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Speak LIFE expresses to listeners the signs and wonders of life! Inspiring us in less than 100 words, Speak LIFE captures the essence of the imagination as baby tells the story of a unique marvelous design unfolding week by week.
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Friday Jun 03, 2022
Friday Jun 03, 2022
We are fifteen. Fifteen weeks old. Hey, wait a minute. You’re quiet? Shh, I’m thinking. Oh, boy. Just listen. Can you hear it? Hear what? I think there’s another drummer in here. What? Where? Just listen. See? It’s a steady beat. Yeah, slower than yours and mine. What do you think? What do I think? Yes. I think I’m hungry. Surprise, surprise. Well, I am. Hungry for what? Something delicious. Like an apple? Sounds good. That’s a clue, isn’t it? Yes. But it’s for them not you. I don’t care as long as I get food.
-a.m.opdahl
Friday Jun 03, 2022
Friday Jun 03, 2022
I am three. Still three years old. Today I want to remind you how helpful I am. For instance, I am an interior decorator. No room looks the same when I am done. When I help—I am very thorough. Remember how I take every single sandwich bag out of their cardboard box? So now that you know how helpful I can be—Mom and Dad—maybe you can help me? You see, even though I like hanging out with you, I would really enjoy having someone little around like me. I want to be a big sister—and I can help!
-a.m.opdahl
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
We are fourteen. Fourteen weeks old! Stop it. Stop what? Making faces at me. Hey your eyelids aren’t even open yet. You can’t tell if I’m making faces or not. I can too. Stop imagining things. But you were, weren’t you? What— making faces? Maybe. See! I was right. Hey, do you feel fuzzy this week? That’s your lanugo. My what? Your lanugo, the little hairs growing all over your body. Who thinks of these names? Are you going to tell them or am I? What? That now we’re as big as lemons? I guess you are.
-a.m.opdahl
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
We are—thirteen. Thirteen weeks old! It’s not a race. How else am I going to get a word in edgewise? Ok. Fine. Tell them all about us. Umm…Well? Something about fingerprints and swallowing? You fell asleep when I was telling you, didn’t you? Maybe. You and your naps. We’re practicing breathing and nursing on our thumbs and… And weeing! Yes. That. Don’t think about it too hard or you’ll never swallow again. What? Where do you think it goes? Awww, c’mon! Bleh! Time to tell them how big we are. Oh, fine. A couple of limes. Hey, that rhymes! Ugh.
-a.m. opdahl
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
We are twelve. Twelve weeks old. What was that? What? A slurping sound. What are you doing? I’m practicing nursing. Uh—maybe you should focus on growing your cartilage instead. That would be quieter. Yeah, but not as interesting. Hey, what should we get Mom to crave today? How about an avocado? Nah, that’s boring. We need something crazy. What do you suggest? I don’t know. I guess an avocado does sound good. You think any food sounds good. Yeah, so? How about guacamole? Yum! Perfect! Because we’re about as big as avocado pits this week!
-a.m.opdahl
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
I am three. Three years old. The thunderstorm scared me but afterward the sun came out. Then you put my rainboots on me, Momma. I. Am. Soooo muddy and happy. How many puddles did I find? Oh, Momma! Look at all the robins. They’re hopping everywhere. They like it when the thunderstorm is over too. Oh, here Momma. I have things in my hand for you. Do you want a sunny, yellow dandelion or a soft, wiggly stick? The robins seem to like the wiggly sticks. I have to go! I see another puddle! Psst. I want to be a big sister!
-a.m.opdahl
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
MCCL #45 member Betty Syverson makes a point of connecting Resurrection Sunday with the fact that our Creator is pro-life, evidenced by the Resurrection of Jesus after He died for our sins. She shares the upcoming events and goals of this local chapter and the need for ongoing community support.
Saturday Apr 23, 2022
Saturday Apr 23, 2022
We are eleven. Eleven weeks old. I can open and close my hands. Oh, yeah? Well, I can kick my arms and legs. I know. What you can do I can do too. Oh yeah. How about this? Can you do this? Do what? This. Did you forget our eyelids are still fused? Oh, right. I guess I’ll show you later. What else is going on this week? Our major structures are present and developing. Blah, blah, blah… boring… and we’re as big as…? Fine. Strawberries. Yum! Think about strawberries. It worked last week when we got Mom to eat grapes.
-a.m.opdahl
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
We are ten. Ten weeks old. See? Now stop saying I didn’t give you a turn. Well, it’s about time you let me go first. Hey, is your forehead bulging like mine? You’re changing the subject. How about your ears and chin? Are they fully developed? You’re still changing the subject. What about your arms and legs? Can you rotate them? You’re still not talking about how you don’t let me talk first. Did you know we’re as big as grapes this week? Wait—now you want to talk about snacks? Yes. Well, now you’re talking!
-a.m.opdahl
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Speak LIFE author, Alison Opdahl shares about the recent MCCL #45 celebration of the "birth of Baby O" (completion) of the "Baby O" Series and shares a glimpse of the new series: "Baby O 2.0." She also highlights some of the goals MCCL #45 has in the upcoming year.