Monthly Archives: December 2008

it’s all relative

By tracie | Published: December 27, 2008

I went to bed last night and felt led by God to share these thoughts: I know.  I know that my stresses and the things I’ve complained about are all relative. I didn’t just bring my {still very sick} daughter home after being in the hospital for 68 days. I didn’t just get released from [...]

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me … in mexico

By tracie | Published: December 27, 2008

I took this photo of myself today.  You know how if you’re the one taking the photos, you’re usually never in them? When I was snapping a few of the kids, I noticed myself in the mirror and thought, “this may be the only proof I have that I was on this trip.” Snap.

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{update}

By tracie | Published: December 27, 2008

I pray this post finds you all with warm Christmas memories in your hearts!  {Should I try my hand at writing greeting cards?}  :) We had a great Christmas, we really did.  As always, Skye & Odinn come over early Christmas morning to open presents with us.  The girls were up late Christmas eve, so [...]

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thankful …

By tracie | Published: December 24, 2008

I’m so sorry for the ‘debbie downer’ post!  Thank you so much everyone though, for your calls, notes, and concerns … and hey! I even got some extras prayers out of it! Today, I thought I would mention a few things I’m thankful for … but first let me tell you about my yesterday. Curt’s [...]

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are you there God? it’s me … tracie

By tracie | Published: December 23, 2008

A friend {ever so wisely} recently reminded me that God wouldn’t give me more than I can handle.  She also mentioned that she’s pretty sure I’m close to my limit … true dat!  :) I hate that my spirit is sagging. I hate that I can’t seem to lift above it. I hate that I’m [...]

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