Category: Mama’s Diaries

  • Karsyn Is Here!

    Happy Birthday Karsyn!! She made her arrival at 2:05 AM this fine Monday, April 18th. Thanks to the help of induced labor, she arrived on her due date. Very timely of her. Jodi’s family and friends will be in horror to hear that she did not get her epidural until she was dilated to 9!…

  • Love Letters to a Birthmom

    Do you count yourself as one who will lovingly and with courage stand up in defense of the “least of these”? If so, I am going to give you an opportunity to “stand up”. When I was training to be a crisis pregnancy counselor, one principle took root in my heart. I was taught that…

  • Blue Feet Chronicles

    What is up with this? While his feet and hands are not this pretty shade of purple all the time, they do take on this contrast fairly often. Here are the questions I think you will be tempted to ask: When his extremeties take on this lovely shade – 1. Is he cold? No. If…

  • The Rules of War

    When you spend your life in homes where males dominate, you learn some basic fundamental rules of War. Combat is an art and requires much strategy. Even at three, Tanner is learning these lessons well. I watch his subtle manuevers throughout the day. He thinks I am oblivious. No. I have observed this before. Four…

  • Punishment Ponderings

    Because of my strong pro life position, I am often asked about my beliefs in regards to Capital Punishment. While this subject is not something I am passionate about, I decided to post my position on this subject because the question continually surfaces. From my perspective, there are two dimensions to this question. First…what my…