I have dairy and gluten sensitivities too, so I appreciate the info. The cake and book look yummy-and so does your blog. I can't wait to dive in more fully (to all three!). I'm so glad you've joined The High Calling…looking forward to seeing you around the network.

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"What a great post! :)I know what you mean about the tension between giving and providing for a family/kids/retirement. God keeps reminding me lately that He's my provider--not my employer, my husband, or other entities. I'm really glad you've joined our network at The High Calling. I hope you'll find it encouraging, challenging, and warm. Welcome aboard! "

"Lots of food for thought here. Jessica, we at THC are so glad you've joined the network. We love engaging in conversations about life, culture, work and family--and I know that we'll be blessed by the work you're doing, as in this very well-written post. Welcome! "

"Wow. Thanks for sharing this. I'm so glad another blogger inspired you to do this. We're really glad you joined THC and hope we can encourage you in many ways-it's a great community and I hope you experience that. :) Reply"

On this new one I accidentally bookmarked his HC profile. Oops! Thanks Sam for pointing it out. :)

This is such a beautiful snapshot, Denise. Thanks for sharing it. I'm so glad you've joined THC! I know you'll be a wonderful addition to the network and I hope you feel encouraged there. I know I do!

I LOVE the Princess Bride (my hubby and two boys do too) and we've memorized so much of it. But I've never thought of Jesus' baptism in this way. Thanks for sharing your insights-and I'm so glad you've joined The High Calling. We are glad to have you!

"Vanessa, this is a great concept for a blog and I'm thrilled you've joined THC! I hope you'll really plug in and let us learn from you...hopefully, you'll find a lot of kindred spirits in the network. :) "

"Oh, how I understand. Very funny and true! :) I hope your joining THC will be a great part of 2011. Welcome aboard"

"Michelle, swing dance--how fun! :) I'm also glad you made a new move and joined our network at THC. You have such an eclectic background and an obvious gift for words. I can't wait to know you better. I hope you'll "sit down" at THC, make yourself comfortable, and dig in. There's lots of meat, lots of laughs, and lots of love to go around."

I love your sense of humor and your obvious gift for words! I'm really glad you've joined THC and hope to get to know you better as you get involved in the network (you will get involved, won't you? Please?)...have a great day! You have a beautiful family, by the way.

"Wow. Thanks for challenging me today. I had never thought about getting to know him better in this way. I am so excited that you've joined THC. I look forward to gleaning more from you-you have such a heart for adoption, for your family, and especially for JESUS. I can't wait to get to know you better!"

"I'm so glad you've joined THC! From your posts, I can tell you have such a heart to seek after God and be about His work in the world. Welcome, welcome. I look forward to getting to know you better."

"Your pictures and words are so beautiful, Mari. I'm glad you've joined THC network and I look forward to getting to know you better. I work with a non-profit and you seem like a kindred spirit! :)"

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"Hope you had a good Christmas! We're glad you've joined The High Calling network and look forward to seeing more of you! It's a very warm, inspiring place to be--and if that's not your experience, please let me know. :) "