Author Archives: Valerie

We are here

50 days since her last day of school 1 surgery 1 ER visit 9 days of fever countless office visits too many calls to the nurses 3 cultures 2 specimens dropped off 0 answers 1 Aunt who produces giggles and … Continue reading

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Surrendered to Sweet Rest

Sweet rest. Please Lord, keep your hand on this little girl. #thismamaspleading #surrender

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Kayla’s Christmas Acrostic

I printed off some really cool worksheets for Kayla to work on over the Christmas break.  She was so excited for them I had to let her start on a few yesterday.  I found this one and others at www.havefunteaching.com. … Continue reading

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Chris bought this beautiful fresh wreath for us to enjoy this Christmas season. I love it!

Chris bought this beautiful fresh wreath for us to enjoy this Christmas season. I love it! Originally uploaded by kwandrwmama

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Fall 2012 – Love, Mercy, & Coffee

(Chris, Bekah, FirePapa, Nana, Kayla, Valerie in CA) First of all, these days just keep passing by me at such speed that I simply can hold on and pray.  I am so thankful for God’s love and mercy, and for … Continue reading

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a waking up change

I have never been a morning person.  I love the way I feel in bed.  I love to burrow deeper into the covers.  I love to hold really still so that I can stay in the warm spot in the … Continue reading

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Photos of Gratefulness Challenge

The girls over at the Middle Places have issued a challenge of gratefulness.  Are you on twitter or instagram?  Join us for this fun way to remain grateful. You can see me on twitter as @kandrmama and on instagram as … Continue reading

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One More Day

Today I am so thankful for my hubby.  He has been gone since Monday morning and my back is feeling it tonight! This week has gone fast because of how busy we’ve been. Just tonight since about 9 o’clock, this … Continue reading

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Balancing on a Tightrope

  Tonight’s devotion time with Kayla was special to me.  Not because we were talking about some issue she has been having or because she fell repentant for every naughty thing she has ever done.  Tonight we actually had a … Continue reading

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Laundry Thoughts

Kayla and I had an interesting conversation the other day.  It went like this. Me: Kayla, come put away your clean clothes. K: Ugh! Why are all my clothes inside out when you give them back to me after you … Continue reading

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