My heart is full, and I am blessed in so many ways. Ten years ago I moved 2500 miles to a new city, with my groom of two years. I was so apprehensive to leave my comfort zone. God brought us into an unbelievable circle of friends. UNBELIEVABLE "life-er" friends. We grew together until we all nearly moved away, all across the country. Together we knew life joys, and life pains. Equally important to me, we knew late nights of playing cards. Also, we knew each others as couples before we knew each other as parents. Ten years ago we met Lora and Andrew. Their family story, family history, and ultimately family legacy is inspiring.If you are not reading Vitafamiliae, please get there, quick!
On Adoption Sunday I was stirred to offer this Hope Suds giveaway, to honor what they are all about. I offered a winner two bags of Hope Suds. I contacted the winner, cheerfully announcing her win. I thought that was that. But she sent me an email back, telling me that in the spirit of giving, she wanted to share her win with another entrant. It is in giving that I have received an example of genuine winning. Thank you so much, to My Way Home, for elevating what it means to give and to win.
I am the mother of three active and affectionate little boys, ages 6, 3, and 1. They are truly gifts. I love life as a boy mom. I am honored that God has called me to raise future husbands. I hope they grow up to be just like their daddy, Dr. Romance. We met in an elevator in college. He has a PhD in Something Important, but I call him Dr. Romance. We were married on the Fourth of July twelve years ago just so we could call those fireworks "ours." We are living in the Boston area through June, while Dr.Romance is working at Harvard. We call ourselves the "uncommons" as a play on the Boston Common site, because we are from the land of palm trees and all things laid back. I hold a B.A. in History from UCLA, a teaching credential from CSUN, and an M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision from UVA. Those are my lesser accomplishments. Most importantly I love Jesus.
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(((Hugs))) from Idaho!
ReplyDeletetears in my eyes...You are very welcome!
What a sweet gesture!
ReplyDeleteSO excited to get a bag of Hope Suds. Many thanks to My Way Home for sharing the love.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Farmers! OH loved the xmas card!!!!!!!
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