The Best/Worst Thing That Ever Happened to Us

Nearly six years ago, the bottom fell out at our house. It’s been documented well here on the blog. But, when Erin reached out and asked if I would talk about it, I was honored. A tiny bit scared to chat about it with her listeners, but ready. Six years ago I could not have…

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Happy 6th Birthday Luke: It’s All About the Love

For years, I have said, “I wish I could just freeze this age.” But after our school experienced two very tragic losses to children in as many weeks and we prepare for another family to lose a mom to cancer, I’m realizing what I desire most for my children has changed: to grow up, seek…

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The Day the Preemie Went to Kindergarten

The preemie started kindergarten this week. He did beautifully. I, however, had a slightly rougher time. While the world sees this… I couldn’t forget this…or this… or about 8 billion other moments that led us to the kindergarten door. You see, back in September 2009 I begged God for a miracle. Like, begged. I remember…

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2014: A Year in Review

Jumping on the “everyone else is doing this” bandwagon and yapping about the year here at Casa Whitaker. I celebrated lucky SEVEN years of blogging on December 26. How is that even possible? I wish I could convey just how much I love this space, and all of you, for sharing it with me. It’s…

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Lessons in Prematurity

As prematurity awareness month comes to a close at the end of the week, I wanted to share one last post before the holidays hit high gear. And, if you read nothing else of this post, scroll to the bottom. Trust me. About a month ago, I reached out to several mommas and asked them lots…

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