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About wordvessel

Aloha! This blog is a window into the active mind of a wife, mother, woman and individual. I may be busy every moment of every day, but I still have time to think. Many seasons have blossomed and faded within my life, and this blog has endured through all of them. It is safe to say that my writing has matured because of them. I hope that you will be inspired to think in fresh ways as you read my writing. To Jesus be all the glory.

A Summer of Savings

I’m doing something different this summer, and I wanted to include you in my challenge. With rising costs in every aspect of life, I am feeling the urgency of saving money even more. This summer I am going to look … Continue reading

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The One in the Middle

The other day Simeon and I were hanging out together and I said, “Simeon! Your birthday is on Sunday!” His little face exploded into a smile and he said, “It is?!” And then he shouted to everyone, “My burstday is … Continue reading

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In Training…Always

Today is Mother’s Day. Since it isn’t my first one, I kept my expectations very low and only requested a picture with all 8 and time to write. The photo shoot was a circus and I’m writing this blog in … Continue reading

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Just a Side Note

Hello Readership, I am working on a blog post that has been simmering in my mind for a few weeks; I am taking a little rabbit trail to share my hobby shops with you. At a time like this when … Continue reading

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I Love You and I Like You

Here we are again: another birthday and you’re one year older than I can believe. This birthday seems extra poignant to me because you’re now only two birthdays away from being a decade in age. And two isn’t very much. … Continue reading

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Like Sand

The first week of March I celebrated another year of life. The next day I birthed a new life. Two days later I had a brush with death and spent several days in the hospital, including three days in the … Continue reading

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A Rainy Easter

Most Easters in my memory are filled with sunny skies, the scent of lilies, and brunches surrounded by spring breezes. I always thought it was fitting to have sunshine pouring down on a day symbolizing hope and new life; just … Continue reading

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Like Sacrifices

I’ve been wrestling with this blog for some time. The concept of sacrificial living has been pressing heavier on my heart and I would like to share what I am discovering: not because I’m perfectly applying it but because it … Continue reading

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I Like Five

Today we have a brand new five-year old in the house. Our Shilo has been a part of the family for half a decade. This boy is a little bit of an enigma to me. Sometimes I feel like I … Continue reading

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Live It Up!

It’s my 38th birthday. I always reflect deeper on my birthday and even more so as I prepare for the imminent arrival of my 8th child. I find that birthdays and BIRTH days automatically cause me to evaluate where I’ve … Continue reading

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