Review of "Forgetting the Fairy Tale" by Donya Dunlap

In this book, the urgency with which Dunlap yearns for women to know The Truth is evident.  At first, I questioned who this book was written for, but I quickly realized it was me: and every other woman who has lost, or possibly never found, the true reason she was put on this earth.  It is wonderful to see a writer point out that God does not promise us a fairy tale life with all the trappings, but he promises us, as she says, “Peace that passes all understanding, unspeakable joy, eternal security, boundless love, and His presence with us, always.”  What else could we want?  She weaves Bible stories seamlessly into the life of the "every woman,"showing them relevant in every word written, and how we can use them as our encouragement to pursue a relationship with Christ.  

Girl's day

Today Dave is off hiking some trails in preparation for Outdoor Ed season here at camp starting in the middle of March.  So, it's just us girls at home.  We had a pj party for a while this morning, then she went down for a nap for approximating 30 minutes of her hour to hour and a half nap.  But at least I got dinner in the crock pot before she woke up.  She's now quite happily playing on the floor on all her blankets, though not with all the toys I put out.  The coffee table seems to be very intriguing to her, with the different grains of wood (don't worry, it's quite sturdy, she can't hurt herself unless she bangs her head into it).  Her favorite toy as of late has been a rubber ducky I got in the $1 section of Target--the section Dave calls "cheap plastic crap."  It's always the cheap, or free, stuff they like huh?  At least we haven't really spent any money on things for her, so I don't have anything to feel guilty over :).  Almost all her stuff, from crib to stroller, along with toys & clothes, have come from friends or family.  It's been so wonderful to live in a community where sharing is the way of life!  The hiking pack we have for Fiona right now has already been passed through three families, and is still going strong!  As I look at the floor, and see three different small quilts, made lovingly by hand especially for Fiona (not mine mind you--I do not have that kind of artistic ability in me I don't believe), it makes my heart swell with the love showered on us.

Well--my little mohawk baby is getting hungry.  She's banging her feet on the floor and making long whiney noises with the occasionally screech thrown in--I think she's gonna start crawling any day now!  I will go feed her.  Hope you all have a great day!  I'm gonna spend this chilly S. Cali day inside with my little cuddler, possibly with a fire in the stove this afternoon.  Love to you all!

Valentine to Fiona

Though I am not an early riser by choice, when you smile at me, with that 2 toothed grin, the time of  day ceases to matter. When I approach your crib, and hear coo's and gurgles, whether I've had my first cup of coffee or not drifts out of my mind. When I tickle your tummy, toes, or chubby little thighs, and that marvelous laugh of yours bubbles out, my whole days is brightened. You are a lovely, wonderful, chosen, loved, incredible gift from God my beautiful daughter, and I thank our Heavenly Father for you this first of your Valentine's Days.  Happy 7 months my wonderful blessing.  Mommy Loves you.

Love,
Mommy