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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.

Making Sure It Counts

My husband and I have started a fitness program together using an app on our phones. It has been an eye-opening experience to see how quickly and subtly the calories add up. I used to focus more on portion size … Continue reading

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Note #1001 to Self

For a day that you can feel satisfied with upon its conclusion, remember to do the following: 1. Read the Bible as soon as possible upon rising in the morning. 2. Pray for your family before praying for yourself. 3. … Continue reading

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How Much I Don’t Know

My baby is pushing 5 weeks old; I knew life could change in a heartbeat, but I didn’t realize how much a new heartbeat could change life.  As I type this, he is sleeping on the floor next to me … Continue reading

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Now Is Now

This is it! This is the time I have been waiting for since I was able to carry a baby doll in my toddler arms. I am a mom! Now I have someone to read stories to all day if … Continue reading

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Baby Blues

The term seems to indicate a frivolous bout of tears that can quickly be soothed with a pint of Blue Bunny ice cream. It hardly describes the traumatic plunge of emotions that can come at any time during post-partum recovery. … Continue reading

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Little Boy Growing

My shoes fit, as do my clothes, and my little boy is growing. I have carpal tunnel no longer so the hand braces are gone, as my little boy is growing. My milk has come in and a routine is … Continue reading

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Living Essentially

This past spring I discovered the delight of essential oils from DoTerra.  I have never been one to pop pills or rush to the doctor with every small affliction that assails my body. I am a firm believer that proper rest, … Continue reading

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Equal to What?

In light of the recent events in Ferguson, MO, I would like to discuss equality with you. I am not going to attempt an opinion on the shooting of Michael Brown because I cannot begin to figure out what happened. … Continue reading

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Diving in the Shallows [Graphic image alert]

What is it about the celebrity life that seems to so frequently bring its populace to such an abrupt end? I don’t think that a single year goes by without at least one star committing suicide. I remember how shocked I was when it was Heath Ledger. In their movies they are so alive and so filled with conviction. It is easy to forget that they are not the characters they play; perhaps they forget too. Continue reading

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The Natural Rhythm

There are two storms headed towards my state. While everyone is frantically clearing store shelves and filling up gas tanks, I have been doing some reflecting on nature, human nature, and God’s character. It never fails that in times of … Continue reading

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