Author Archives: Valerie

She Decided to Do Something

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Valerie

This is my oldest. She reads all the time. In the grocery store. In the middle of the day on a Saturday. I’ve even found her in the kitchen reading cook books. The summer of 2013, Kayla had asked for … Continue reading →

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I Love Who She’s Becoming

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Valerie

I did not heed the warnings. I blinked. I was not ready for this. This comparison took me totally by surprise. I do have to say that I loved two year old Kayla. She was quirky and spunky. Loved her … Continue reading →

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August ’07

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Valerie

Wasn’t this just yesterday? I can’t even begin to say what this does to my heart.

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Kindergarten Beginnings

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Valerie

I dropped Bekah off today for the first day of Kindergarten in her new classroom at Shelton. (You all know I cried, right?!?!) But just look at that picture! There is love there already between Bekah and her new teacher. … Continue reading →

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The Measure of your Worth

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Valerie

I’ve seen this quiz going around Facebook. You’ve seen it too. You answer ten or so short questions and voila–your IQ is tabulated. There is even a handy “share” button right at the end of the quiz so you you … Continue reading →

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Feed My Sheep

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Valerie

One month ago we let a nurse wheel Rebekah back to the operating room. The days that have followed have been the hardest days yet. You can read about her surgery and recovery here. While Rebekah is making a great … Continue reading →

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Two Week Osteotomy Check Up

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Valerie

We had today’s date in our minds since before Bekah’s surgery. May 28th would be our first check with the doctors since the surgery and would let us know if things were headed in the right direction. We were all … Continue reading →

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Rebekah – Two weeks post osteotomy

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Valerie

I can’t believe we are one-third through our six weeks of Bekah’s casting! Thank you all so much for prayers, meals, texts, home visits, emails, phone calls, and sweet gifts. God’s love has been blanketed over our family by the … Continue reading →

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My Paper Brain – Staying Organized in the Hospital

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Valerie

My sister Amy gave me some really good advice a few years ago. She has battled ovarian cancer, (And won! All praise to Jesus!) all the while going to countless doctor appointments and hospital visits. When we began discovering that … Continue reading →

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Osteotomy

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Valerie

Bekah is headed in to see the surgeon on Tuesday, May 13th, 2014. Last summer, we began seeing an Orthopedic doctor. As they watched her hips, it became clear to them that surgery would be necessary for our girl. This … Continue reading →

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