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If you asked either of us years ago, we never would have thought life would be like this!

This blog is the story of our family; as Dad leads, loves, pastors and points to Jesus, as Mom nurtures and supports, as our children follow and grow into men and women after God's own heart.
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The epic story of Mark the Dad, Barbie the Mama, their two Pickles Jack and Emmet, and their beautiful girls Paige, Jessie and Ruth.



Mama only raises polite cavemen boys… Ain’t that right son?

Mama only raises polite cavemen boys… Ain’t that right son?

Million dollar baby - the sidewalk may have won this time…

Million dollar baby - the sidewalk may have won this time…

Dinosaurs on Daddy’s back! On a side note this was Emmet’s breakfast this morning: 2 cups of milk, 1 cup of oatmeal, 1 peach, 1/2 apple, 1/4 cup apple sauce, 2 slices of cheese, 1/2 egg, 1/4 slice of toast with jam… And after all this he asked for a cookie… Someone’s going through a growth spurt!!

Dinosaurs on Daddy’s back!

On a side note this was Emmet’s breakfast this morning:
2 cups of milk, 1 cup of oatmeal, 1 peach, 1/2 apple, 1/4 cup apple sauce, 2 slices of cheese, 1/2 egg, 1/4 slice of toast with jam… And after all this he asked for a cookie…
Someone’s going through a growth spurt!!


“ Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. Corrie ten Boom

Is Dinner Ready?

Is Dinner Ready?

Come in!

Come in!

Who made the fort for you? “Odie… Uncle Mike!” Life is good.

Who made the fort for you? “Odie… Uncle Mike!”
Life is good.


This article is worth reading! Living in an imperfect world we know that any of our attempts to “make things better” will always miss the mark but faulted as things are there are still some things that are more helpful than others. Vaccines may not be perfect but they are hands down very helpful! We’ve forgotten what life was like when a simple cold or even chicken pox would kill our children or leave our immune systems destroyed so that our life expectancy was far younger than the 100 years we could possibly live to now. Treat the problem before it starts! Immunizations are one of healthcare’s best defence tools to help ward off terrible diseases we don’t want to see a resurgence from. It’s not the best but it’s the best we’ve got. —- Mark’s addition.Good one Barb, and check this out, although I’m not sure scare tactics are the best approach. #proactive

This article is worth reading!

Living in an imperfect world we know that any of our attempts to “make things better” will always miss the mark but faulted as things are there are still some things that are more helpful than others. Vaccines may not be perfect but they are hands down very helpful!

We’ve forgotten what life was like when a simple cold or even chicken pox would kill our children or leave our immune systems destroyed so that our life expectancy was far younger than the 100 years we could possibly live to now.

Treat the problem before it starts! Immunizations are one of healthcare’s best defence tools to help ward off terrible diseases we don’t want to see a resurgence from.

It’s not the best but it’s the best we’ve got.

—- 
Mark’s addition.
Good one Barb, and check this out, although I’m not sure scare tactics are the best approach.

#proactive

This week on life with multiples! Five (count ‘em) FIVE teething babies coupled with diarrhea and sleepless nights.
Thank you Jesus for Advil, diaper cream, ora gel and patience when I need it most!





Brothers :)

Brothers :)

Crazy eyes Emmet

Crazy eyes Emmet


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An emotional roller coaster of a weekend! A birthday party, funeral, family reunion, party, party, party and a trip to Emerg to top it off! -which I might add was the quickest ER trip ever made for a Jurgens’ kid and thank God it was nothin’ serious - phew!

I’m just thankful that somewhere in the mix of chaos and happiness this weekend was ‘us’ - our family and friends - cherishing every moment together the best way we knew how.
5 reasons that have rocked my world :) Happy Mama’s Day!

5 reasons that have rocked my world :)
Happy Mama’s Day!


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