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This child of the 90s is so happy right now. I have no idea what I will use it for but I have a Trapper Keeper again 😍
So thankful for kind friends who hand things down to our boys! A friend saw the grocery pictures and asked if they would like this mini grocery store! 😍
I bought some inexpensive crates and made the #BrackbillTwins a “grocery store” so they can get and store their groceries ❤️
We went to see our niece’s performance this afternoon and Isaiah fell asleep on the chair 😂 I thought he was pouting or something but he was taking a nap 😂❤️ #BrackbillTwins
Watching Grandma @amyjohiner walk to her truck ❤️ #BrackbillTwins

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Six Years – Celebrating Tori

March 27, 2022 · 3 Comments ·

When Tori passed away, Brennan and I made a commitment to always making March 27th a special, joy-filled day. After all, she’s having fun, so why shouldn’t we? We usually … Continue reading Six Years – Celebrating Tori

Six Years – The Impact

March 27, 2022March 26, 2022 · 2 Comments ·

Six years ago today (at 9:05am) we said farewell to our beautiful daughter. That day, we went through the motions of implementing the decisions made months before – unwanted tasks … Continue reading Six Years – The Impact

Book Review: Until Leaves Fall in Paris

March 26, 2022 · 1 Comment ·

Until Leaves Fall in Paris is an intriguing and well-researched novel based in German-occupied France during WWII. The book not only tells a great story, but it leads the reader … Continue reading Book Review: Until Leaves Fall in Paris

Triumph and Purpose After Tragedy

March 25, 2022 · Leave a comment ·

As the sixth anniversary of Tori’s death quickly approaches (Sunday), and with the passing of my friend’s daughter Calliope yesterday, I have been reflecting a great deal on the beauty … Continue reading Triumph and Purpose After Tragedy

Naming the Struggle

March 20, 2022 · 1 Comment ·

I’ve been struggling for months. Even worse, it has taken me until very recently to put a name to the struggle. About two weeks ago I figured it out and … Continue reading Naming the Struggle

Book Review: The Girl Who Could Breathe Under Water

February 11, 2022 · Leave a comment ·

I love books that not only entertain but also teach. Books that are filled with wisdom in such a way that you don’t always realize the depth of the lessons … Continue reading Book Review: The Girl Who Could Breathe Under Water

Book Review: Never Leave Me

February 8, 2022 · Leave a comment ·

Never Leave Me is the second book in the “Waters of Time” series by author Jody Hedlund. I loved the first book (review here) so I was thrilled to find … Continue reading Book Review: Never Leave Me

An Unwanted Journey: Part Two

February 6, 2022 · 4 Comments ·

I want to be upfront that what I’m about to say does not reflect our current church home – we are very grateful for the fact that they never bring … Continue reading An Unwanted Journey: Part Two

An Unwanted Journey: Part One

February 6, 2022 · 4 Comments ·

I am not afraid to be uncomfortable. I learned fourteen years ago to embrace it and even ask for it. I spent 2007 asking God to make me uncomfortable because … Continue reading An Unwanted Journey: Part One

New Playroom and Redemptive Joy

December 26, 2021December 26, 2021 · 1 Comment ·

It’s been almost six years since I wrote this post about the playroom we created for Tori in the midst of medical appointments and uncertainty. It was a project of … Continue reading New Playroom and Redemptive Joy

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