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		<title>I: Innocence &#8211; What It&#8217;s Really Like</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2015 07:30:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Brody]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This post is part of a series titled, “A-B-Cs – What It’s Really Like”. Each week a new letter and its word will be revealed. Each word’s explanation will illustrate significant personal meaning, application and ultimately demonstrate, What It’s Really Like…  This week I was blessed to witness the birth of my second son. Beyond the pregnancy preparation and build up to delivery there is a substantial amount of clarity that I have cherished experiencing when looking into the eyes of a newborn.  Thoughts on Innocence: Superman underwear and blanket capes Neighborhood backyard baseball, football games Summer bike rides for transportation before driver’s licenses Childhood heroes Santa Claus, Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy Snipe hunts in your Uncle’s bushes Holding hands and sneaking your first kiss at recess The voice of a father reading “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” on Christmas Eve The uncontrollable giggle child being tickled The expensive toy and the priceless box When it’s homemade Monsters in your closet, lava around your bed Blanket forts A child and his first pet Wearing Daddy and Mommy’s shoes Hug and a kiss to make it all better “Do you like me?  Yes, No, Maybe – Circle One” The seasons of innocence: The stillness of morning before the sunrise The calming of daytime winds at sunset The untouched ground after new fallen snow The birds’ song of an awakening spring The peepers/crickets’ song during the spring The soft, steady summer thunderstorm rain The crisp, fall breeze through a wind chime 12:00:01 on New Years’ Day HOPE OPTIMISM FAITH DREAMS Rather than live in fear of all that can harm my children in the large world of the unknown I am eagerly anticipating all my boys have to look forward to. Today I am walking straighter, speaking clearer and seeing farther. Today I am a father (again). &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>He Is Good</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2015 09:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sara Brennan]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After the incredible response from our &#8220;Love, Loss and Forgiveness&#8221; WIRL yesterday, I thought it would be fitting to share the sermon given from Forest Hill Pastor, David Chadwick, on the day of the Eddings family tragedy. His words came straight from the heart and ring so true. When I attended the church service last Sunday, David reiterated many of the same powerful words and it was very powerful to me, so I thought I would share it with the WIRL Project audience as well. If this is not your cup of tea and you typically aren&#8217;t open to religious conversations or discussions, I get it; I am not usually one of those people either, but this time I would highly recommend you open your mind and heart and listen to (at least parts) of his sermon that I&#8217;ve provided below. There are some really great segments of the speech I would highly suggest listening to, so I&#8217;ve listed them below the video for you to skip to if you do not have time to listen to the whole 37 minute clip. I&#8217;m sure the Eddings family feel the support and prayers you are all sending up for them. Thank you for showing your support for this family on WIRL Project yesterday and today. xo *At the end of his sermon David lead a prayer for baby Reed, the 38 week newborn delivered via C-section on the day of the accident, who had not yet passed, so please understand why this is being talked about in this way. Unfortunately and very sadly, both boys were lost in this terrible accident. 1:15 &#8211; The Tragic Story 5:00 &#8211; Why? Why do bad things happen? 11:28 &#8211; Why? Why would a good God allow for 2 year old child to die in a hideous automobile accident? 13:00 &#8211; No parent should bury a child. 15:51 &#8211; No person living in the glory of Heaven would ever come back to the brokenness of this world. 17:30 &#8211; Grief is spelled L.O.S.S., the greater the loss the greater the grief &#8211; Grieve with hope. 20:00 &#8211; Our Response 21:40 &#8211; Be ready to meet your maker. 22:15 &#8211; Why? We all will meet our maker. 23:40 &#8211; Is this going to happen to me? Fight Fear. 24:15 &#8211; God is not the author of evil. I&#8217;d love to hear your thoughts on this sermon and if it was as powerful to you as it was to me. Share what you&#8217;re thinking in the comment box below.]]></description>
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		<title>Remembering a Sweet Little Boy: Andrew Hunter Murray</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2015 09:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kassidy Everard]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; I had the privilege of knowing Andrew Hunter Murray. He was a very special young boy and although being confined to a wheelchair and requiring constant supervision, Andrew was always a very happy child.  His eyes would light up a room, and his smile was infectious.  You could be in the worst mood, spend no more than 1 minute Andrew, and be laughing right along with him. Unfortunately, at 6 years old, Andrew, son of Madeleine and Ryan Murray,  suddenly passed away on April 6, 2015. Although doctors said he wouldn&#8217;t make it past one, he was able to prove them wrong and live a very happy and loving life. Ryan and Madeleine were blessed with a beautiful child and were the best parents to him that anyone could ever be. They both need help with the funeral expenses and for this little angel&#8217;s headstone. If you have children, or if you&#8217;ve ever loved one, you know how hard this must be for them. If you can, please help this family and donate to their GoFundMe page (below). They need all the help and prayers they can get. WIRL Project is a very supportive and empowering place, I hope you can find room in your heart, and your wallet, to help. I knew this boy and loved him dearly and want to help in any way I can. Remember, giving is not always a demand, but more often it is a decision your heart makes. Thank You.]]></description>
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		<title>Infertility &#8211; 1 Samuel 1:27</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2015 22:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kylee]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A little over a year ago, my husband and I shared this video with our family and friends. For anyone struggling with infertility, please don&#8217;t give up. It&#8217;s worth it all. I&#8217;m hesitant to post this because I&#8217;ve been on the other side &#8211; constantly seeing success stories while I was still waiting for mine. But I want to encourage people to keep fighting the good fight. There were so many days I thought I can&#8217;t do this anymore. I&#8217;m so glad I kept fighting &#8211; we kept fighting. My husband is my rock and I couldn&#8217;t have done it without him. Thank you for never giving up on me &#8211; for never giving up on us! And thank you God for choosing me to be Easton&#8217;s mommy. &#8220;You have to fight through some bad days to earn the best days of your life.&#8221;]]></description>
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