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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.

Books that Shaped Me (part 3)

Posted on April 8, 2020 by wordvessel

And now here I am: married with 5 young children, homeschooling and seeking to make our home a place that welcomes the presence of Jesus. There is never enough time in the day to read all I want, write all … Continue reading →

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Books that Shaped Me (Part 2)

Posted on April 1, 2020 by wordvessel

I did a vast amount of reading in my college years between class work, assignments, and personal reading. I found I gravitated towards fiction as a way to relax and recharge. My social life was limited in those busy years … Continue reading →

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I Know A Little Fellow

Posted on March 18, 2020 by wordvessel

I know a little fellow who has the best belly chuckles and most subtle of grins. He adores long hugs and rushes into them head first when he is upset. I know a little fellow who runs with shoulders back … Continue reading →

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Books That Shaped Me (Part 1)

Posted on March 11, 2020 by wordvessel

Books and writing are partners in value to me. When asked how I prefer to spend moments all to myself I can rarely choose between reading a book or writing in some form or fashion. And when it comes to … Continue reading →

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Thoughts After my Birthday

Posted on March 3, 2020 by wordvessel

How is it possible for a single day to carry such definition? Perhaps for some of my readership your birthdays are just another day; for me they are a time of reflection and evaluation. Though there are few specific birthdays … Continue reading →

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The Yoke

Posted on February 24, 2020 by wordvessel

This yoke of life is heavy, The burden presses down. In every step I’m weary, Tears my only sound. Marriages in crisis, Babies ill too young. Familiar disappearing, Farewells remain too long. The needs outweigh my energy, Time slips through … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk About It (Part 1)

Posted on January 15, 2020 by wordvessel

I experience depression. There. I’ve said it. It’s not an easy topic to discuss but I believe it is an important one. In my journey towards contentment depression is a significant obstacle and has consumed much of my mental and … Continue reading →

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The Third Three

Posted on January 5, 2020 by wordvessel

Everyone who knows this child agrees that she is not easily intimidated: by adults, peers, boundaries, rules, new flavors, new experiences or unlearned lessons. If there is any challenge to be had, she heads straight for it; given 2 options, … Continue reading →

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Regret or Rejoice?

Posted on December 2, 2019 by wordvessel

The day I dreaded since the day she arrived is today. After a rich, 6-week long visit with us that encompassed Quinley’s 4th birthday, a garage sale, Thanksgiving, Christmas decorating and the first day of Advent, my mom had to … Continue reading →

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Thankful

Posted on November 27, 2019 by wordvessel

I’ve been itching to blog ever since I stepped into my blogging sabbatical so I decided to return for a moment. I’m sure I’ll have something to write for Christmas too. Lately I’ve been thinking about specifics. I see how … Continue reading →

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