Day 17 & 18 #30daysofThanksgiving

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Day 17: I'm thankful for God-breathed secrets. Ben has known for most of our marriage… and I have known more recently. I've hesitated, pushed away, ran away with fingers plugged in my ears. But I've still heard the whisper. The word that scares me. That makes my heart pound and feelings of fear and inadequacy bubble to the surface. Adoption.  This is it folks. Nothing has been done- … [Read more...]

Real Love Series: Julie’s Story, Part 2

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...]

Real Love Series: Sarea’s Story, Part 3

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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...]

Real LIFE Stories: Double Income No Kids {Fostering}

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I admit I'm a bit partial for Katy, my little sister. It's been a priveledge to get to grow up with someone this passionate, beautiful inside and out and also living out her beliefs in a real and challenging way. Part of our month dedicated to children is about a call to action in a warm and gentle way. This is her story, be inspired and uplifted.  ~Heidi *************** I've written about … [Read more...]