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2013-09-30T09:54:21-04:00

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Five Reasons I’m Glad My Husband Went Away for Twelve Days

Last updated on: September 30, 2013 at 9:54 am By Amy Julia Becker

I didn't yell at my children during the twelve days my husband was away. It was a miracle. Seriously. Read more

2013-09-27T08:58:08-04:00

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What I’m Reading and Tweeting

Last updated on: September 27, 2013 at 8:58 am By Amy Julia Becker

Novels, memoirs, articles about faith, disability, and culture, and what I listen to on my drive home from dropping the kids off at school... Read more

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2013-09-26T11:58:00-04:00

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Small Acts of Gratuitous Love: Friendship House in Durham

Last updated on: September 26, 2013 at 11:58 am By Amy Julia Becker

"Our life together has already been filled with quite a bit of joyful gatherings: cookouts, magnet-making projects, cleaning alongside one another, playing card games, praying the Psalms, ping pong at Fullsteam, and most recently a baked ziti feast... It is becoming terribly clear that my flourishing is bound up in the flourishing of each of my fellow community members." Read more

2013-09-25T15:00:11-04:00

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“Laughter is Carbonated Holiness”

Last updated on: September 25, 2013 at 3:00 pm By Amy Julia Becker

Anne Lamott said it, not I, but I know the truth of which she speaks. The wheels came off the vehicle that is our family yesterday. Marilee was up late and awake early. William was up for an hour in the middle of the night in eager anticipation of the tooth fairy. I was restless already because Peter was out of town. A friend called to tell me about how Penny had been mean and rude the day before. I... Read more

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2013-09-22T21:26:49-04:00

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His Face is Aglow with Hope: How the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Shaped Our Difficult Day

Last updated on: September 22, 2013 at 9:26 pm By Amy Julia Becker

It is Sunday. Peter is away for the night. It has been a hard day. Marilee has a fever and an ear infection. William misses his dad and has erupted into tears more than once. Penny has been unable to control her impulses–she can’t get a door to close so she slams it again and again and again and again and (even more than that) until I finally yell loud enough for her to stop. And then she somehow manages... Read more

2013-09-22T20:53:10-04:00

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What I’m Reading and Tweeting

Last updated on: September 22, 2013 at 8:53 pm By Amy Julia Becker

The books on my bedside table and recommended articles from the past week... Read more

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2013-09-16T14:32:10-04:00

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Quote of the Week: Anne Lamott

Last updated on: September 16, 2013 at 2:32 pm By Amy Julia Becker

“My pastor Veronica says, ‘Peace is joy at rest and joy is peace on its feet.'” –from Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith Read more

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2013-09-18T12:16:09-04:00

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Some Thoughts on Trying to Become a Super-Mom

Last updated on: September 18, 2013 at 12:16 pm By Amy Julia Becker

"It feels very strange, to be this mom who thinks ahead and offers relatively healthy eating options and models moderately healthy holistic habits of spirituality and physical activity and rest. Um, do you hate me yet? Because a year ago, I would have hated me." Read more

2013-09-17T10:14:49-04:00

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How My Children Have Helped Me Become Perfectly Human by Andi Sligh

Last updated on: September 17, 2013 at 10:14 am By Amy Julia Becker

"When I became a mom, I thought my job was to mold and shape my children into their best selves. To my surprise, my children have molded and shaped me." Blogger Andi Sligh shares her journey as a mother to two children with special needs. Read more

2013-09-16T10:13:58-04:00

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Will and Kate Help the World Imagine Possibilities for People with Down Syndrome

Last updated on: September 16, 2013 at 10:13 am By Amy Julia Becker

Why it matters that Will and Kate accepted a painting by a woman with Down syndrome for their son's nursery. Read more

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