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It’s a Little Greek to me

It’s a Little Greek to me

Greek was on the menu last night! Nailed it. #greekfood #familylove  

Waffles from Scratch

Waffles from Scratch

Waffles from scratch, it’s the only way to go. Mamas, you can do this, even if you are in a hurry. A few simple steps and you have a loving breakfast for your treasures.

Pizza as big as your Face

Pizza as big as your Face

Summer nights and a huge cheesy pizza with the ones you love. Perfection

Teach them Young

Teach them Young

Their eyes are the light into their souls. Always watching and learning. Teach them young. Show them your brave. Show them your courage. May they know love through make believe, creating, dancing, singing, snuggling and food! Always the food.

When Death Calls

When Death Calls

There has been so much I have needed to write but the very thought and act of it causes more anxiety than I can seemingly endure. A beautiful friend and guide shared with me last night all of the reasons why this is important. So […]

Cohen’s Arrival

Cohen’s Arrival

January 19, 2013, 5:21am 8lbs 11oz, 20 inches December 26, 2012 came and went, the original first due date. Sometimes it’s hard to really know whether the due dates given by doctors are the actual due dates or if the baby and God have a […]

Pregnant with Quadruplets!

Pregnant with Quadruplets!

Dry roasted peanuts cravings at 1am, ready for  naps by 10am, not being able to button your favorite pair of jeans in just under 2 months, appearing as though you are 4 months pregnant when you are really only 2 months pregnant, acne breakouts in […]

I’m A to Z, I’m the Beginning, I’m the Conclusion

I’m A to Z, I’m the Beginning, I’m the Conclusion

And You oh Lord, are everything in between! As I sat here tonight deciding where to begin with my updates, my mind began to wander to something I read in the intro to the book of Revelations not long ago.  “Our times are not propitious […]

When The Times Ripe, I Will Answer You!

When The Times Ripe, I Will Answer You!

I’m setting you up as a light for the nations so that my salvation becomes global. When the times ripe, I answer you. When victory’s due, I help you. I form you and use you to reconnect the people with me, to put the land […]

Mom because I love you. A Poume of incurigmint. (A Poem of Encouragement)

Mom because I love you. A Poume of incurigmint. (A Poem of Encouragement)

I could hardly wait to blog today. Normally I don’t have time to blog but I am slowly learning (because I can be a slow learner) that you have to carve out time to share your story. So here I go in no particular order, […]