Real Life Stories: The Backpack Effect

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As we began the love stories series I wrote an introduction for Gracie that opened the entire series. It was easy for me to write an intro to the stories she would be sharing.  I know Jacob and Gracie's story well. I have been blessed to be a part of it, however writing my own love story presented many challenges in my mind and  my heart. We will also be talking about children in the coming … [Read more...]

Real Love Series: Katy’s Story Part 2

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If you haven’t read the Introduction to this series, I recommend that you do. We are sharing Real Love stories. Stories that have hurt, pain but maturity and ultimately, JOY. In a culture that is so fast paced, self-focused and all about the falling in love part of our story with no concept of afterwards, we here at the Busy Nothings are striving to sit back and share from our own experiences … [Read more...]

15%

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I have talked a lot about percentages on my blog. Most of them were from Bear's lower growth chart and then from Bug's much higher ones. Bug's was pretty funny, actually, his ginormous head was statistically over 50% bigger than his body, HAH! Other not-so-funny statistics are my recent obnoxious 5% weight gain... but that really isn't the point in this particular post... I am feeling worn thin … [Read more...]

A Call to Warrior Women {Fight For Your Marriage}

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Hey friends, since we have posted on relationships, marriage, divorce, single living, loving a new life etc this week I thought I would share about my life. Now Sarea just posted recently about being a single mom and re-entering the rather wild world of dating again in "Single and Loving it?", Sherry just shared an amazing post about life as a single gal in "13 Dresses and Counting", being content … [Read more...]