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A Bundle of Myrrh

"My beloved is unto me as a bundle of myrrh." Song of Solomon 1:13

Archive for the ‘Motherhood’ Category

Back To The Parsonage

Friday, July 22nd, 2016

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We’ve been back from our 2 week trip to Texas for a week now. (Pictures to come soon.) It’s been a long week. Even though this sweet little bug is a few days shy of 2 months old, I’m just now getting my feet wet being a mother of 8.

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3 of the babies left for Texas the week Josephine was born. We’ve only had 5 under our roof for some time now and 3 more does make a difference! Though, you could say Mercy makes 3 just by herself.

I looked at my table the other day during breakfast and thought “Man. That’s a lot of people.”

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We have all our babies safely back in the next with us. I am thankful. Now if I could just manage to keep up with all of them!

Celebrating Josephine’s Baptism

Tuesday, June 7th, 2016

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We dress, prepare and gather together to celebrate life and new life. This helpless squirming little thing and God’s precious gift of Eternal Life give us all good reason to rejoice with one another.

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Raising Ebenezers

Saturday, March 12th, 2016

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Yesterday all the other babies were gone. Gone to Texas, gone to Bancroft and all I have are these two little girls. So I make a drink we can share, put on sunglasses and we get outside to just sit. Sit in the cool breeze and warm sunshine.

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Baby Gifts

Thursday, February 18th, 2016

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My sweet friend Carrie recently emailed me with this question:

Suppose I know a couple who is expecting their 8th baby, a precious baby girl. Suppose this couple already has 5 baby girls. I know from experience of 3 boys that some baby items could be replaced after being used so many times already. I also know there are always new fun baby items that someone may want. Do you have any suggestions on what we can get this couple?

Boy she stirred a pot! I started a response to her with a few ideas, then added a few more. My list became longer than I thought it would be. Then it occurred to me.

Really, after 5 babies a Mama should just get another Baby Shower. By this point, it’s a good time for a “Out with the OLD, in with the NEW!” Or at least a good time to donate your gently used for some brand new.

Because I had fun with this I turned to a Facebook group I’m in with many other mamas who have lots of children. I posed a similar question to them and enjoyed reading their responses.

So, if one were wanting to get something for an 8th baby (or a 4th, 6th or 11th baby) here are some suggestions for you!

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