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Christie Hoos is a wife, mother of 4, sometimes student and writer. She married her high school sweetheart at age 19 and it’s been a crazy ride ever since. They have known the depths of grief with the births of two stillborn sons. They have known the heights of bliss with their three daughters and newly adopted son. Throw Down Syndrome and a few other disabilities in the mix and this is one busy household. In her spare time Christie blogs at SoHeresUs (okay, the “spare time” part was a joke, but the rest is true).
Her message is: life is messy, but wonderful and God is mysterious, but good. Some days it feels like we’re just holding it together with hope and a prayer. And that’s exactly where we’re supposed to be.
Ability and Disability: Loving my kids
I have a terrible sense of direction. Even in familiar situations, I can get completely turned around. I can handle […] Read More >
Crisis Intimacy
A prevailing myth in our society says that during times of extreme crisis, many (if not most) marriages falter and […] Read More >
How Can I Have Faith After Losing My Son?
I have never been a big fan of the “paste a smile on and pretend it’s okay” club. In my […] Read More >
Thank You Mom: You Made a Difference
Mother’s Day is supposed to be about overpriced flower arrangements, really overpriced greeting cards, homemade crafts, and someone else doing […] Read More >
The Gift of Giving: Preparing for Christmas
I never did believe in Santa Claus. My parents rejected the materialism that is so often peddled in the name […] Read More >
There is No Such Thing as a Perfect Day!
Monday was a good day. Let me rephrase. Monday was a GREAT day! The sun was out for a change. […] Read More >
Unthinkable Loss: Miscarriage and Stillbirth
“We can’t find a heartbeat. I’m sorry, your baby is gone.” I couldn’t believe what I was hearing – there […] Read More >
Unthinkable Loss: Miscarriage and Stillbirth
“We can’t find a heartbeat. I’m sorry, your baby is gone.” I couldn’t believe what I was hearing – there […] Read More >
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