Author Archives: learninggodsway

Happy 13th Birthday, Abby!

Posted on May 17, 2023 by learninggodsway

Dear Abby, I love how you have grown up so much over the last year. You are now a teenager, and you have become so mature. You picked up a new sport in the fall, and you continued to play … Continue reading →

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Grief

Posted on May 15, 2023 by learninggodsway

I’m sure we have all lost someone we love at some point in our lives. Some have lost husbands, wives, children, moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, or friends. The list is endless and can go on and on. By … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Azariah

Posted on April 20, 2023 by learninggodsway

Dear Azariah Jackson, You celebrated your 6th birthday almost two months ago! I cannot believe you are already 6 years old. We have accomplished so much over the few months. You are finally adopted and have a brand new name! … Continue reading →

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Dear Dad – The Last Letter

Posted on April 11, 2023 by learninggodsway

Dear Dad, There is so much I want to say. There’s so much going through my mind. Did I do enough? Did you know how much I truly loved you and wanted to be by your side every chance I … Continue reading →

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The Wall Came Down

Posted on March 28, 2023 by learninggodsway

Dear Azariah Jackson, You built a wall. A wall that didn’t easily allow my love to pour in. Things seemed too hard, or maybe everything was just overwhelming. At times, I let your hardness of heart seep over into mine. … Continue reading →

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Happy 9th Birthday!

Posted on March 25, 2023 by learninggodsway

Dear Ava, How are you already nine? The years are not slowing down like I have asked them to. You and your siblings keep getting older and older. It is not easy to watch the years pass by, but I’m … Continue reading →

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Happy 11th Birthday!

Posted on February 18, 2023 by learninggodsway

Dear Alayla, Yes, this birthday letter is two months late! Does that surprise you? I did not think so. It happens this way sometimes because your birthday and Ava’s are so close to Christmas! It is not easy trying to … Continue reading →

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Happy 16th!!

Posted on December 22, 2022 by learninggodsway

Dear Jaden, How are you already old enough to drive a truck and pull a horse trailer? How do these things happen so quickly? I know you have been waiting to be able to haul your own horses for several … Continue reading →

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Happy 7th Birthday, Abel!

Posted on September 15, 2022 by learninggodsway

Dear Abel, Happy 7th birthday sweet boy! I know I say this every birthday, but I can’t believe another year has came and gone. Time doesn’t ever slow down. That can be difficult on this mama’s heart, but it’s such … Continue reading →

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Happy 13th Birthday!

Posted on July 6, 2022 by learninggodsway

Dear James, You are finally a teenager! We now have 3 teenagers in our house. We only have 7 more to go until all of you hit that milestone. I know you have been anxiously awaiting the day to officially … Continue reading →

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