our sweet little Ember is such a doll! She is nearing age 2 this March (can you believe it?) and has been a special addition to our family dynamic. I can already attest to you that girls are different, that's for certain! It is amazing to see how Marshall and Ember have done different things in their stages of development. They've learned different first words and phrases than one another. It is all so very intriguing! God has taught me so much already through parenting, and I'm growing in this journey.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"> One thing Ember LOVES is jewelry! She will literally ask me nearly ever morning to wear one of my necklaces. I generally allow her to for a bit, but the fit is awkward, and the materials could pose a choking issue, so the fun doesn't last long. One of her favorite pieces of jewelry is one that fits her <i style="font-weight: bold;">perfectly</i> and was designed for children. It is her Baltic Amber necklace by <a href="http://us.bambeado.com/">Bambeado</a>! They graciously gave us a necklace to wear and review, and we were so thrilled to receive it!</span></div>
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This necklace fits her perfectly at 33cm circling right around her collar line! The recommendation is that the necklace is not long enough to be chewed on by the child, but not too tight to not move freely. With <a href="http://nz.bambeado.com/why-buy-our-amber">Bambeado</a>, each bead is individually knotted, so that if the necklace got cut open, the beads would not come spilling off --<b style="font-style: italic;">this is important! </b>Ember's necklace is 3x the circumference of her wrist with a twist clasp, so she will occasionally even wear it as a bracelet. <a href="http://nz.bambeado.com/safety-and-care-advice">Proper safety</a> is always recommended. </div>
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The selection online is fantastic. Bambeado brand has many colors of <a href="http://us.bambeado.com/how-to-tell-if-baltic-amber-is-real">real Baltic Amber</a> jewelry for children and adults as well as chew toys and <a href="http://us.bambeado.com/silicone-jewellery">adult Silicone jewelry</a> if your child has a tendency to grab and chew whatever you are wearing!</div>
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For us, we use amber necklaces especially during teething. It helps support the child and reduces drooling and swelling. Baltic Amber is known for releasing Succinct Acid which is anti-inflammatory, which is always a great addition to a cute necklace, am I right?</div>
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Thanks again Bambeado for sending us this darling <i>and</i> useful necklace! These necklaces make fantastic baby shower or birthday gifts! Be sure to check out their whole line of Baltic Amber and Silicone necklaces online: http://us.bambeado.com</div>
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As she flipped through the stack of paperwork, sitting among the packaged cardboard version of her belongings, she took deep breaths. She'd done her research, found the best valued mortgage and interest rates, visited hundreds of houses and listings to find the perfect place. It was a good time for her family to be in a home, to establish their roots, make an investment and commit to stay. Even still, when a friend asked,<b><i> "Do you think this is going to be your forever home?</i></b>" she was unsure how to answer them. </div>
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Yes, it checked about half of the boxes on this mile-long list she had crafted (after renovations were completed, mind you). Yes, she felt safe in the neighborhood, although there was a noisy dog next door. It was not huge, but it was a nice size, well-suited for guests. It was all <i>pretty </i>good. Yet, she just didn't know how to answer her friend. Could she really say this was her forever home? </div>
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She'd thought her forever home was going to be the one that they used to own, built from the ground up. The one she and her husband carefully designed and poured themselves into. The one with the four bedrooms and large living spaces for entertaining -- back then, she called it her dream house. But someone else lives in that house now. Another family, another chapter in their story. <b><i>It wasn't her forever home, though they'd thought it would be. </i></b></div>
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Parting a few boxes to create a blank space on the floor, she laid down, flat on her back. She started staring at the ceiling fan whirring in endless circles, and thought to herself, "Maybe there's something not quite right with calling any of these houses my 'forever home'. I mean, the term rolls off of the tongue because I've watched so many HGTV specials that toss the phrase around like a hot potato, but maybe it's wrong. <i>Maybe it's wrong in light of my real Forever Home." </i></div>
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"<b>Why in the world would I call a home <i>in </i>the world my 'forever home'?</b>" She felt perspective swirling around her as she stood up to take a walk around the neighborhood with her thoughts. This was the first time she'd ever thought of the concept quite like this -- as a temporary home paired in comparison to her eternal Jesus-himself-preparing-a-place-for-me home in heaven. </div>
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"This is a <b>big</b> deal!" she actually said aloud. "Not only does this ease the pressure that this new house has to be 'perfect' and everything I would ever want or imagine, but it flips the whole thing on its head and gets me focused on the awesomeness of the home Jesus is preparing! It's going to be the best thing EVER!" </div>
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She looped back to her new home quite refreshed, and far more content. The home they just closed on would serve its purposes for their mission-life here on earth, hopefully <b><i>reflecting</i></b> the love, peace and joy of their true kingdom Forever Home along the way. However, it would <i>not</i> have to fulfill every hope or dream in this world. </div>
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That true sense of <i>home</i> will come one day in heaven. That's where we're going to be at peace that everything is finally the way it is supposed to be, reunited with our Savior, justice fully played out, love fully realized, and <i>finally...forever...<b>home!</b></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text John-14-1" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px;">Let not your hearts be troubled. <span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-ESV-26658B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-ESV-26658B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>Believe in God; believe also in me.</span><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span><span class="text John-14-2" id="en-ESV-26659" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px;">In <span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-ESV-26659C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-ESV-26659C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>my Father's house are many rooms. 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It is the morning of Thursday, October 6th, 2016 and we are waiting. We are waiting for updates, we are waiting for unknowns, and we are <i>active</i> in prayer. Hurricane Matthew looks like it is heading for my friends and my family in South Florida, and I am 1,400 miles away. BUT you guys are going to rock this hurricane!</div>
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We live in South Florida, literally that is where the weathermen are pointing. So unsettling. BUT this guy is pointing to where the strong people are, where the brave community of hardworking-serving-loving-faithful people of Coastal Community Church live and build their lives! God is faithful in this storm!</div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Our church body is taking care of each other -- helping provide shelter and finish preparations like installing crucial hurricane shutters, some have even opened their homes to one another. Everyone is stocking up on water, food and fuel, and sharing it around! I am so proud of my community!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">There is a yearning to be near to one another. I cannot be there. Not even close. My prayers are with my boys, my prayers are with my friends! You guys are going to overcome and come out of the other side more bonded and strong than ever before!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><i><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Prayers for our Haitian brothers and sisters:</b></span> </i>My beloved Haiti was devastated and we prayed as we received word from our friends in Ti Goave. Pastor Brucelee shared that the people took shelter in the church building. Their lives were spared as they remained together in the church, while their homes were swept away. Some homes that our mission helped them purchase were round metal structures, anchored into the ground. <i>Those that were anchored did not get destroyed. </i>My heart is broken for Haiti and my Haitian friends. You are so treasured, you are so strong. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Back to school time is right around the corner! Our </span><a href="http://coastalcommunity.tv/" style="font-family: inherit;">church</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> has chosen to invest in a few organizations and go deep with them, rather than spreading themselves thinly and anonymously. We invest in our neighbors both locally and internationally! One of the organizations that they have chosen to support, is one that my family has partnered with as well! It is a ministry called </span><a href="https://childrenscup.org/" style="font-family: inherit;">Children's Cup</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">! They equip local churches to transform communities through holistic child development, and we love being a part of that mission. Give a scholarship </span><a href="http://igfn.us/vf/B2S2016/AndreaMitchael" style="font-family: inherit;">HERE</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For the past year, Josh and I have supported our very first sponsor child! He's a handsome young man who loves soccer, friends and pizza -- his name is Bravo! We have exchanged photos, letters, verses and prayers for him. <b><i>Next summer we hope to meet and encourage him in person in his hometown of Thubelisha, South Africa! </i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We have two opportunities this summer to help kids who are in <a href="http://igfn.us/vf/B2S2016/AndreaMitchael">need of education</a>. One is a local school supplies drive put together by our <a href="http://coastalcommunity.tv/">Coastal</a> Kids ministry for those in need in South Florida, and the other is through <a href="https://childrenscup.org/">Children's Cup</a> to <a href="http://igfn.us/vf/B2S2016/AndreaMitchael">support</a> the education needs of so many children! YOU can make a difference today, right now -- wherever you are! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here is an avenue that may be right up your alley! I have a goal of <a href="http://igfn.us/vf/B2S2016/AndreaMitchael">raising $200</a> for Children's Cup for their Back to School scholarship! Will you join me? Here's my link: <a href="http://igfn.us/vf/B2S2016/AndreaMitchael" style="background-color: white; color: #0088cc; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;">http://igfn.us/vf/B2S2016/AndreaMitchael</a> I hope that together we can impact some awesome kids!</span></div>
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For me this is when my son wakes up 2 hours early in the morning, and I've stayed up late working the night before. OR when I was exhausted when I was pregnant with my second! OR when I need to get the baby down for a nap, and she is having a hard time settling down OR make a phone call OR it's been raining for days OR .... well you get the picture -- sometimes it really helps! Here are some shows that won't give you any mom guilt! I want to feel good about my choices in screen time -- and I want you to have more options too! So, I've complied a list of some of my son's favorite shows or programs that I feel are <span style="color: #45818e;"><b>educational</b> and <b>beneficial</b></span>! Click on the titles below for the links!</div>
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiwkWyo6ev81fE0aAUNPMt5XoxDEkc0Nd" target="_blank">Endless Alphabet</a>, Numbers, Reader, Wordplay, and Endless Spanish</b> (playlist) teaches spelling, numbers and phonics in a silly way that makes my little Marshall giggle and learn at the same time! This has hours of demo from the entire iPad app, but for FREE! FYI -The Endless Reader app is a free download, but you only get a few words for free. </div>
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8snGkhBF7njTT4a7uqDiUB1qPBI4ZOBL" target="_blank">Cosmic Kids Yoga</a></b> (playlist) is yoga especially for engaging kids! It is taught in a fun story-telling way and includes stories like The Hungry Caterpillar, Frozen and more adventures! Marshall will do all of the positions on his own yoga mat -- it really keeps him moving! *uses the namaste greeting and a few references to "magic"</div>
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiwkWyo6ev83lbxVX51VgVleCOPfJ1lgz" target="_blank">Workout for Kids </a></b>(playlist) here are some of Marshall's favorite kid workouts!</div>
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiwkWyo6ev83J1z5PVkWHsy6UcjuolosL" target="_blank">The Jesus Storybook Bible</a></b> (playlist) select stories from the Jesus Storybook Bible curriculum, free for watching on Zondervan's channel. I've complied a playlist of the stories!</div>
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/whatsinthebible/playlists" target="_blank">What's in the Bible </a></b>(playlists) has fun puppets teaching and singing about the Bible!</div>
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<b><a href="https://www.netflix.com/Kids/title/80046910">Little Einsteins</a> </b>teaches music, counting, composers and art terms as well as positive friendship values and problem solving. They are very sweet and encouraging to one another!</div>
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<b><a href="https://www.netflix.com/Kids/character/7275">Super Why</a> </b>teaches little ones how to read, spell and rhyme and fosters a love of reading adventures!</div>
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<b><a href="https://www.netflix.com/Kids/character/9157">Daniel Tiger</a> </b>does an amazing job teaching how to deal with everyday life as a preschooler! Learn how to calm down, share, deal with frustrations, make believe and develop interactive life-skills. </div>
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<b><a href="https://www.netflix.com/watch/70208007?trackId=13752289&tctx=0%2C0%2C57f4de03dedf311fe72b6b5106a30526a0505015%3A1c1fd7c31db212199256928810fed03d0b958dd9">LeapFrog</a></b> has several episodes on Netflix -- teaching shapes, counting, phonics, numbers, alphabet while singing songs and building friendships and communication. </div>
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<b><a href="https://www.netflix.com/Kids/search/puffin%20rock" target="_blank">Puffin Rock</a></b> is a precious show with lovely UK accents that teaches about nature and friendship!<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #45818e;">These are just some of our favorites shows, but I'd love to hear some of yours!</span></i></b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11295764984812740262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91950884656510227.post-46061683074603711062016-01-12T12:03:00.000-05:002016-01-14T09:15:15.841-05:00Letter to a New Mom<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Dear Pregnant Mommy,</span></div>
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I'm writing you this letter, because I'm SO EXCITED for you! Welcome to a new adventure that will add so much depth and dimension to who you are! This letter holds my thoughts at the moment of finding out you're pregnant. <b>There is so much I've learned. There is so much YOU will learn.</b> Maybe these thoughts will help give you a boost. As my dad always said -- "I want you to be launched off of my shoulders, learn from my life experiences". I'm not going to say everything you need to know, by any means. Heaven knows that we can't handle all that right now.</div>
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Take these words and do what you will with them. These are some things other people have shared with me and some things I'd like to go back and tell my past-self. So here we go...</div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><b>1 || God gave you </b>this<b> baby</b> right now<b> on purpose! </b></span></div>
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This child is a seriously amazing gift entrusted to you. You're a mom <b>now</b>. Own it! Embrace this fact. No one can take that reality from you. You will love this baby so deeply. You will fall in love, and you will choose to love.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #45818e;">2 || You've got this.</span></b></div>
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Trust what you know is true. Learn, yes -- but know that built inside of you are some remarkably cool instincts and intuitions that God designed. He's pretty awesome in His designs.<br />
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<b>Grow your faith NOW so that you can tap into truth reserves when you may get weary!</b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #45818e;">3 || Your body will change. </span></b></div>
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Yeah, that's pretty much just truth right there. </div>
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You'll see numbers on the scale that you've never seen before. People will guess how far along you are all wrong all the time. You are both "so small" and "about to pop" to different people at the same time!</div>
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I thank God that I have a husband who loves <b>me </b>in all of my shapes and bumps and bigs and smalls. Look for those people in your life!</div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">My recommendation::</span> as you outgrow your clothes, put them in a giant tub and take them out of your closet/drawers so you won't have to see the cute clothes you can't fit in every time you get dressed!! After your baby is born you can pull them out <i>in order of size</i> with the biggest clothes being on top, from when you grew out of them! You may not scrape the bottom of the tub, but you may. Life goes on!</div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><b>4 || </b>There are a million choices ahead of you.</span> <b>But don't make those choices out of fear or because someone else "said so".</b></div>
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It may seem like everyone has a horror story about pregnancy, birth, poop, teething, drama ... but their life is not yours.<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Make the best choice for you and your family based on the information you have and the Spirit of God within you. </span><br />
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<b>Find peace in that choice. || WISDOM > fear || </b><strike>people pleasing</strike><br />
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We may make completely different choices in all realms. and that's okay.<br />
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<b>I'm Andrea Mitchael, it's great to meet you! I'm so glad we're friends! </b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #45818e;">5 || Don't ride that guilt train.</span></b></div>
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These mom wars and guilt trips are dumb. Don't give into them. Don't play these awful games. Ain't no body need more of the devil in their lives.</div>
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Let other moms live empowered lives that they believe in. But for now -- don't guilt yourself! <i>If you spend time "guilting" yourself, it will be easier to guilt others.</i></div>
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<b>freeeeeeeeeedoooooommmmmm</b> is the name of the game for Jesus -- so, yeah -- that's what I'm going with too!</div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><b>6 || </b>Ditch the labels <b>-- and realize who you really are in the kingdom. </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><b>7 || Your life isn't ruined. </b><i>This is your life!</i></span><br />
Life is so amazing -- such a unique experience full of completely unexpected journeys and changes. The life that "would have been" had you not gotten pregnant does. not. exist. This is IT. Your one chance to make a difference in the world. You have this life. This baby. This opportunity!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #45818e;">8 || This is their childhood. </span></b><br />
Remember when you were a kid? That carefree-ness that someone was taking care of you and letting you have fun and pure joy? You are going to give that to someone else. You're going uphill to make their childhood memories, and you better believe it's worth it! <b>Don't wish it away. </b>and, by gollie, it's <i>fast! </i><b>Enjoy it right along with them!</b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #45818e;">9 || Babies are people too!</span></b><br />
One day I woke up wracking my brain about why my son woke up in the night. What could I do differently. Research research. Stress. etc. But then it hit me. Sometimes I wake up in the night for no reason. Sometimes I just feel like crying. <b>Babies aren't robots. Babies are people too!</b><br />
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Creative adaptation is the name of the game. Your baby will continue to change, you will continue to change. Try not to get boxed in. Try new methods and keep on going!<br />
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<b>I remember telling someone Marshall <i>never</i> fell asleep in the car anymore and then literally on.the.way.home. he did! hahaaaa!!</b><br />
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<b><i>I would never let my child eat ________, drink _______, say _______, watch ________......</i></b><br />
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<b style="color: #45818e;">10 || Ask for help. </b>You can do this alone, or you can do this with other people.<br />
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If you don't have good people around you, read good books written by good people. Don't think you're the only one to have ever raised a kid. Filter advice and add more tools to your tool belt! My pastor is always saying -- The people you surround yourself with are the people you will be like in five years... choose wisely!<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">There is so much more to share... my mind is reeling with thoughts. Stuff like "you are the expert on your baby", "take time to rest", "be intentional", "you're not alone", "you're going to mess up, but don't give up", .... all of the feels</span><br />
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In the blur of life and technology, photos we snap can get stuck on your phone without having a chance to be printed and tangibly shared in the home. My favorite thing to do with photos is create photo books.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I've been making "yearbooks" since 2011. It is a great way to organize and share memories! I keep the 8x8 books on our bookshelf for guests to flip through when they visit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />1. <b><span style="color: #990000;">Upload</span></b> - I use the <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=420134&U=997628&M=12808&urllink=" target="_blank">Shutterfly</a> app and website to upload photos throughout the year. Most of the time they have a time-stamp, so it is easy to tell what month they were taken.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />2. <b><span style="color: #990000;">Organize</span></b> -Throughout the year I try and take time to work on pages and organize photos chronologically. There are lovely sample books to inspire!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />3.<b> <span style="color: #990000;">Edit</span> </b>- As the photo book comes together, I add detail stickers, backgrounds and text. Often times I add a few extra pages so that it won't be as cluttered.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />6. <b><span style="color: #990000;">Enjoy and Share</span> </b>- <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=420134&U=997628&M=12808&urllink=">Shutterfly</a> makes it easy to share your book socially even before you get your book mailed to you. But, what a fun day it is when the orange box comes! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /> I hope you enjoy looking back on the memories from 2013!</span><br />
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These moments are going fast and I'm holding on for dear life, and sanity. This life stage is hard and worth it. Mommy of two little kids. Ages 3 years and 5 months. I hope and pray that I am growing daily in <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>patience</b></span> and refinement. </div>
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<b>It's not easy by any stretch of the imagination, but that's not really my goal in life. </b>Being a mom makes me pray, "Dear GOD, Please HELP!" throughout the entire day, call <i>my</i> mom in tears, laugh my head off, take deeeep breaths in front of the mirror and give myself pep-talks to hold on to any ounce of <b><span style="color: #e06666;">self-control</span></b> I can grasp. I sing the goofiest songs I can think of, and read colorful storybooks all for these sweet moments, these wonderful people. </div>
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The rooms flow back and forth from play and meal and laundry zones, back to tidy, back to play, back to clean again ... ish. A cycle of <i>living</i>-rooms. I'm aiming to be <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>faithful </b></span>in the little things. Not giving up on cleaning up, only to have <i>messy</i> happen again. <b>Life isn't boxes to check off a list anymore.</b> It's about endurance and keeping-at-it. Not giving up.<br />
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Through it all there is so much goodness. I still read life-giving books, eat delicious meals and my husband gives me kisses and flowers. I get overwhelmed so often, but still sometimes just sit and listen to the rain, <b><span style="color: #e06666;">peace</span></b> all by myself. The moments are there.</div>
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We go out for family dates to coffee shops, parks, road trips, beaches and museums, and though they may not always go "as planned" there are memories made. This is what their childhood is made out of -- <b><span style="color: #e06666;">love</span></b>, through it all.</div>
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These are my people, they are gifts to me. God gave me more than <b>I</b> can handle, and I've learned to start asking for help. I will not be tempted to sin without a way of escape, as promised in 1 Corinthians 10:13, but I can't do this life by myself. I need the Lord Jesus, I need family and I need friends. In their <b><span style="color: #e06666;">kindness</span></b>, they reach out and hold my hand to squeeze. <i>We can do this, together.</i></div>
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I work hard to teach, to train. I want to do this thing the best I can. Teach my son and my daughter to play and respect -- to be <b><span style="color: #e06666;">gentle</span></b>, <b>and</b> strong. These are the glimpses of sweet and simple <b><span style="color: #e06666;">joy</span></b>. </div>
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But the Fruit of the Spirit is <b><span style="color: #e06666;">love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control</span></b>. Against such things there is no law <i>- Galatians 5:22-23</i><br />
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I rarely sit down to read a book. A lot of it is the state of interruption that I live in. This post is typed in two line increments because I chose to start typing right after I laid the littles down for a nap. . . and they often need my help again and again until finally they are asleep. </div>
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I have shared before how much I enjoy <i>listening. </i>Music feeds my creativity and my sanity, audio broadcasts, such as the Focus on the Family App keep me grounded and educated, listening to the Bible gives me insight and attentiveness to the big picture and audio books have breathed in depth and encouragement. </div>
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When I headed to one of my favorite websites, <a href="http://christianaudio.com/">ChristianAudio.com</a>, I was thrilled to find that a book I've been wanting to read was available as the <b>free book of the month. </b></div>
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This couple both inspires and intrigues me. I cannot understand, but I seek the wisdom that they have within. Download the book <i>Eight Twenty Eight</i> here: <a href="http://christianaudio.com/free/">http://christianaudio.com/free/</a> during the month of July! I pray you are blessed, I can't wait to listen alongside you.<br />
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After naps today, we decided to take a family dip in our backyard pool. So we slathered up with sunscreen and stepped into our swimsuits for a Sunday swim!<br />
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You know those "water babies" videos on YouTube that are so cool, but totally scary! As I held her I debated blowing air in her face and giving her a quick dip, but decided to wait and research more first. <i>Have you ever tried it?</i> Well, the funny thing is, at one point she sneezed, which flung her head down and splashed her entire face in the water! So she went under a bit after all and, of course, didn't breath in the water -- since she was sneezing air out! So funny :)<br />
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I've been enjoying my time with the kiddos, as hands on and intense as it can be, we have so many sweet moments as well. Right now, Marshall is watching a "little show" and eating frozen banannas and blueberries as I write an update. I'm pretty sleepy and am not quite ready to jump into playtime just yet. We're both content, and I am good with that! Little Ember is sleeping in my room, actually on our bed right now! One of those, feed-her-to-sleep sort of mornings after her diaper change. She's a girl who loves her sleep!</div>
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I thought I would share a couple of cute and fun things with you all! I hope you enjoy :) Marshall and I recorded interviews yesterday! I uploaded them to Soundcloud, which Josh thinks is hilarious, since Soundcloud is used primarily by musicians and bands -- but hey -- it works great for these audio files! Growing up, my sisters and I made a "radio show" called "KIDSEZ" and recorded them on cassette tapes on a "Mr. Mike"!</div>
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Sorry it's a bit quiet, but it was so fun! We'll probably do interviews every-so-often for the fun games and memories :) aaand I get to pull out my announcer voice! hehe<span style="text-align: center;"> </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">"<span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #777777; line-height: 25.2000007629395px;">This is how the battle against human trafficking will be won – one person, one family, one community at a time."</span></span></i><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><i>"<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">For every purchase of our Goodness Card, nonprofits get extra love and financial support while customers and supporters get empowered to bring change to their society."</span></i></span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">"<span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #777777; font-family: proxima-nova; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> </span><span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #777777; font-family: proxima-nova; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">The Haitians taught me so much about the impact of a small gift and share an infectious amount of hope by their smiles, and graciousness even through the hardest conditions. We as Open Door Traders wanted to be a tiny part of that hope with simple gifts of a wooden doll or automobile."</span></span></i><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><i>"<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;">Our artisan weavers and their families were previously trapped in extreme poverty and debt slavery. </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;">Now they are empowered to earn a stable, healthy income through dignified work (we call this a "prosperity wage"). </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;">This is the basis for a brighter future, built on a hand up, not a handout."</span></i></span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">"<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 25.6000003814697px;">Haiti is a country that has been defined by extreme poverty, joblessness and entitlement. </span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 25.6000003814697px;" /><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 25.6000003814697px;">It is our mission to unite around quality products, economic sustainability, & dignified jobs to fight against Haiti's orphan and child slavery crisis."</span></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">8 || <b>TOMS</b> - <a href="http://www.toms.com/improving-lives">get to know them</a> + <a href="http://www.toms.com/men">shop</a>! </span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666;">"</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: 18px;">In our world today we have enough money to eradicate global poverty, but we need to prioritize our resources. Join hands with me as we take a risk for the greatest reward and let's watch as lives are changed forever."</span></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Josh and I were literally just talking about shopping, and how hard it is for me to spend money on myself to purchase staple "grown up" items for my wardrobe. For me, I struggle with buyers remorse from spending "too much" and the overwhelming shopping overload in a mall. I end up buying poor quality items, simply because they were less expensive, and they often don't fit very well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Their website is clean and organized -- and if you haven't checked recently, they've added a Bohemian and Contemporary line<i style="font-weight: bold;"> so there is so much more to explore!</i> You can pop over during a spare moment without having the huge time commitment of getting out to the store! If you thought they just offered dresses -- I have some fun news! They now have shorts, pants and jumpsuits as well!<b> I like the "View All' feature when I'm scrolling through the pages, just lay them all out in front of me!</b></span><br />
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One idea I had, that could be a cool future feature for <b>eShakti</b> would be a "try on" feature! I did something similar on <b>GlassesShop</b> when I was <a href="http://bit.ly/MamaGlasses" target="_blank">purchasing glasses</a>. Wouldn't it be neat to see how the clothes might look on you [does it bring out your eyes or coordinate with your hair?] by using a webcam and playing dress-up doll on yourself? Just a fun thought!<br />
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I hoped nothing was severely wrong, and was concerned for my poor little eyes. It had been several years since I'd had my eyes checked -- but I remember them saying, back then, that I had a slight astigmatism, I didn't need glasses now, but I would probably need them the next time I was checked. </div>
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I was encouraged to wait until after I delivered my baby so that I could get an accurate prescription, something about pregnancy, swelling and hormones affecting the corneas. Most issues usually correct themselves after childbirth. Some say you should wait even longer, until 6-9 months postpartum or even after you finish nursing -- however I could just not wait any longer. </div>
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For the past 3 years I've either been pregnant or nursing, so it was HIGH time and the dizzy factor was making me nervous and the eye ache was getting worse!</div>
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So, we made time for an exam, loaded up the kiddos and headed to Target! I did opt to forgo getting my eyes dilated just in case of any potential side issues while nursing. Josh moseyed around the store to keep the kids occupied, and I gave my best which-one's-better- "1 or 2" answers. </div>
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Everything went SO smoothly. The doctor was such a kind woman, and I was actually thrilled that I needed a prescription, because it gave me hope that things would improve. It was surprising that when I was asked to read the clearest line, I told her I could guess on the 2nd biggest line! WOW -- I had no idea how much my eyes had weakened! </div>
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With my script in hand, I headed home and online -- to order my glasses! I was pumped because I had been contacted by <b>GlassesShop.com</b> to review <a href="http://www.glassesshop.com/" target="">prescription eyeglasses</a> -- and it was perfect timing, because their email prompted me to step forward and actually get my exam, knowing I could get a pair from <b>GlassesShop</b>!</div>
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The <b>GlassesShop</b> online was super easy -- I "tried on" glasses using my webcam to sort of get a grasp of the frame shape and then picked out a pair that was fun and just my style! It's not the same as trying them on in person, but it did help. I wished they could have magically arrived, but of course they had to make them and ship them, as is usual for receiving glasses -- but they came right to my house!</div>
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Now, best of all -- I CAN SEE! They actually have a lot more <a href="http://www.glassesshop.com/eyeglasses.">cheap glasses</a> that are great quality from what I can tell -- so I'll probably order a backup pair sometime soon, and likely order some <a href="http://www.glassesshop.com/sunglasses">prescription sunglasses</a> as well! After-all, I do live in Sunny Florida! I never thought I'd be able to afford prescription sunglasses but prices starting at $30 -- heck ya!</div>
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Being a first-time glasses wearer, I did have an adjustment period of getting used to seeing through the lens. There was a bit of distortion at first where everything seemed "tilty", but a quick google search later, and I knew more what to expect and how long it might take for the adjustment -- and now I'm good to go!</div>
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From getting used to putting them on the morning, to properly hugging without poking someone with my eye-wear, to cleaning them without smudging and having a frame on my face -- it's a whole new world! The amazing thing -- the world is now in HD!<span style="color: #45818e;"> <b>Lines are sharper, and details are more pronounced and vivid! I no longer have to squint to see or wait for my eyes to adjust.</b></span> Now, when I take off my glasses I can't imagine how I was even seeing without them! </div>
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For those of you who may want to pick up a new pair of glasses, I'm so excited to offer you a coupon code for Mitchael Journey readers!<b> GSHOT50</b> will give you <b>50% off</b> any non-sale eyeglasses or sunglasses with FREE lenses! AAAAND if this if your first time to order from <b>GlassesShop.com</b> -- Get your <b><a href="http://www.glassesshop.com/first-pair">First Pair Free</a></b> and <i>only</i> pay shipping & handling! Enjoy!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We went on a date! I had SUSHI! Salmon deliciousness :) It was lovely, even with our little sweetheart third wheel, Ember! It was so nice to get dressed up and get out with my man :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><strike>4 || Don't get sick, get energy</strike> </span>- I didn't get sick!! And if waking up one morning and deciding to clean the grout in the kitchen and bathroom is a sign of energy, I'd say this was a WIN! Apparently, the kitchen grout isn't black, but a sandy color! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">1 || Read the Bible daily</span></b> - I am skipping days here and there, and want to be more consistent!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">2 || Reorganize bedrooms</span></b> - We're getting new carpet from our friends, and need to clear clutter below beds and in the closets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">3 || Date Josh!</span></b> - Father's Day and Josh's 26th birthday are both this month! Time to celebrate :)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">4 || Write 5 Thank-You notes</span></b> - I want to mail out a few more thank-you's and make this a habit in the future.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">5 || Plant Swiss chard and cauliflower </span></b>- I purchased some seeds, and look to start them this month, whether in the garden or as indoor seedlings!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">6 || Learn about avocados and harvest</span></b> - We have an avocado tree in our backyard! I need to know when to harvest them</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">7 || Go for a jog or few and walks</span></b> - Continuing on my goal to a 5k this year!</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">Who is Jesus?</span></b></div>
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So many things come to mind whenever I think of the answer to that question.</div>
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<b><i>How would you answer the same question if your child asked you? </i></b></div>
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You don't want to say too much and over-complicate your answer, and on the flip side, it can be hard to know how to <i>simply</i> express Jesus. After-all, Jesus is <b>alive</b> and <b>applicable! </b>The story of hope doesn't end with Jesus dead in the grave, but instead as <b>risen from the dead</b>!<b> </b>He conquered death, made a way so that we can no longer live in repeating sin. He is<i style="color: #134f5c;"> praying for us </i>and<i> </i><span style="color: #e06666; font-style: italic;">preparing a forever home for us</span><i>.</i> -- we should never shy away from sharing His amazing message and hope! We love our children so much, let's share with them the<span style="color: #134f5c;"> <b>Hope of the world!</b></span><br />
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One author has set to a mission to create relevant stories to help children understand the <b>One</b> that has created a forever-life of love and freedom for them, if they choose to believe in Him! Dr. <a href="http://maryanndiorio.com/" target="_blank">MaryAnn Diorio</a> writes riveting books for women and children that explore in a compelling way the deepest
issues of the human heart. She sent me one such text to review, <i style="font-weight: bold;">Who Is Jesus? </i>and I love reading it to my kids and adding it to our bookshelf.<br />
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This book has darling and captivating illustrations by award-winning illustrator Kim Sponagle and is targeted to share the message of who Jesus is with children ages 2-6. <b><i>Who is Jesus?</i></b> is formatted in such a way to show what sorts of things Jesus would do, from a child's perspective, which keeps it <b>super relevant</b> to this age group. The important overarching message -- Jesus is <i>not</i> out to get you, He Loves You!<br />
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The curiosity of little kiddos often leaves them pondering things that haven't come to your mind in years, if ever. The format of this children's book follows a pattern of exposing misconceptions: </div>
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<b><i>“Children ask tough questions that can be particularly challenging to answer,” Diorio says.
“Questions like, ‘Does Jesus love me when I mess up?’ and ‘Did God make me sick?’ The
goal of this book is to help answer these questions from the truth of Scripture, presented in an
engaging and relatable way that young toddlers can understand.” </i></b></div>
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The simple message is paired with pages of scripture verses to support the concepts. My sister and I discussed these concepts after reading the book, because some things were <span style="color: #45818e;">uniquely expressed </span>and sparked further discussion on who Jesus really is. Jesus is near to us -- He is not distant or maliciously waiting to punish us when we mess up. Not at all. </div>
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<b><i>“Jesus said ‘Let the little children come to Me,’” Diorio continued. “Sadly, it’s all too easy for
children to become afraid of God. ‘Who is Jesus?’ invites children to come to Jesus, and helps
them understand that <span style="color: #e06666;">He is the Son of God, the Savior of the World, the essence of all that is
good, </span><span style="color: #45818e;">holy and true and the One whose arms are always open to them.”</span></i></b></div>
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“Who is Jesus?” is a 48-page picture book, available in hardcover for $19.95, softcover for
$14.95, and Kindle for $9.95 through Amazon or at <a href="http://www.maryanndiorio.com/bookstore">www.maryanndiorio.com/bookstore</a>.</div>
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<i>*I received a copy of this children's book for my review, but have given only my honest thoughts and accurate information from <a href="http://maryanndiorio.com/">http://maryanndiorio.com</a>/!</i></div>
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Little man decided to get out the yogurt while I was changing his sister in the other room -- I just had to snap some pictures and laugh at the mess! These are the good ol' days of motherhood!</div>
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One of my favorite moments this week was when Josh said Ember was "too little" for one of Marshall's big-boy toys. -- to which Marshall replied, "She's not too little! She's just right!" </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">8 weeks and 11 little pounds of just.right!</span></div>
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At church I received a darling carnation and got to view a sweet video -- which had my little dude in it! :) So special! <b><i>How was your Mother's Day?
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New babies are sooo sleepy! Ember and I have really hit our stride and are matching much better now in regards to supply and demand during nursing :) I enjoy her sweet ice cream smell and the snuggles we share together, gosh I love that girl!<br />
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Right around 3 or 4 months of age I'll be anticipating a change. When baby's vision improves, distraction during nursing can cause quite an issue! The little ones are contentedly nursing away, and then something catches their little eyes or ears and <i>whoosh</i> their head turns away, and your nursing sesh becomes a little game of trying to keep the little one focused! <b><i></i></b><br />
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Have you ever seen necklaces like these? A wonderful new friend and blogger [<a href="http://thebestofbaby.com/" target="_blank">Best of Baby Lady</a>], <a href="http://thebestofbaby.com/" target="_blank">Iulia</a> asked me to join her in a teething necklace giveaway! I thought this would be a wonderful opportunity, and am so excited to share with you a little about it!<a href="http://thebestofbaby.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/MNB-10A.jpg"><img alt="Distracted baby solutions thebestofbaby.com" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1880" src="http://thebestofbaby.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/MNB-10A.jpg" height="800" width="800" /></a> She says they are MAGIC when it comes to grabbing a baby's attention. Wearing this while nursing will draw your little one's focus back to where it needs to be - your chest. And they offer tactile engagement so it gives them something to pull on other than your hair or your bra strap. Here's my girl <a href="http://bestofbabylady.com/" target="_blank">Iulia</a> and her sweet daughter showing off the merchandise! <a href="http://thebestofbaby.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/MNB-2-a.jpg"><img alt="Distracted baby solutions thebestofbaby.com" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1882" src="http://thebestofbaby.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/MNB-2-a.jpg" height="600" width="800" /></a>
But not only is it a great nursing necklace, it also doubles as a teething necklace. The beads are made from baby-safe silicone that are soft to chew on and soothing on aching gums. I know when Marshall was little, he would tug and chew on my necklaces, so much so, that I just stopped wearing them altogether -- this necklace design is a great way to meet your little one at their stage and needs!<a href="http://thebestofbaby.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/MNB-1A.jpg"><img alt="Distracted baby solutions thebestofbaby.com" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1881" src="http://thebestofbaby.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/MNB-1A.jpg" height="600" width="800" /></a>
And to top it all off, it's super cute! You can wear it as you would any other necklace, except this is one you actually WANT your baby to fiddle with. It comes in really handy when it's milk time or just to keep an antsy baby occupied while being held.
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You can purchase these nursing/teething necklaces from several different places, but <b><span style="color: #134f5c;"><a href="http://thebestofbaby.com/" target="_blank">Iulia's</a></span></b> favorite (the research queen) is from <a href="http://www.mynaturalbaby.com.au/silicone-teething-necklaces/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #00ccff;">My Natural Baby</span></a><span style="color: #00ccff;">.</span> Why? 3 reasons:<br />
<span style="color: #e06666;"><strong>1) They're BEAUTIFUL -</strong> They come in so many cute colors and styles. Their <a href="http://www.mynaturalbaby.com.au/sugargems/" target="_blank">Sugargems</a> line is particularly striking. </span><br />
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When you feel rushed, you feel out of control. There is a difference between a <i>full + abundant</i> life and a <i>hurried + busy</i> life, don't you think? Based on each of our personalities and lifestyles, our lines are drawn at differing points, so we must seek wise counsel and slow down to seek and hear the voice of God to discover what he has purposed for us.</div>
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<span style="color: #76a5af;">Do you ever get torn or confused between what you <i>should</i> do, what you <i>want</i> to do and what you feel <i>obligated </i>to do? </span><span style="color: #45818e;">How are you supposed to make wise decisions and live your life in the design and purposes God would have you do?</span><br />
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For the longest time, I made my decisions based on what was the "nice" or "good" thing to do. This concept worked pretty well for me in high school. Say yes to good things and good people, say no to the bad crowds and sins. <b><i>It seemed straight forward to me.</i></b> However, as more decisions in life were placed in my hands and more options were presented to me, this method actually caused me to face several issues. I was<span style="color: #45818e;"> not used to saying "no" </span>when I needed to and ending up <b>busy</b>. This was especially the case in college, so many great things to say "yes" to. All of them were "good" things -- like prison ministry, prayer groups, children's ministries, mission trips, justice groups, choir, etc. How was I supposed to know how to make the wise decision? I couldn't do it all ... What was <i><b>The Best Yes?</b> </i><br />
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I learned so much about how to navigate the world of decision making from reading <i>The Best Yes</i> by Lysa TeurKerst that I have a desire to share it with other people! I contacted <a href="http://proverbs31.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proverbs 31 Ministries</a>, and they gave me 3 copies of the book to GIVEAWAY to readers like you!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #134f5c;">A few things I love about <i>The Best Yes::</i></span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><b>1 || </b>It offers <b>new information</b> to process</span><br />
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What I love about this book is that it is not one of those I've-heard-all-of-this-before sort of titles. No. It offers <span style="color: #45818e;"><i>new </i>insight and perspectives</span> on our lives as women and as people in our <b>current</b> society.<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><b>2 </b>|| It is applicable and makes sense!</span><br />
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<i>The Best Yes </i>is such a well organized text, with a full outline and reference tool of <i>Things I Don't Want You to Forget </i>at the end of the book, that you can flip through and reread to be reminded of important truths and their corresponding chapter.<br />
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I have had so many conversations based on things I've learned from the text. This book would be <b>a wonderful choice for a small group</b> or book club to read and discuss. There is actually a DVD curriculum and study guide, so don't be intimidated by your role in leading the group. Consider it, because could be a <i>BEST YES</i> for you!<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><b>4 </b>|| Concepts are presented through scripture <i>and</i> stories</span><br />
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Lysa TerKeurst shares <b>vivid stories</b> and analogies that connect my memories to the concepts she presents.<br />
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There is no perfect decision -- it can be the right choice, but there will always be imperfections within the choice. ~ <i>The Best Yes</i></blockquote>
I love that Lysa brings new light to <b>biblical examples</b>. She breaks them down and gives her perspectives on how God can empower those truths in our lives. So often I brush over familiar passages of scripture, thinking, "I've heard this story before". That, of course, is a negative practice on my part. I am encouraged to look through the Bible as it truly is <i>living and active </i>[Hebrews 4:12] -- and allow it to continue to shape my choices, actions and thoughts. There are 48 scripture passages throughout the book.<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><b>5</b> || I like Lysa! She is one wise woman!</span><br />
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I had the privilege to go with some ladies to the <a href="http://www.mitchaeljourney.com/2014/10/women-of-faith-night-1-reflections.html" target="_blank">Women of Faith conference</a> this year. There, I was able to hear Lysa speak, and even wrote about it on<a href="http://www.mitchaeljourney.com/2014/10/women-of-faith-night-1-reflections.html" target="_blank"> the blog</a>. Lysa talks about seeking wise counsel, not just going to the people that will easily agree with you and support your ideas without giving you an alternate perspective. I really appreciate that distinction.<br />
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In honesty and humility Lysa shares something that I hope I can internalize here, even in the first stages of motherhood. I've highlighted some of those thoughts in the quote below:<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">And you know what I'm tempted to do as a mom? <b>Draw a straight line from my child's wrong choice to my weakness in mothering</b> ... And that's exactly where Satan wants us mamas to stay. Paralyzed. </span></blockquote>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">But what if that's the <b>wrong line</b> to draw? What if I'm supposed to draw a straight line from my child's wrong choice to my <i><b>strength</b> </i>in mothering? </span></blockquote>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">What if God said, "...What mama is willing to be humbled to the point of humiliation, yet not blinded to the wisdom found like diamonds in dirty places? ... <b>What mama will be courageous enough to let Me write her child's story</b>". p 218 <i>~ The Best Yes</i></span></blockquote>
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<a href="http://thebestyes.com/freebies" target="_blank">Proverbs 31 Ministries</a> has shared a preview of the first session in the DVD series along with a few other <a href="http://thebestyes.com/freebies" target="_blank">freebies</a>!<br />
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The <a href="http://thebestyes.com/freebies" target="_blank">free mobile phone screensaver</a> has been a wonderful thing for me. When I pick up my phone, I am presented with the question, "Is this my best yes?" and my actions, and time spent on my phone, change as a result.<br />
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April was a transitional month for me and my family. We have been getting back in the swing of things, reorganizing and refocusing. I have to say, I like how April went! I hope that May can be just as beneficial. Taking stock of what we have and what we're doing and adjusting to <i><a href="http://j.mp/TheBestYesGIVEAWAY" target="_blank">The Best Yes</a> </i>for our family!</div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #45818e;">First things first, here's how things went for my</span></i></b></div>
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<strike><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #45818e;">1 || Fully engage in the staff connect group </span></span><span style="color: #45818e;"><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HAPJ15I/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00HAPJ15I&linkCode=as2&tag=mitchjourn0a-20&linkId=UNJ6NPAZ7CQI5MK5">Freeway: A Not-So-Perfect-Guide to Freedom</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=mitchjourn0a-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00HAPJ15I" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></i></span></strike><br />
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<b>I'm lovin' it! </b>Enjoying the freedom in Christ I'm growing in through this book and group and have only missed one ... when <a href="http://bit.ly/emberbeach" target="_blank">my sister was in town</a> :)</div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">2 || Record bedtimes/wake times of Marshall and myself! -- oops...<b><i>nope!</i></b></span><br />
I didn't end up doing this much. I guess I didn't know when to consider "bedtimes" when I had to get up in the night a bit for one kid or the other sometimes around midnight etc. I figured, maybe not looking at the clock would help my sanity in the end :)<br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><strike>4 || Transition well back to work </strike> -- <b><i>working on it!</i></b></span><br />
I've been working too hard, and have modified my hours to accommodate my family -- 29 hours a week proved too much (I thought it might), and my manager has worked with me on this.<b> I will be down to 14 hours a week starting May 11th!</b></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><strike>5 || Stay healthy</strike></span><br />
I got a cold the first week in April - congestion mostly. Knowing I had set this goal, I was super disappointed at first on this one. BUT I decided to KICK this cold in the face -- upping my vitamin C and Zinc intake, drinking shots of Apple Cider Vinegar, drinking more water, cutting out sugar, eating garlic, gargling with salt water, and doing a Oregano Oil nose spray! Whew! Let's just say, <b>that cold didn't last much longer after that</b>!<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><strike>6 || Write an update [or two] on my garden!</strike></span><br />
YAY! I wrote one <a href="http://bit.ly/howourgardengrows4" target="_blank">HERE</a>!<br />
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I'll be continuing to incorporate my <a href="http://www.mitchaeljourney.com/2014/12/my-monthly-goals-resolutions-new-years.html" style="color: #6aa84f; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;" target="_blank">Goals for the New Year</a><span style="text-align: center;"> in the coming months as I plan my May goals, and the months that follow. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">1 || Go on a date [or two!] with Josh</span></div>
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It's been over 6 weeks since our last date, so this is moving up to #1 priority. Sure we have to bring along our little baby girl, but she's a sweetheart!</div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; text-align: center;">2 || Be more supportive</span><br />
<span style="text-align: center;">At times, I can drag and get whiny and complain. It is my goal this month to encourage my husband intentionally, cheer him on when he leaves the house for work, rather than give a mopey good-bye.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; text-align: center;">3 || Get rid of 10 items per week</span><br />
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This idea came from <a href="http://onehundreddollarsamonth.com/" target="_blank">one hundred dollars a month</a>. I've started a box already, but basically you walk around the house and add 10 things to donate in order to <b>de-clutter and give</b>! It's kinda like a game!</div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">4 || Don't get sick, get energy</span></div>
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Amp up that healthy eating and supplementing. Hopefully I can meet this goal and feel great this month!</div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">5 || Begin exercising again</span></div>
Now that I'm 6 weeks postpartum, <i style="font-weight: bold;">it is time to get moving!</i> I'm hoping to time out some morning walks with the kiddos.<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">6 || Save my paychecks</span><br />
I want to save as much as I can from my part-time income, after we give to the church. I'd love to put the remainder entirely in savings -- so I'll let you know how that goes :)<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">7 || Share <i>The Best Yes</i> with others</span><br />
Literally! I'm hosting a giveaway [<a href="http://j.mp/TheBestYesGIVEAWAY" target="_blank">3 copies of <i>The Best Yes</i></a>] during these first several days of May to encourage readers and friends to be intentional about their decision making! Be sure to <a href="http://j.mp/TheBestYesGIVEAWAY" target="_blank">enter here</a>.<br />
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One of my <a href="http://www.mitchaeljourney.com/2015/04/my-monthly-goals-april-2015.html" target="_blank">goals for April</a> was to update you on the garden! It's been awhile since I've shared!</div>
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The lettuce/spring mix seeds that we planted in the pallets started sprouting! Little babies :) and I'm so proud of them!<br />
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And our blueberry bush started producing more little blueberry clusters!<br />
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Best of all, in February we had our first bit of produce! A cherry heirloom tomato! Yes, it was already on the vine when we bought the plant -- but hey, it was small and green! We got it all the way to ripe and beautiful! Our first gardening success!<br />
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The Marsh man l.o.v.e.s. tomatoes, and was SO pleased with this tasty treat. Don't garden tomatoes taste remarkably better than buying them in the store? There's such a noticeable difference in flavor!<br />
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So that brings us to the end of February on the garden! -- stay tuned, people, because it just keeps getting better! If you drove by my garden today, you'd be so proud of me ... minus the blueberry plant for some reason :/ ... but hey, live and learn! This sure is fun :)</div>
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