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LATEST POSTS
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Motherhood: the Art of Emptying
An aspect of motherhood I didn’t appreciate was how sanctifying the work is — emptying oneself of anything that impairs against being a useful vessel for God’s glory. Continue reading Motherhood: the Art of Emptying →
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Wide Eyed and Mystified
The author reflects on the joy of running with her daughter, Penelope, in a stroller while experiencing the beauty of fall. As Penelope encounters various “firsts,” the author contemplates how to maintain childlike wonder towards faith and the meaning of Christmas, emphasizing the importance of renewed awe and appreciation for God’s love.Continue reading Wide Eyed…
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Back to Blogging: Life Updates & Motherhood Joys
After a long blogging hiatus, Caralyn shares updates about her new home and daughter, Penelope Grace. Celebrating motherhood, she describes Penny as joyful and relaxed. The family has settled into a neighborhood reminiscent of Mayberry. The author reflects on Trump’s victory in the Presidential election.Continue reading Back to Blogging: Life Updates & Motherhood Joys →
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Baby and Postpartum Update!
Hello friends! Oh my goodness, wow! Here we are, Penny is SIX WEEKS OLD today and I am absolutely in love! Here’s a little birth video I made on Instagram: And wow I am absolutely octopus’d out! I just coined that term: octopus’d. Meaning: all eight of my arms are completely occupied with something. This
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Hello Motherhood! She’s Here!
Hello my dearest friends 🙂 I’ve been absent for a little while, but for good reason, I promise. We had our daughter last Monday!!! Penelope Grace. She is the sweetest, most precious little lady I have ever laid eyes on. And as I’m typing this on my phone, sweet Penny is napping on my chest
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This is the Fruit of God’s “Restoration Investment” in Me
Caralyn is in her final week of pregnancy, feeling grateful for her journey from battling anorexia to carrying a baby. She finds strength in her faith, relying on God’s grace and looking forward to the impending labor with peace and trust. She is supported by her loving husband and anticipates the new adventure with joy…
I’ve been thinking about you and I said let me check on you.So glad to see you and your beautiful…
Did you ever publish the vegetable recipe that is in the picture with the spaghetti, and if so could you…
It’s been a while since I’ve been on here to see your posts/articles. Motherhood looks beautiful on you! Yes, there…
Oh…my…goodness! When I finally regained access to the Confessions site, I was hoping to come across some of my old…
BeautyBeyondBones 
I’ve been away from blogging for a few years! (Now I’m back!) I’m glad to see you’re still blogging! And,…