Ladies, As you know, there is a hugely popular holiday that many will celebrate in just under a week! Yes, Valentine’s Day! It is a day where we give our husband the opportunity to show his love with flowers, candy, dinner and maybe something shiny :o) Are you already planning out how wonderful this holiday … More Valentine Expectations
Stacy McDonald has a post up about homeschooling. She says everything that we believe- but in a much better (and certainly more concise way). I truly enjoy homeschooling my childrern. I really love (at least most days – LOL) that that I have ALL of my children at home with me during the day. There … More Homeschooling
I snapped this picture of Noah a couple of nights ago. I thought she looked so sweet laying there as if she were praying :0) Blessings, Dana
Living in the South has its pro’s and it has its pro’s (lol… okay so the 100+ degree weather in the summer and the awful humidity is not fun). Anyway, it is hunting season here in our state so there’s a lot of talk about hunting and of guns. As you know, children are sponges and … More Southern Living
Here are a few pics of all of the kids. Things have been pretty busy around here but we are all doing great. I have been working hard to get the house back in order (after being on bedrest and then recovery since June). I have also been re-training the children in first time obedience … More Family Pics *Finally*
Yesterday was a big day… I celebrated my 29th birthday AND the Lord blessed me with the BEST birthday gift ever… A BRAND NEW BABY GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Noah Elethia Patterson was born at 10:46 AM. She weighed 7 pounds and 5 ounces and is 19 inches long. She is a doll! I will post more later. … More Little Noah
My c-section is scheduled for 10 A.M. tomorrow, that is, if I don’t go into labor before then. I actually feel really calm right now, but I have no idea how hormonal I will be feeling in the morning (lol). I am still praying for labor to start but it is all in the Lord’s … More 10 A.M.
It is has been a looooonnnngggg time since I posted but I wanted to post an update for anyone who still visits and to also ask for prayer. I will be 39 weeks on Wednesday. The baby is still measuring small but is growing at the correct rate. Two weeks ago, the weight was estimated … More Meeting Baby Soon
I was reading in Ezra this morning and Chapter 4 really stood out to me. In particular, I really related to verses 1-5: “Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity were building a temple unto Jehovah, the God of Israel; then they drew near to … More Encouragement for Raising Godly Children (from the book of Ezra)
I have really been encouraged by a Daily Devotional that I have been receiving everyday. I must admit that the author really reads my thoughts and writes about things that are near and dear to my heart (of course, it could just be a coincidence but it may not be since it is written by my … More Encouragement and Truth
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