Monthly Archives: February 2012

Orphan heart

Posted on February 29, 2012 by leannepenny

Right now I have friends in Ghana who have taken the final steps to adopt their unspeakably beautiful five year old daughter. I have another set of friends who have just received the first pictures of their son in Ethiopia. … Continue reading →

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How bad do you want it?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by leannepenny

What is your passion?  Is it epic parenting?  Health or Weight loss? Medicine?  Art?  College or Grad School? Healing something broken?  Adoption and Orphans? What’s your thing? How bad do you want it? What are you doing about it? Just … Continue reading →

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Choosing Joy 2-26-12

Posted on February 25, 2012 by leannepenny

It was Thursday, it was windy, it was warm.  We were are the park, all four of us trying to cram a little family time in-between work and a board meeting.  My Soul-eyes were wide open and I was fully … Continue reading →

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Abundance- No one else can do your thing.

Posted on February 24, 2012 by leannepenny

Describe Squirrels in one word.  If you’re like me you may use the word anxious, they’re always out there skittering around, gathering nuts and staring us down nervously.  They’re worried you’re after them or their stash, you’re probably not, but … Continue reading →

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Sucker for Hope- The Pirate Elephant Saga

Posted on February 22, 2012 by leannepenny

This is my one year old son’s little toy elephant.  When you pull his tail he plays a lullaby and our little man can’t nod off without him.  He was intended for a soft snuggly life of comfort and happiness. … Continue reading →

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Parenting in the Valley

Posted on February 21, 2012 by leannepenny

   This week, I’m excited to be guest posting over at my good friend Jenni’s parenting blog Just-Mama Jenni.   I’m the proud and busy mom of a 1 year old son and a 2.5 year old daughter.  Just before … Continue reading →

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Choosing Joy 2-19-12

Posted on February 19, 2012 by leannepenny

I’m still wandering through Ann Voskamp’s 1000 gifts and I have started using her nifty app to count the gifts I see in my own life.  I am trying to do 1000 this year, but as is always the case … Continue reading →

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Old Faithfuls- My first Toms

Posted on February 18, 2012 by leannepenny

These are my first pair of TOMS.  They’re burlap on the outside and soft, flag-print fabric on the inside.  I love them and I don’t think I could ever bring myself to throw them out.  I’m not a sentimental person, … Continue reading →

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My Story Part two- The cold march, the loss of my Dad

Posted on February 17, 2012 by leannepenny

No matter how much I grow in faith and trust in God I still don’t trust a ringing phone, it could be bring something as simple as “pick up milk” or something far more serious.  I have good reason for … Continue reading →

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The Pizza Paradigm

Posted on February 15, 2012 by leannepenny

I like to make things complicated and I love to go over the top.  If it were up to me everything would be healthy, fancy and made by hand or from scratch.  I would also like to write a book … Continue reading →

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