Monthly Archives: July 2011

I’ll fly away

Posted on July 31, 2011 by elizabeth

We’re just a few minutes away from boarding our plane to Bolivia. I’ve taken my high-altitude medication and am feeling slightly jittery. I also have to pee like every 15 minutes–which should be fun on the plane, yes? The funny … Continue reading →

Posted in World Vision: Bolivia | 2 Comments

The only way I can leave my children—for the sake of ALL children

Posted on July 29, 2011 by elizabeth

I wake up this morning with a knot in my stomach. I’m scared. The dread anticipation of leaving hangs heavy upon me. I roll over and burrow deeper into the bed–willing the moment to last. I touch my husband’s stubbly … Continue reading →

Posted in World Vision: Bolivia | 5 Comments

Uhhh packing we will go!! [aka, proof that perhaps I'm somewhat obsessive?]

Posted on July 27, 2011 by elizabeth

First thing is, I can’t go to Bolivia without leaving behind a proper binder full of every imaginable detail–complete with color coded tabs, of course! I got a special thrill out of labeling each and every section. Yes, I know. … Continue reading →

Posted in World Vision: Bolivia | 18 Comments

Perinatal hospice care: the support you need when your baby dies at birth

Posted on July 27, 2011 by elizabeth

One of my readers, Tammy, sent me this video about the care she provides for families who lose a baby shortly after birth. Tammy is the nurse you see in this video gently caring for the baby and the parents. … Continue reading →

Posted in Childbearing | 16 Comments

Why the Norway terrorist is NOT a Christian fundamentalist…

Posted on July 26, 2011 by elizabeth

A police official has called the Norway terrorist a “right-wing” Christian fundamentalist. And, of course, prestigious media outlets rushed to trumpet this shining nugget of factual integrity. Which, apparently, came as a surprise to the terrorist himself. He would like us … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Politics, RecoveringFundamentalist, Religion | 15 Comments

Going to Confession to forgive myself

Posted on July 26, 2011 by elizabeth

Along with finding a voltage adapter, packing motion sickness meds and charging my Nook for my trip to Bolivia–there’s something more important on my to-do list: going to Confession. What good are all the material preparations if I have not … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholicism, Liturgy & Sacrament | 7 Comments

grace for leaving

Posted on July 25, 2011 by elizabeth

I’m 5 days out from my big trip and one of the twins started barfing this morning at 3am. For some reason, her throwing up reminds me I have yet to purchase a voltage adapter for my laptop and that … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Her Royal Mommy-Ness, World Vision: Bolivia | 23 Comments

Guess who I get to meet in real life??

Posted on July 25, 2011 by elizabeth

Here’s a fun little video about some super special people I get to meet during my trip to Bolivia–and also some important information just for you, my dearly beloved readers! (Only 5 days until I leave! Eeeeek!!) Click here for: … Continue reading →

Posted in World Vision: Bolivia | 2 Comments

Putting twin toddlers to bed

Posted on July 24, 2011 by elizabeth

*8pm: I need a dwink. I need anutha dwink. I need a go potty. I need a go poo-poo. I need juice. Where’s my teddy-bear? I don’t wike the blankie dat way! I want the fan on! How comes my … Continue reading →

Posted in Her Royal Mommy-Ness | 3 Comments

How my dog is teaching me about God’s love

Posted on July 24, 2011 by elizabeth

Ever since fleeing church back in January, there’s been a slow, quiet movement of God happening in my heart. I am finding that God’s love is not limited to any one place, moment or group. What I mean is: I … Continue reading →

Posted in ENFP, Faith, Her Royal Mommy-Ness | 16 Comments