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timeline to Tallula

Some of y’all have wondered about our timeline to Miss Tallula. And mentioned that it seemed that we’d had the fastest and easiest paperchase in history. It wasn’t exactly the fastest. Or the easiest. But the question did get me to thinking: when did we ‘start’ for Tallula? How long has it been? And the answer stung this mama’s heart… Read More

03.21.12 · Esther, my faith, Tallula 13

the Daniel Plan – six weeks in

the Daniel Plan – six weeks in

Just thought I’d quickly update y’all on how it’s going… It’s going. Asher is hanging tough with me… I am so proud of that boy. He has been reading and researching the Daniel Plan website and has not only remembered what he learned, but is putting it into practice. Which is harder than it sounds. His biggest challenge? Staying away… Read More

02.20.12 · daniel plan, my faith 32

the road to Tallula

the road to Tallula

Tallula Mae. She came to us as a surprise. A big surprise. In mid-May of last year, we were still reeling from the passing of our beautiful Esther when our agency contacted us to broach an incredibly painful subject. What exactly did we want to do with our dossier for Esther? It took us days to even be able to… Read More

02.10.12 · my faith, special needs adoption, Tallula 57

the daniel fast

the daniel fast

Our Daniel Fast is now over. Actually, it was over at midnight on Saturday. And there has been much rejoicing and eating and celebrating and eating since then. Truth be told, I really did enjoy the last 21 days. Overall. There were moments. Some headaches. LOTS of headaches. And some tears. And some stomach upset, too. Fiber? What’s fiber? My… Read More

01.30.12 · daniel plan, my faith, what works for us 12

the daniel fast: week two

Soooo? How’s it going? I really do want to hear from y’all who are also fasting… I was thrilled when several of y’all commented that you’d be fasting as well. So please, comment below, email me or send a carrier pigeon my way, but fill me in on all the deets! Us? We’re hanging in there. I gotta admit, last… Read More

01.16.12 · daniel plan, my faith 23

day 2 of daniel

day 2 of daniel

Oh my. Day 1 was easy breezy.. But today was Day 2. And before I even cracked my eyelids, my head reminded me that it has been well over 24 hours since I had consumed any form of caffeine. By 2:00, despite my ongoing headache, I could barely stay awake. Sleep. Must sleep. But sleep was not going to come…. Read More

01.09.12 · daniel plan, my faith 14

tomorrow

tomorrow

Y’all. Tomorrow is day 1 of 21. 21 days of fasting. And self-deprivation? Is so not something I do well. Just ask my husband. But this is different. Because our church is calling the congregation to fast. And because, for one of the first times ever, I’m feeling led to fast. We were given a booklet at church, with ideas… Read More

01.07.12 · daniel plan, my faith 33

remembering 2011

I have been wanting to do a ‘year-in-review’ of 2011 for a while. But it sounds sooo much easier than it is. Every time I would start thinking of every thing that transpired in 2011 – no matter where my thoughts would begin – they always took me to the same place. Esther. Man, that sadness just does not go… Read More

01.04.12 · blogging, memory lane, my faith 10

Sunday Snapshot: {home sweet home}

Sunday Snapshot: {home sweet home}

Finally got around to sharing some pictures of our new place. The place that – to me – is so ridiculously dreamy, it has inspired some moments of feeling not-quite-worthy. I mean, we prayed to find the right house when we moved here. But I didn’t even dare to dream this big. Sometimes it honestly takes my breath away… I… Read More

10.16.11 · my faith, Sunday Snapshot 49

this place

this place

Y’all might not know this. I’m a certifiable horse freak. But when we decided to bring home Isabelle, in 2005, I sold my horse that I’d bought as a 2 year old. He’d been my baby for 11 years. I cried for days. But God gave me such peace about it. I knew, beyond my sadness, it was the right… Read More

09.02.11 · my faith, real life 62

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I'm Stefanie. Wife to one, mom to 13. Occasional blogger and t-shirt maker. Wannabe photographer and exerciser. Constant grace-needer and orphan advocator. more
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