Category Archives: Let’s Reminisce and Reflect!

Our Oldest Girl is 12!!

Posted on November 8, 2018 by learninggodsway

Dear Jaden, It’s your birthday! It’s hard to believe you are 12 years old. Next year, you will be a teenager. Time goes by so quickly. I know you have been looking forward to your birthday for months now because … Continue reading →

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Happy 3rd Birthday Little Stitch

Posted on September 15, 2018 by learninggodsway

Dear Abel, It was an Ohana kind of day. Early in the day, all your brothers and sisters hustled and bustled to get ready for your party. Excitement was in the air! When the party hour finally arrived, everyone wore … Continue reading →

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Tired

Posted on August 15, 2018 by learninggodsway

-I’m tired from the fight. -I’m tired from the constant battle. -I’m tired from the reality of everyone else besides me having a hand in planning my family’s future. -I’m tired from having to answer to many, many different people … Continue reading →

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Difficulties in God’s Plans

Posted on July 21, 2018 by learninggodsway

Many days thoughts flood my mind constantly. Thoughts of: Did I choose this journey for myself or is this God’s complete will for my life? I always find myself thinking: Life is hard right now… Life is difficult… Life is … Continue reading →

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Happy 9th Birthday to One Awesome Boy!

Posted on June 4, 2018 by learninggodsway

Dear James, Happy 9th birthday sweet boy! You are growing up too fast. The past 9 years have flown by, but they have been great years because you have been a part of them. I always know I can depend … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th Birthday Sweet Boy

Posted on May 6, 2018 by learninggodsway

Dear Jayce, What a miracle you are sweet boy! The Lord uses your birthday every year to remind me how incredibly blessed we are. He has brought us through so much the past 4 years. I could not begin to … Continue reading →

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Happy 14th Birthday to our Oldest!

Posted on April 3, 2018 by learninggodsway

Dear Jacob, Fourteen! Really! You are really fourteen years old? It is hard to believe. So far, you have made the teenage years so easy. I am so grateful. I have loved watching you grow into a young man. It … Continue reading →

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Happy 6th Birthday to Our Fiesty Little Girl

Posted on March 27, 2018 by learninggodsway

Dear Jayla, This day six years ago, we welcomed you into our family. You were so perfect even if you became a NICU baby! You broke us in right from the beginning. You let your fiesty little attitude shine through … Continue reading →

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Dementia: You are not my Friend

Posted on March 25, 2018 by learninggodsway

I do not like you. You are not my friend. You are not welcome here. I would rather you take a hike. But, I know that’s not going to happen. You aren’t leaving. You are here to stay. You have … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Little One

Posted on March 18, 2018 by learninggodsway

Today we celebrated your big number 1! Although our days with you haven’t been many, our love for you has grown with each morning light. Your smile is so contiguous and your eyes sparkle with delight! We trust that God … Continue reading →

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