Dear PinkGirl: don't copy me.

Dear PinkGirl: don’t copy me.

There’s a certain person in my daughter’s life, who if she allows it, erodes her joy. I’ll call her TheBully ...
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God gave her to me on purpose.

God gave her to me on purpose.

PinkGirl spent nearly an HOUR crying last night. About E.V.E.R.Y.thing. She went from one problem to the next, never stopping, ...
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even a princess tapestry needs dark threads.

even a princess tapestry needs dark threads.

A few months ago, 10 year old PinkGirl and a friend were talking about the earthquake and tsunami in Japan ...
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decision time. a loving mother's straight-arm? or trust in God?

decision time. a loving mother’s straight-arm? or trust in God?

Then Esau looked up and saw the women and children. “Who are these with you?” he asked. Jacob answered, “They ...
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I’m having a major childhood flashback.

I’m having a major childhood flashback.

PinkGirl. That nut doesn't fall far from the tree. I just caught her reading in bed. 10 years old. 10:43pm ...
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PinkGirl's cartwheel God story.

PinkGirl’s cartwheel God story.

PinkGirl has a God story - a story of how God weaved together a bunch of things in her life ...
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Heffalump the Hamster is in da house.

Heffalump the Hamster is in da house.

Hamster: $4.99 Hamster paraphernalia: $42.00 Providing my daughter with the learning experience of being solely responsible for taking care of ...
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If you want to know what ferocious love sounds like, pick on my daughter.

If you want to know what ferocious love sounds like, pick on my daughter.

PinkGirl has had a very tough week. To make a 6 month story short, she was bullied to a breaking ...
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if you can't change your circumstances, change your expectations.

if you can’t change your circumstances, change your expectations.

"If you could tell people just ONE THING. What would it be?" After a purely faith-based post, the next thought ...
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