christmas
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Remembering Our Baby Girl this Christmas
As I sit in my living room, under the beautiful glow of our Christmas tree, it hits me like a giant wave. An overwhelming sense of loss. Sadness. For a moment, I see her face. Tiny. 17 weeks and 3… Continue reading
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Good morning, Christmas!
As I head off to bed in the early hours of Christmas morning, I’m struck my an unusual sense of peace. This moment. Alone. Downstairs. The stockings are full. The presents are wrapped. There is a half-eaten cookie and partially… Continue reading
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A Blessed Christmas Day by El Momma
We hope you had a wonderful Christmas day. We definitely did. It was one of those days where it could have been a complete chaotic mess and that would have been okay. Because, what can you really expect from a… Continue reading
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas!
Christmas Eve with the Els! What a day! It turned out great, but it was one busy, hectic day, especially for El Momma! When you are the momma you are expected to do certain things. At least, in this house.… Continue reading
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10 Holiday Survival Tips
So, I took my monthly trip to Sam’s Club this week. I typically head there once or twice a month to stock up on all the staple items we need each month for our family of six. I buy the… Continue reading
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Advent 2009
Since becoming Presbyterian, I’ve learned to celebrate aspects of my faith that I was unfamiliar with growing up. Advent, in particular, has become a very special time for me and for our family. Meaning of Advent: (from the Latin word… Continue reading
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The Christmas Eve Carriage Ride
After the Christmas Eve service and Christmas Eve dinner we headed home. On our way there, we decided to take the children to look at Christmas lights a few blocks from our home. We had made our way all the… Continue reading