Kristen Welch

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A True Story

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Once upon a time, I went to Africa. I took my nearly new Flip Video Camera that I bought with birthday gift cards, coupons and money I found in the washing machine.

It broke- my first day there.
I had to borrow video footage from everyone else.
When I got home, I didn’t act entirely Christian on the phone with the Flip Customer Service Dept. It got me no where. Plus, I had GUILT.
So. I went to Twitter. Because if anyone can help, it’s Twitter friends. I whined and complained and offered to trade a nearly new broken Flip to someone who collected things that don’t, um, work.
A sweet friend (YOU BETTER CLICK THAT LINK) offered to send me her nearly new extra video camera for a bit of advertising. And it’s pink, to boot (girl power!)
She is a dear. Her blog is hilarious. We even hugged once.
Be her friend, subscribe to her blog. Follow her on Twitter.
So my video camera won’t break-I think it’s called Karma.
Thanks, Marcy. I got the camera today and will be using it immediately to capture my toddler flushing stuff down the commode—What??!! I better go stop her.

He Said/She Said (8): Rebuilding Trust

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He Said/She Said (1): Intro He Said/She Said (2): Lust and Marriage He Said/She Said (3): Confessions He Said/She Said (4): Prayer He Said/She Said (5): Resources He Said/She Said (6): Healing He Said/She Said (7): Warning Signs This is our last post of this series "Lust and Your Marriage." We really want to continue the He Said/She Said Series.... please leave topic ideas, questions or comments in my community to help us decide what topics to look at next from his/her perspective. ... Read More

A Taste of My Own Medicine

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An actual conversation that occurred in my minivan a few days ago: "Honey, why are your dirty socks still in the car? I asked you yesterday to take them inside," I asked my daughter (in my mother tone) on our way to eat dinner at a friend's house. "I'm sorry, Mom. I'll take care of them." [PAUSE.] "But why is your bottle of stool softeners still on the floor of the van? I asked you yesterday to take them inside," she asked in the same tone, pointing to the bottle that had rolled out of ... Read More

A Celebration {Giveaway}

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I'm an average mom. I yell too much and don't listen enough. I mess up. Daily.   My kids are normal too. They can be delightful one minute and talking back or writhing on the floor in a tantrum the very next.   [If you can't relate to the above confessions, you are probably above average and might want to skip this post.]   And we probably don't love each other any more than you and your kids.   But, that doesn't mean I'm not going to brag. (See first sentence about being an average ... Read More

The Question I’ve Been Afraid to Ask

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    "Sometimes I would like to ask God why He allows poverty, suffering, and injustice when He could do something about it.” “Well, why don’t you ask Him?” “Because I’m afraid He would ask me the same question.” (Anonymous) -a quote from A Hole in the Gospel, by Richard Stearn, President of World Vision. ---------------------------------------------------- God is changing me.   I haven't arrived at some super spiritual place or been given a blueprint to change the world. Frankly, ... Read More

DIYP-ReCreating a Patio Table

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We love being in our backyard. I use it like an extra room in our house, nearly year round. It's like a giant playroom. Only it has more ants. I bought our patio table and chairs at WalMart several years ago when they marked down the leftovers. I got a fantastic deal on the set (75%) off, even though a glass table wasn't my preference, it has served us well. Unfortunately, the metal edging has rusted. Our budget mocked me when I hinted at a new table. I asked my hubby if we ... Read More