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Remembering Our Babies

13 September 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 4 Comments

"Because someone we love is in Heaven, there's a little bit of heaven in our home."Today was our little September baby's due date.It's difficult knowing today there won't be a baby here to love, hold, cuddle, feed, or take for walks.Β That first miscarriage was easily the most difficult thing I've ever been through.As we came … Continue reading Remembering Our Babies

Purple Potato Something

12 September 20122 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

I think this is cute so I wanted to post a picture πŸ™‚ This is the little potted tree/shrub/bush thing we have on our front porch. It was blooming when we bought it in spring and it hasn't stopped. Its called a purple...potato something. Potato bush? Maybe a blue potato tree? It's a potato something … Continue reading Purple Potato Something

Where’s Daddy?

10 September 20122 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Aurelia buried Daniel in some of her stuffed animals πŸ™‚ He wasn't allowed to move πŸ™‚

Family Prayers For a Two Year Old

1 September 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 1 Comment

Every night we say family prayers together before putting Aurelia to bed. Lately she has started having a tough time sitting still for the prayer so we decided to tweak how we pray a little bit to keep her attention πŸ™‚ We're trying to use short sentences, words she understands fully and to pray about … Continue reading Family Prayers For a Two Year Old

My Sweet Hubby

31 August 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Yesterday I got a surprise flower delivery :)Daniel had flowers delivered for no particular reason while he was at work.He thought I would like the flowers but LOVE the pitcher vase and he was so right. I think the pitcher is ADORABLE and I'm excited to use it again :)Daniel also took care of a … Continue reading My Sweet Hubby

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Hi, I’m Jess. I share simple ways to build joy in yourself, your family, and your community. I’m a foster mama writing about mental health, infertility, adoption, home education, life and love. Welcome!

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