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Friday Funnies

Mar 3 2006 10:32 pm

Recently, someone sent us yet another blonde joke (we hope for no other reason than it’s our hair color). This one struck me as particularly funny because I was... Read More ›

A Battle Plan for Fighting Envy

Mar 3 2006 6:39 pm

“So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may... Read More ›

Q & A - A Holy Longing

Mar 1 2006 8:11 pm

Several of you have kindly asked how I am doing in the midst of all the excitement surrounding Caly’s birth. As long-time readers may remember, I first posted back... Read More ›

Empty Nest or Second Honeymoon?

Feb 28 2006 9:51 pm

The opportunity to speak at the College Church women’s retreat this past weekend was a pure delight for me. My soul was strengthened by spending time with this group... Read More ›

War on the Home

Feb 27 2006 9:53 pm

Did you know that we are war? No, I’m not talking about Iraq. I’m talking about the “Mommy Wars”: an ongoing cultural debate over stay-at-home moms. There was another... Read More ›

What a Weekend!

Feb 27 2006 1:14 pm

CAROLYN: On Friday I departed for the Windy City and a women’s retreat at College Church, home of Kent and Barbara Hughes. What a pleasure to interact again with... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

Feb 24 2006 6:43 pm

It’s a funny coincidence that my sisters and I each gave birth to our firstborn in February. Caly was born on February 20, Jack turned three this February 21,... Read More ›

Sweet Caly and a Mother’s Heart

Feb 24 2006 12:05 pm

I want to personally thank all of you for the love and encouragement that you have showered upon Mike and Janelle—not only this past week, but throughout Janelle’s pregnancy.... Read More ›

Caly Comes Home and Mom’s Advice

Feb 23 2006 4:34 pm

To Janelle’s great relief, she and Caly were discharged from the hospital this afternoon. They were delayed an extra hour and a half to test Caly for jaundice (she... Read More ›

Baby Caly and Thoughts for Mothers

Feb 22 2006 3:12 pm

Little Caly is two days old today, and eating and sleeping well. Tomorrow, Janelle gets to come home from the hospital. She’s doing everything possible to be outside those... Read More ›

Baby Caly Update

Feb 21 2006 1:11 pm

Baby Caly is doing great! Janelle didn’t get much sleep last night, and she’s in some pain today; but overall, a very happy mommy! Mike and Janelle and our... Read More ›

Birth Day Diaries: Entry Nine

Feb 20 2006 10:03 pm

We are pleased to announce the birth of… Carolyn Kimberly “Caly” Bradshawto Michael & Janelle Bradshawat 5:07 pm, February 20, 2006Weight: 7lb, 3oz Caly (pronounced like “Sally” but with... Read More ›

Birth Day Diaries: Entry Eight

Feb 20 2006 6:54 pm

Baby Bradshaw is here! Thank you for your prayers. The little girl was safely delivered via c-section a little while ago. We don’t yet know the exact time of... Read More ›

Birth Day Diaries: Entry Seven

Feb 20 2006 6:09 pm

After pushing for half an hour, the doctor determined that the baby’s heartbeat was such that they needed to do a c-section right away. So, as we write, they... Read More ›

Birth Day Diaries: Entry Six

Feb 20 2006 5:04 pm

The doctor just checked Janelle and she is 9 1/2 cm dilated and in a few minutes they will have her begin pushing. Lord willing, Baby Bradshaw will be... Read More ›

Birth Day Diaries: Entry Five

Feb 20 2006 3:21 pm

Half an hour ago, Janelle received the epidural. Sigh of relief. The doctor said it should only take about fifteen minutes to begin working. Mom and I are out... Read More ›

Birth Day Diaries: Entry Four

Feb 20 2006 2:30 pm

Janelle’s contractions are getting much stronger, and she is ready for the epidural. The anesthesiologist should be arriving shortly. Dr. Tran says she is 3cm dilated and 90 percent... Read More ›

Birth Day Diaries: Entry Two

Feb 20 2006 12:31 pm

still 2 cm dilated, 80 percent effaced We got here at around 8:30 a.m. and after checking in, we met Janelle’s entertaining nurse, Barbara. She’s wearing an Eeyore nurse’s... Read More ›