027 Plot Twist
My last podcast episode dropped July 11. We had made the decision to move forward with a new adoption agency to adopt a baby from South Korea. I promised to be back in September with new episodes, but I was going to take time off from the podcast so that I could...
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Pregnancy/Adoption FAQ
Ever since we announced our pregnancy, we've gotten a lot of questions. I thought I'd type up a quick summary of your FAQ in case some of you were wondering them but didn't feel bold enough to ask. Congratulations on your pregnancy! But what about your adoption? ...
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“Get behind me, Satan!”
I can't think of a more perfect Gospel to bring comfort to those hurting in the Church. "upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it." No matter what kind of hell we messed up human beings try to bring into the...
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026 Adoption Update & See You in September
An adoption update! In today's episode, I shared: Our history with wanting to adopt, our previous application to adopt from China Our decision to withdraw from our previous adoption agency and no longer pursue adoption from China A quick overview of how international...
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025 Summer Potpourri
Sorry I missed you last week! We decided to skip town and head to Kansas City while our house's main floor is getting a remodel. That picture is our family at Worlds of Fun as we waited out a rainstorm that never ended. Trip recap: Renting a house is my new favorite...
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024 When Your Spouse Travels with Ashley Stevens
This week, I'm sharing a conversation I had with Ashley Stevens about how she and her three girls thrive when her husband, Brad, has to travel for work. She share some great tips and general advice. My weekly recap: Our kids are participating in the Diocese of...
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023 The Fast Food Rule
Last week's recap: The summer chore chart is still a success around here Philip and I celebrated our 10-year anniversary and had a quick getaway to Palm Springs I'm 20 years late to the Harry Potter party. I need your opinion: Should I read the other books on paper...
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022 Our Summer Chore Chart
In today's episode, I thought I'd share about our Summer Chore Chart. This thing is already saving my sanity this summer (yes, we're just a week in). I explained how I came up with the chart, which kid is doing what, and when these jobs are happening. It's super...
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021 Parenting Dismantles Pride
Weekly update: Happy birthday to Walt! Have you seen the movie A Quiet Place? Philip and I saw it last week, and I shared my thoughts about the film. Here's Bishop Barron’s Review of the movie. Main topic: This week, I shared my most embarrassing parenting moment...
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020 Death Row Ministry with Jen Trausch
It's episode 20! Woo-hoo! Thank you for all of your support and cheerleading of While You Were Folding! This week, I have a great episode to share with you. Jen Trausch shared about her experience ministering to the men on death row in the state of Nebraska. She...
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