Emmy Under the Lamps

Will records Emily getting some sun lamp treatment for a little jaundice.

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Emily Update

Emily is now officially a wireless baby. She no longer needs oxygen, an IV, a pulse-ox or other monitors. We are so glad that despite being 5 weeks early, she is doing so well. She is still learning to eat enough without the feeding tube, but the nurse said today that she ripped the tube [...]

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Great Is His Faithfulness

I wrote a few thoughts this evening and posted them on Slice. I hope they encourage you.

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She’s Finally Here!

This is Sam, Ingrid’s son, writing on my  mom’s behalf. She’d like to thank each and every one of you for your prayers and encouragement over the last 8 months. I’m here in the room with her now, and she says the following:
The Lord has been so merciful and good to us and the baby. [...]

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Schlueter Family Announcement

The Schlueter Family gratefully announces the following.

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Saved…to Serve

Looking back on our lives, most of us can remember a time when God providentially intervened and stopped what could have been a disaster. Many of us can remember multiple times when this has occured. The issue of Divine timing can’t be ignored. It is humbling and sobering to realize that God intervened because His [...]

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Countdown

If I’m posting more frequently here at the Hope Blog in the next few days, it’s because bed rest has gone to a whole new level. For the last four days, I’ve been in the hospital, so I admittedly have even less to do than usual. I am here until delivery which is supposedly about [...]

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Where Have All the Children Gone?

William is enjoying a week of summer camp. I mean really enjoying it. Since last year’s camp ended, he’s been looking forward to this year. He is an active boy and is constantly frustrated with other kids who have no interest in doing things outside. He counted the days until school was out so his friends [...]

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When Men Get it Wrong

**This post skews female. My apologies to male readers who should feel free to skip this one.**
I read a news story today that infuriated me.  I think men are valuable, really, I do. I value my husband’s input on almost any subject, and God gave us men for many, many reasons to share their wisdom. [...]

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Thursday Miscellany

I am listening to the sound of hammers pounding away in the basement. I can’t go downstairs to see what the men are doing, because the doctor has threatened me with the hospital if I don’t remain on complete bedrest. I am told that the painting is completed down there now and that the new [...]

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