As November 1st marks exactly one month since we ventured into the world of parenthood, it’s intriguing to look back on the past four weeks to see how much life has changed. On Friday night, Will was officially four weeks old, and on Saturday night, my parents volunteered to assume […]
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Pumpkin Raisin & Ginger Cookies
I have been making these cookies for the last several years, and they are a big hit in our family. I’ve made note of my personal variations, but you can make them according to the original recipe, if you like. I make half of the recipe with raisins, and half […]
“Deliverance for Your Descendants” by J.M. Farro
As a parent, Proverbs 11:21 has always been near and dear to my heart. But when my son, John, and his wife were expecting my first grandchild, this promise from God became even more vital to me and my family. Scripture says: “The descendants of the righteous will be delivered.” […]
Great Pumpkin Cookies
Great Pumpkin Cookies This is a very old cookie recipe that I began baking for my kids when they were very young. It’s one of my favorites from my autumn baking collection. We always like to decorate these cookies with candy corn and cookie icing. Be creative! 2 Cups Flour […]
“Thank God for ‘Fridays'” by John DiBiase
One of the downsides of having a newborn around all the time now is… it’s tough to go out. Amy and I were once the kind of couple that would often dash out to the movies or to dinner on a whim. We both work a lot, so it’s often […]
“Flashback: This Really was My Last Meal.” by Amy DiBiase
I think it is just too crazy to think about how much emphasis I put on food throughout my pregnancy … especially as I came close to the end. I became preoccupied with how much false labor I experienced, to the point where I would focus on practically every meal […]
“Flasback: Off to the Hospital. First Triage?” by Amy DiBiase
It is hard to believe that just over 2 weeks ago, the little person who I now hold in my arms, was still nestled in my tummy safe and sound, coming to the end of a nine-month-long incubation. It was always very challenging for me to consider that when I […]
“Life Lessons from a Newborn” by John DiBiase
Well, as I type this, our little guy is officially twelve days old. Yes, time flies, but it’s also been one of the weirdest twelve days I’ve ever had. All kinds of changes have occurred with parenthood. For starters, we’ve probably had more (different) visitors in 12 days at our […]
“Flashback: Off to the Hospital (AKA Welcome to the World, William)” by John DiBiase
As we adjust to having a cranky, insatiable miniature person in our home, I though I’d revisit last week’s events that led up to Will’s big entrance. This is the untold story. Last Thursday night, Sept. 30, Amy had been struggling with more intense contractions than usual and decided to […]
“The Homecoming” by John DiBiase
Good things come to those who wait. Despite one of Amy’s greatest fears about birth being that Will might have to be in the NICU if he was born early, he still had to do some time in the NICU when he arrived close to his expected date. (And she’d […]