I remember the day I realized I married a mover. I’m not talking about a guy who drives a big truck and makes his money relocating other people. Corey wanted to move me. Every two
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Tag: Kim Harms
Where I’m From – Family Heritage
Most writers and lovers of poetry are familiar with George Ella Lyons poem Where I’m From. In a series of short simple phrases she captures her heritage and stirs vivid pictures of her youth. We’re all from
Read moreHis Response to My Breast Cancer: Selfless Giving
On January 20, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. A month later, I underwent a bilateral mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. What the breast cancer did to knock the wind out of me emotionally, the surgery did
Read moreLove Your Intimidating Neighbor
She stands over six feet tall and likes to slide a cuss word into a conversation. I am five three on a good day and have been taught from birth that swearing is bad bad
Read moreGoals and God’s Never Ending Mercies
The rec center was a mad house. It was a wintery Iowa evening, and my boys were shooting hoops with what looked to be half of the population of our small town. In addition to
Read moreThe Gift of Life in The Hand Holding Mine
Not unlike many who will read this post, I have suffered a miscarriage. The months that followed were emotionally draining as I grieved the baby I would never know and wondered if I would be
Read moreDandelion Bouquets
Oh how thankful I am for grubby little boy hands filled with clumps of wilting dandelions. The Stargazer Lily Of all flowers Reigns supreme On my list * Not for its beauty But for its
Read moreBeware of Underestimating the Power of Persistent Prayer
BOYS. Every single one of the backsides in the back row of that photo belongs to a boy. Why is that a big deal you ask? Because, for a very long time my boys were almost
Read moreThe Cost of Too Many Commitments
“You know, it’s okay if your primary ministry focus is your husband and your kids.” I don’t remember the details of the conversation with my mother-in-law leading up to that comment, but those words were
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