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My Pregnancy So Far (Because My Life Consists of Nothing Else Right Now!)

Wednesday, March 1, 2006 (Updated: Saturday, April 1, 2023)
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My, how time flies when you’re pregnant! Actually, time was flying before I was pregnant, too, so I guess it is just life right now! Well, in some ways time has flown. Like how many days have passed since I’ve really done any serious …

Category: My Pregnancy & Baby Stories

A Pregnancy Free From “Systems” and Living in the Reality of My Walk in Christ

Friday, February 17, 2006 (Updated: Wednesday, February 25, 2026)
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Like most first-time moms-to-be, I’ve already been offered lots of advice and counsel. I actually welcome it because I appreciate hearing about other people’s experiences. I also welcome it because over the past several years I’ve …

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Catching Up and Telling People We’re Expecting

Wednesday, February 15, 2006 (Updated: Saturday, April 1, 2023)
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Yes, I’m still alive! And still pregnant! 🙂 Thank you so much for all of the wonderfully positive and encouraging comments and emails regarding my pregnancy. I’m going to save a copy for the baby scrapbook. Peanut will enjoy knowing how …

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Everything Changes… (We’re Expecting!)

Wednesday, February 8, 2006 (Updated: Wednesday, February 25, 2026)
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I’ve been contemplating how to write this post for a few weeks. I’ve come up with various titles, none of which really captured the content without giving it away. I guess the one I finally decided on sums things up the best even though …

Category: My Pregnancy & Baby StoriesTag: Infertility & Childlessness | Trusting God
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Happy Anniversary To Me (and David!)

Wednesday, January 25, 2006 (Updated: Wednesday, February 25, 2026)
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If you’ve wondered why there are little wedding rings floating down the page, it is because today is our ninth wedding anniversary. Nine years ago today I became David’s wife and I am thankful for it every single day. I’ve written a …

Category: Our Family Life

God Delights In The Details Of Our Lives

Friday, January 20, 2006 (Updated: Wednesday, February 25, 2026)
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I believe God has a sense of humor and I mean that on several levels. First of all, David says God must have a sense of humor because he created giraffes. But I also think He has a sense of humor in how He brings things to pass and then opens our …

Category: Our Family LifeTag: God Cares About The Details | Trusting God

A Word of Wisdom for Christian Wives

Thursday, December 15, 2005 (Updated: Thursday, June 25, 2026)
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I will always be thankful to the Lord that He allowed me to understand some important principles early on in my marriage. I think it has saved us large amounts of grief and frustration. And while this post is going to be written in the context of my …

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Sparkly Holiday Punch Recipe

Friday, December 9, 2005 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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This sparkly holiday punch has been around for years and years. It’s easy to see why. It’s simple to make and tastes wonderful! I’ve made this punch for holiday parties, showers, and more. It’s always well-received with …

Category: Desserts & Treats

Pecan Tartlets Recipe

Friday, December 9, 2005 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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This recipe for pecan tartlets is one of my favorite cookie recipes. I’ve been eating these since I was a girl. The pecan tartlets are easy to make and everyone always enjoys them. I often put them on a dessert platter for Christmas alongside …

Category: Desserts & TreatsTag: Pecans Recipes

Sweet-Tart Cranberry Chicken Recipe

Monday, December 5, 2005 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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I found this recipe for sweet-tart cranberry chicken a few weeks ago in What’s For Dinner? Cookbook (Gooseberry Patch). It is so easy that we’ve already enjoyed it a couple of times. I’ve served it with white rice which works very …

Category: Main DishesTag: Chicken Recipes | Cranberries Recipes
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Sallie Schaaf Borrink

I’m Sallie — wife, mother, just-retired homeschooler, and curator of my home. Our little family lives a quiet and cozy life of home education, self-employment, and pithy exchanges. I’ve been writing here for 20+ years about Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. And I like to laugh. A lot. Start here. ♥

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