Yearly Archives: 2006

Anxiously, Desperately Waiting (For My Son)!

Today is my due date and not much is happening with my body yet! Hardly any dilation, no contractions, no water, etc…it’s getting more and more difficult to carry this big belly and just to dream about a son I … Continue reading

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Wisdom from Hesburgh

I don’t know who Theodore Hesburgh is but this quote on “Pregnancy Weekly” caught my attention… A Quote Worth Repeating: “The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.” ~ Theodore Hesburgh

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Changing The World?

Is Rick Warren really the real deal? Do his Hawaiin duds and bare feet accurately portrey a simple, humble and relaxed man or has he learned how effective a facade can be to the success of his mega-ministry? Fox news … Continue reading

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Stretched

About a month and a half ago, I started to show the war wounds of pregnancy: stretch marks. I felt confident heredity was on my side in this one; neither my mom or older sister experienced these scarlet lines around … Continue reading

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My Samuel Prayers

Enjoying a noon “tea time” today with my friend Kristy inspired me to reflect with thankfulness on the blessings of answered prayer…. A few months before I met Rick, I was having a particularly bad “I’m lonely and really want … Continue reading

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Miscommunicated Communication

“Therefore cooking as an art-’Hidden Art’, if you want to call it so-should be recognized and then developed in everyone who has to cook, wants to cook, or should cook! Cooking should not be thought of as drudgery, but as … Continue reading

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A Slice of Satire

My husband has written a wry and witty satire you can find at Rick’sBlog. Read it and see if you can figure out his target!

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Belly Rules

“Hi Susanna, To be as comfortable as possible and get the most sleep while you’re pregnant, avoid sleeping on your belly or on your back.” ~Pregnancy Weekly * * * * * * * * * * * * * … Continue reading

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Donut Holes

Is it just me or is “Donut Hole” a really weird, inacurate name for the small, round middle of a donut? As a former Canadian, I always refer to these delicacies as “Tim Bits” due to the popular Tim Hortons … Continue reading

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AT LAST!

Yesterday, I officially graduated and can now say I hold a B.A.! How exciting!:) It was a perfect day from start to finish…little did I know that my incredibly awesome husband had planned a surprise party for me, pulling all … Continue reading

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