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The Gift of Grace

As a Mama of Heavenly Babies I know that what we miss out on is something to hold on to, and something to put our hope in. The Gift of Grace is a keepsake bracelet offered in a variety of colors. The ornate beads and carefully selected charms reflect the beauty found in God’s exquisite…
When Grace Was Born Into Heaven

Lani “Grace” Paige Krawchuk – Born Into Heaven August 18, 2012 The Story of My Grace Almost exactly one year later I found out that I was pregnant again. Soon after I found out, God spoke these words to me; “My grace is enough.” Again, we went through the excitement of telling the family, and…
When Love Was Born Into Heaven

Breck “Love” Kenlee Krawchuk – Born Into Heaven August 6, 2011 The story before the story… When the Lord told me that I was pregnant in 2002 (with Klein) I fell to my knees and the Holy Spirit spoke these words out of my mouth, “thank you for my boys, thank you for my sons.”…
How I overcame the battle within… and you can too!

I’ve shared with you before that I have struggled with feelings of insecurity, low self-worth, feeling unloved or unlovable. And no matter how hard I tried I couldn’t shake them. It’s been a lifelong daily battle! And God in all His wisdom said to me 3 powerful words that have changed my life forever and…
Great (not fake) Expectations

When you expect people who play a ROLE in your life to fulfill that ROLE the way you want them to, it sets you up for a fall! Your Great Expectations have turned into Fake Expectations. This hopeful, yet unrealistic expectation has set me up to feel like a victim, to believe I was rejected,…
If you sacrifice this… the price is too high!

You can only be as close as your beliefs, values, experiences, and personality. When you end up sacrificing any of these– the price is too high. Have you ever noticed that our closest friends tend to more like us; they identify with us in beliefs, values, experiences or personality? Maybe not in ALL areas, but…
Stop Allowing This!

Just because a person has a TITLE in your life, doesn’t mean they deserve a position in your heart. You deserve better, so stop settling. Guys – I have gotten this wrong for so many years and it has cost me dearly!!! It has destroyed my self-worth, taken my time and energy and broken my heart!!! Crushed. Smashed.…
Here’s How I Beat… What Was Beating Me!

Have you ever felt beat up by life? Or maybe relationships? You’ve heard it said that your thoughts have power and self-talk is important. Right? That your thoughts can make or break your self-worth and esteem. Typically people with negative self-talk might use phrases like – you can’t do it, you’re worthless, you’re stupid or other…
3 Steps to Overcome Discouragement and Defeat

Last night I had one of those bawling breakdowns of how much I’ve been trying but keep messing up. I carried on my pity party about how I continue to do the same things, fail in so many areas of my life. I’ve tried so hard to change. Down on myself for not following through…
I Broke My Own Heart- Don’t Break Yours!
Where Does Your Worth Come From?

I have struggled with feelings of rejection, insecurity, and feeling like I am unloved and unwanted throughout my life. Feelings like these can drive issues of low self-worth. They can stem from childhood but still plague you today! Have you ever struggled like this? You ‘all I have chased after some people to win their acceptance…
Coping With Grief During The Holidays

Realistic Expectations I think one of the most difficult aspects of whatever we walk through in life is to feel cornered by unrealistic expectations. It may be our first time; we are inexperienced and uncertain about the “right” way to go about it. The expectations of others or even ourselves trip us up. What “should” I…
6 Ways holiday gatherings hijack your happiness and what to do about it…

Let’s face it the HOLIDAYS can be a very stressful time of year. And I personally think, more than gifts under the tree or accumulation of more stuff- what we really need more of is PEACE. And Holiday gatherings are a perfect example of this fact. So today I would like to talk about the…
Right in God’s Eyes

Have you ever been completely blindsided? From out of nowhere being ripped apart, verbally assaulted for… being you?!?! In all honestly my first inclination, my people pleasing nature, wanted to fall all over myself to make peace so that they wouldn’t be mad at me. But, I didn’t do that. I remembered that I had…
My Angel Named Pam

Do you believe angels are real? Have you ever encountered an angel? If they are, and I believe they are, this is my account of my angel named Pam. In the Spring of 1998 I was diagnosed with the beginning stages of Lymes Disease. I was treated with antibiotic after a bought with excruciating joint…
If He can dress the Priests, then He can dress me too!

Do you ever wonder if God really cares about seemingly insignificant things like what we wear or the stuff we buy? Is there anything too small to ask God for… or about? It’s not a secret that I’m no good at fashion. I loathe shopping for clothes and cringe at the thought of attempting to…
Heaven’s Mamas

As many of you know our family suffered two miscarriages almost a year apart. Breck “Love” was born into heaven on August 6, 2011. Lani “Grace” was born into heaven on August 18, 2012. I consider them alive and well, just in a different place than me. I think as parents we all have hopes…
Waiting in Line to Become Parents

Our family suffered two miscarriages in 2011 and 2012. Many times in grief, well-meaning people say things that won’t resonate with you. After our miscarriages there were several people who suggested our family foster children. I remember my reply was, “that’s great for other people, but I believe that something like this needs to be…
My Son, the Cage Fighter

At 18 years old our son had his first MMA cage fight coming up. I remember friends and family were very concerned not only for him, but how I was doing, as his Mom, with this upcoming fight. How on earth could I let my “baby” get into a cage and fight? How could I…
A Check in the Mailbox

I remember talking with my hubby about something we were planning and excited about. It was a project which really seemed like a smart investment. At the time we didn’t have the money and the obvious answer suggested that we take out a small loan. Not long before this I had been studying in the…
Mom, I think you saved my life today!

One evening my oldest walked in from work and said, “Hey Mom, I think you saved my life today.” Wait, what??? I’ve been here all day what happened? What are you talking about? Have you ever witnessed the power of prayer; the power of escaping harm or death? Then he proceeded to tell me what…
A Field of Daisies

At one point I was suicidal, multiple personality and in a mental hospital. Needless to say my college years were a heart wrenching time. Not to brag, but I was an expert at picking the wrong guy! Do you know what I’m talking about? I so desperately wanted to find Mr. Right, my knight and…
Coming Face to Face with a Hostile Person

Have you ever came face to face with a hostile person? Yeah, me too! Thankfully, I was warned, and I did have time to prepare. I’m surprised that I even accepted the invite to the meeting just knowing this was an inevitable circumstance. I typically avoid confrontation at all cost. But in hopes of being…
Was it even real? Did my miscarried baby count?

Miscarriage is a different type of loss. Sometimes we go through it and end up questioning the existence of real life. Was it even real? Did my baby really count? Was there ever really life? Because those doubts can creep in if we don’t have a doctors note or sonogram pics or things that other…
From Rejected to Accepted

I’ve struggled with feelings of rejection for most of my life. The pain of wanting to be wanted, accepted, loved, and approved is a yearning like no other! When we have unresolved brokenness it can mess with our sense of self-worth and set us up to remain a victim into our adult life. But while…
Already Broken

There’s a song out there called, “You broke me first.” And I’ve felt that song personally in my life in multiple past relationships. But the older I’ve gotten and the more I’ve learned about my own insecurities and personality I realize that this is, for the most part, inaccurate. God has spoken to me several…