Category Archives: Diapers, Toddlers & Romance, Oh My

Transitions

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Debi Walter

Ask any woman who has experienced natural childbirth what transition was like and you’ll most likely get a grimace. Transitions are hard and there is usually no way around them but through. When our son was born my labor progressed … Continue reading →

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Happy False Labor Day NOT!

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Debi Walter

It was February of 1984. I was 24, Tom was 29. We were expecting our second baby any day. I was 10 days past my due date, when the familiar labor pains began. I was ready to meet my baby. … Continue reading →

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Vintage Post – I’m Exhausted Part II

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Debi Walter

This is Part 2 of our series titled, Diapers, Toddlers & Romance, Oh My, where we are talking about how to keep the home fires burning in the midst of raising a family. Yesterday we began by talking about the element of … Continue reading →

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Vintage Post – I’m Exhausted Part I

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Debi Walter

It’s amazing how much energy is required to raise a family, yet with each baby that’s born time doesn’t slow down. It marches on whether you’re in step or not. How can a couple continue to make the most of … Continue reading →

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25+ Ways To Bless Your Spouse When You’re Expecting

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Tom and Debi

There is nothing that changes the dynamic of your marriage so quickly as hearing these two words: We’re pregnant! Within days the morning sickness (or all day sickness, in some cases) kicks in and the wife is taken out of her … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Diapers, Toddlers & Romance, Oh My, Encouraging Your Spouse, Growing Strong Marriages, Husbands, Newlyweds, Parenting, Priorities, Roles In Marriage, Seasons of Life, Showing Honor, The Gospel & Marriage, Wives | Tagged Christ, Fruit of the Holy Spirit, God, Holy Spirit, Lord, marriage, Marriage and Pregnancy, Pregnancy, We're Expecting, Wife | 5 Comments

Oh Happy Day

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Debi Walter

Friday I was working in the kitchen when I heard a knock on the front door. I opened the door only to find my two granddaughter’s Bristol (5) and Willow (3) standing there all alone with big smiles on their … Continue reading →

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Get Your Romance On

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Debi Walter

Diapers and jobs and schedules, oh my! Yes, life is full of must-do’s, but it mustn’t negate our need and/or desire for romance. Our marriage is far too important to sideline this aspect of our relationship. First, let’s be clear … Continue reading →

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Part 4 – One Simple Key to Resolving Quarrels

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Debi Walter

What if there was a simple key to help us unlock the door of conflict resolution? Imagine how quickly those doors that slammed shut in your face could be reopened allowing the sun to shine on your marriage again. Wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Part 3 – What Pressure Reveals

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Debi Walter

This is Part 3 of our series titled, Diapers, Toddlers & Romance, Oh My, where we are talking about how to keep the home fires burning in the midst of raising a family. We have talked so far about the issue of … Continue reading →