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About atruerarity

Parents of two girls. Bringing home one boy. One boy with Jesus. Loving one other little boy and fundraising to help him go home to a family.

The power of a single digit

You are all aware, I am sure, of the many and diverse things that we could not do without our thumbs. A thumb makes an amazing difference to a hand… a hand wouldn’t hardly be a hand without one, one … Continue reading

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Pictures you can order!

Oh my goodness – these are so adorable! Alyssa Westerman is taking monthly pictures of Anna… she is the photographer who took the photos of Melissa’s wedding and is just now officially starting her own photography business, working at Starbucks … Continue reading

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The faces of Anna

But first a few news flashes: Anna had her 6-week checkup at the midwives yesterday! It was our last appointment. 🙁 She weighs 9lbs. 10oz. The cure for her puffy eye (clogged duct probably) – breastmilk in the eye. Weird, … Continue reading

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She has many names…

Her primary name is Her Ladyship. She calls and we come. But every now and then… when she hasn’t got enough sleep, her name is The Beast. Her head turns red, Her mouth opens and she screams, Horns come out … Continue reading

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Married and giving gifts

“I” gave Brian his father’s day present early. Well, I had a good idea for what he would like and used our money to buy it. Guess I wasn’t really the one who bought him anything since technically, he’s the … Continue reading

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