Category Archives: Sanctification

Answered Prayers Upon Answered Prayers

So many answered prayers we’ve seen in the past month and a half since Bryan’s birth- some we didn’t even ask for but the Spirit filled in with groans too deep for words. It can be so easy for me … Continue reading

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My First (Happy) Mother’s Day

Today is my very first Mother’s Day. I’ve waited for years. The past 4 Mother’s Day loomed on the calendar… taunting my barrenness as it came closer and closer. Today- my baby is 6 weeks old. Sometimes I’m still in … Continue reading

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The Story of Our Son – Preparing the Way (Part 1)

As I blogged about earlier this month, Bryan and I have welcomed a beautiful baby boy into our family. Well a few steps were missing in what happened and I wanted to share my sweet baby’s story- for you, for … Continue reading

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Infertility Never Fully Goes Away

I’m happy. I’m happier than I’ve been in a long time- even before we were matched. As I overheard my husband say when someone asked him how I was doing, “The old Jackie is back.” Our office has become a … Continue reading

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Adoption Milestones – Our Baby Shower

Last month I was so blessed for some sweet friends to throw me a beautiful baby shower. That morning I tweeted: “Today is my baby shower. There were about 2 years of my life I thought I’d never be able … Continue reading

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