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Encyclopedia of Me: A

by gidget adoption

A
is for Adoption
Right now, the only word that comes to mind for the letter A has to be adoption. It’s a pretty consuming topic around these parts. We think often about our baby that will someday join our family, and try to wait patiently for the Lord’s timing. I feel like everywhere we go we [...]

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An Adoption Story

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Did you know that I have a sister-in-law whose family is amidst the paper pregnancy of adoption right now, too? They are adopting their second Korean child (and also have a biological son).
Stacey just posted a little teaser of her story of adopting Reuben from Korea. You can read it here and be sure to [...]

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365 Project: January’s Calendar

by gidget crafty

I’ve been having so much fun with the 365 Project. Every couple of days I go back to my phone and camera and choose a photo to represent each day (because let’s be honest, I’m not organized enough to do this every day like you’re supposed to).
Some days I can’t choose just one, so I [...]

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All I Want For My Birthday is Our Baby

by gidget adoption

I’ve been updating and adding to my wish list lately. Because soon, I’ll be 29 (A couple of months ago, I honestly had to stop and think whether I was turning 30 this year or not. It took a minute to remember I wasn’t. One more year in my 20s!).
I think having a winter birthday [...]

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Compassion for Haiti

by gidget adoption

com⋅pas⋅sion
a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.
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That’s exactly what I’m feeling for the people of Haiti right now.
I feel sorrow, with the desire to somehow help alleviate their suffering.
My heart is burdened for the country and its people and [...]

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New Year, New Me… Or Something Like That

by gidget faith

I love starting the new year. Fresh beginnings are so excited. My resolutions are more like goals, but nonetheless I have a few plans for 2010. Here are a few fun things I wanted to share with you (in no particular order)…
1. I joined the 365 Project! Now that I have a fun new phone, [...]

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Family Photos by Rena Anne Photography

by gidget family

In November we had some family photos taken by my best friend. She’s been taking our pictures for a while (our engagement, maternity pics and more), and finally decided to actually launch her business. I’m so excited because she is super talented. I was happy to build and help her set up her new photo [...]

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Thankful for the Season

by gidget family

We had such a wonderful Christmas season and New Year’s Eve.
Here’s a little look at how we celebrated…

I’m excited to see what the Lord has in store for us in 2010, and hope it’s a great year for all of you reading as well.

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Announcing The Gracious Basket {Giveaway}

by gidget family

I’m so excited… one of my dearest college friends (pictured above with me in ‘06) recently contacted me to tell me about a new business her family started called The Gracious Basket. Today I’m going to tell you a little about it and offer you a chance to win a gift certificate!
Have you ever been [...]

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12 Pearls of Christmas: Jesus Comforts

by gidget faith

This post is part of a blog tour series from LitFuse Publicity and Pearl Girls. Every day I will be featuring daily inspirational stories, from now until Christmas, all written by guest authors.
How to Cope with Christmas
by Stacie Ruth Stoelting
Last night, I dreamed that God resurrected my beautiful adopted aunt, Mary Jo Hoffman. But [...]

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