by Tiffany Bluhm | Dec 2, 2015 | Heart and Soul, Kiddy Diaries
We did it. We made it through Thanksgiving. We are safely in our stretch pants swearing off sweet potato mash and pumpkin pie for at least a few weeks until Christmas parties find us stuffing our faces with bacon wrapped dates. Face it, the holidays provide ample...
by Tiffany Bluhm | Nov 19, 2015 | Adoption, Heart and Soul, Kiddy Diaries
It’s the toothy smile from ear to ear whenever he sees me. It’s the look in his eyes when I walk in the door and he flails his arms and legs to make his way to me. It’s the nuzzle on my neck and the grip on my shoulder of his chubby little fingers....
by Tiffany Bluhm | Nov 13, 2015 | Adoption, Heart and Soul
While walking into Bible study Wednesday morning my sweet little sunshine gripped my hand and looked up at me. While holding my gaze he asked, “why did you pick me?” I felt my heart skip a beat as tears raced out of my eyes faster than my mouth...
by Tiffany Bluhm | Nov 8, 2015 | Heart and Soul, Kiddy Diaries
My words. My words when spoken to my child have the power to encourage, grow, and fuel. My words also have the power to break, bend, and snap. Too often I carelessly snap at my little one expecting him to think like he’s much older than he is. My fault,...
by Tiffany Bluhm | Nov 6, 2015 | Heart and Soul
Sometimes when anxiety sets in about bills, to-do lists, or perplexing life problems I stop and whisper a simple “thank you.” While sipping on an americano with a friend at my kitchen table yesterday morning I was reminded of how Jesus has...
by Tiffany Bluhm | Oct 31, 2015 | Heart and Soul
Tomorrow starts another beginning, the beginning of November. This past month in the Pacific Northwest we’ve witnessed the leaves on trees turn a burning red and rich orange only to be beaten by the rain. It really has been beautiful watching the seasons...
