Author Archives: Alicia Lynn

An Ever Growing Presence

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Alicia Lynn

I don’t know about you, but it seems that many woman who were/are expecting are faced with many an uncomfortable comment about their pregnancy. For example, the day I told my fellow teachers I was expecting my first. One of … Continue reading →

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The Big News – Part 2

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Alicia Lynn

Now, Greg and I had a little plan to start not not trying again when Lydia turned one. That would put the children almost two years apart. This time it would all be different. This time I would look “movie … Continue reading →

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The Big News – Part 1

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Alicia Lynn

Ah, finding out your pregnant. What a joyous, beautiful, and picturesque experience. You surprise your husband with the news hair perfect, face made-up, wearing pearls and an apron. He embraces you and gives you a heel-popping kiss. Yeah, not so … Continue reading →

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Momzilla

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Alicia Lynn

Last weekend I took my first trip away from my daughters. I went to see my best friend of 26 years. I was so excited to go, and I was way overdue for a break. However, I was so conflicted. … Continue reading →

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Facing Grief: part 2

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Alicia Lynn

In my last entry I was in a very dark place in my grief. I was peeling back another layer and it was so painful. Finally, just this weekend I feel like I am on the other side of this … Continue reading →

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Facing Grief

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Alicia Lynn

February 8, 2007, my dad, Jose Madrigal, passed away at 11:48 p.m. It was the single worst day of my life. Words cannot describe how awful that day was for me, for our family. Our world was completely shattered. On … Continue reading →

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Trials

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Alicia Lynn

James 1:2-4 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not … Continue reading →

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Alicia Lynn

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Alicia Lynn

Alicia Lynn is a 26-year-old stay-at-home mom in Glendale, AZ.  She and her husband Greg have been married for four years and have two wonderful daughters.  Alicia has her hands full with Lydia and Isabel who are only 11.5 months … Continue reading →

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