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Brotherly Love

Love hurts, love scars

Around here, love doesn’t always look the way I’d like it to look. Boys sometimes have a funny way of showing they care.

Of course my boys can be very sweet with me—they are always quick to give me a kiss (on the lips even!), to tell me they love me. I get fresh-picked flowers (from the neighbors yard) and if I’m feeling sad, at least one of the boys will ask if I’m okay.

Boys can certainly be... READ MORE 

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Baby Steps

My boys are their brother's keeper

Our baby is on the brink of being a full-fledged walker, very close but not quite there yet.

Baby Henry turned one this summer, and by our family’s standards, he is a few months behind on the walking. All our other boys walked just before their first birthday. I understand every baby is different, and Henry is moving along just fine developmentally. It’s just, he’s taking his time.

The boys pick... READ MORE 

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Doing My Heart Good

In which I am encouraged by some (mostly) sound thinking

Last week on our walk at the river, we passed a bridge on the way back to the car.

“Let’s jump off,” said my ten-year-old with much, much enthusiasm. This bridge crosses over the canal that runs parallel to the river, and it is a favorite jumping spot of many older boys (including my brother, Uncle Zach, he who has told my boys all about it).

Elliott begged and pleaded to be allowed to jump, and... READ MORE 

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Weekend Photo

A brother is a friend God gave you.
-- Jean Baptiste Legouvé

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Brotherly Love

weekend photo

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