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When the Christmas spirit is no longer broken and joy is less of a choice

December 18, 2016 by Aprille 1 Comment

I sat down to work on our yearly Christmas e-mail this past Wednesday. Three hours later I was still typing and formatting. I got done and was completely overwhelmed and undone. December has already been so full. Just. So. Full. Of. Goodness. Sunday two weeks ago, we joined a Sunday School class that is discussing … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Beauty in the Mess, Christmas, Ezra, Family, Military and Veteran Life, Miscellaneous, Personal and Spiritual Ramblings, Special Needs Parenting Tagged: anxiety, christmas, christmas spirit, christmas tree, church, decorating, depression, discipleship, Ezra, faith, love, santa

Ultimate Holiday Survival Guide for Special Needs Families (120+ Links!)

November 19, 2016 by Aprille 8 Comments

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… But you know that’s not always the case. For kiddos that thrive on routines, face behavioral challenges, get overwhelmed quickly, need special diets, and more, facing the holiday season can fill a special needs parent with dread. (Secret: You are not alone!) That’s why it’s so great that … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Christmas, Health, Wellness, & Self Care, Special Needs Parenting, Thanksgiving Tagged: ADHD, anxiety, aspergers, autism, behavioral, christmas, chronic illness, fibromyalgia, holidays, odd, santa, self care, sensory processing disorder, social stories, SPD, special needs, thanksgiving

Beauty in the Mess ~ Edition 12.20.14

December 20, 2014 by Aprille Leave a Comment

It’s been a truly blessed couple of weeks. We found out just before Thanksgiving that Russ had been offered a job as a government employee. His new job would start December 15th, which gave us several more weeks to just be together as a family without stressing out about actually finding a job. Granted, the … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Beauty in the Mess, Christmas, Thanksgiving Tagged: christmas, Ezra, leaves, mary poppins, playdough, Rice Krispies, santa, star wars, starbucks, Thomas

Dear Moms at Christmastime ~Love, a mom who “doesn’t do Santa”

December 2, 2013 by Aprille 21 Comments

How I celebrate Christmas with my family might look different than how you celebrate Christmas with your family. And that’s okay.

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Posted in: Christmas, Motherhood, Recovering Perfectionist Tagged: advent, christmas, mommy wars, MOMS, motherhood, santa

A Christmas Song for Military Wives: The Best Gift of All

December 24, 2012 by Aprille 8 Comments

The best Christmas gift of all is having my veteran husband home for Christmas – this post includes a Christmas song for military wives!

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Posted in: Christmas, Family, Fatherhood, Military and Veteran Life Tagged: army, christmas, Christmas shopping, deployment, family pictures, kisses, mall, milestones, music, parenting, santa, strong shoulders, uniform, Walmart

A New Life Begun

December 9, 2010 by Aprille 4 Comments

My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. (Psalm … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Christmas, Ezra, Pregnancy & Birth Tagged: baby, christmas, early pregnancy test, Ezra, home pregnancy test, miscarriage, motherhood, pregnancy, psalm 139, santa

My Funniest Christmas Memory

December 17, 2009 by Aprille 1 Comment

WIVES OF FAITH 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS BLOG CARNIVAL DAY SIX. I will say that a few days ago I had no idea what I was going to write for this topic, but thankfully when you are married to a husband like mine, memories are always making themselves!!

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