Carrie Bevell Partridge

Family

Roll Film!

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During one of the ice days last month, when my children were home from school, we decided to watch some of our old home movies. Through the magic of video, we were able to relive so many wonderful moments–births, Christmas…

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Family

Wisdom (or Something) at 40

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I turn 40 years old this month. 40! I am really having a hard time believing it. No, I don’t think that 40 is old; I’m just surprised to have gotten here so quickly. So now that I’m in my fifth decade…

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Adoption, Family

Love at First Sight

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My water broke sometime between placing my order and actually receiving my chocolate milkshake at Sonic. I was with my sister Julie, who was visiting from out of town. We had been hoping that I might go into labor while…

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Family

Music Review: Slugs & Bugs

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Looking for music that will entertain and engage your young children but won’t drive you crazy at the same time? I’d like to introduce you to the entire Slugs & Bugs collection. Randall Goodgame and Andrew Peterson, both seasoned singer/songwriters,…

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Family

Merry Christmas!

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Putting up our family’s Christmas decorations, including decorating the tree, usually only takes a few hours. We could probably get it done even faster, but we get distracted by watching It’s a Wonderful Life, which is our yearly tradition. We also…

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Family

Firsts

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On a cold January afternoon back in 2001, at a hospital in Texas, my husband and I looked at each other with a mixture of fear and uncertainty in our eyes. Are they really going to let us take her home?…

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Family

For Love of the Game(s)

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I played softball in second through twelfth grades, basketball in third through eighth grades, and volleyball in seventh through twelfth grades. (I ran track in seventh grade, too, but that was a terrible experience. I hate running but somehow got…

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Family Reunions

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So many Fourth of July holidays when I was young were spent driving with my family from our home in Memphis, TN to my great-aunt’s house in Batesville, MS. I didn’t know Aunt Molly and Uncle June all that well,…

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Family

Birthday Party Wins and Fails

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Since this issue of Parents & Kids Magazine has a lot to do with birthday parties, I thought I’d revisit some of my own children’s birthday party “wins” and “fails” from over the years. Win: My first child’s first birthday party included pretty…

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Family

Hard Conversations

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Hard conversations are part of life. And for those of us who really don’t like confrontation, these conversations can be extremely taxing. The easy way out would be just to avoid them altogether–to “keep the peace”–, but we all know…

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"Carrie's 'Growth Spurts' column, which ran in Parents & Kids Magazine for nearly a decade, could make you laugh and cry (sometimes at the same time) but always rang true and always had a bit of wisdom for our readers. She consistently provided parents with anecdotes from her family life, which ultimately led to beautiful, and sometimes difficult, lessons learned."

Gretchen - Owner/Publisher, Parents & Kids Media; Author, Organize Your Life! - Mississippi

Carrie Bevell Partridge

2020-02-27T15:51:09+00:00

"Carrie's 'Growth Spurts' column, which ran in Parents & Kids Magazine for nearly a decade, could make you laugh and cry (sometimes at the same time) but always rang true and always had a bit of wisdom for our readers. She consistently provided parents with anecdotes from her family life, which ultimately led to beautiful, and sometimes difficult, lessons learned." Gretchen - Owner/Publisher, Parents & Kids Media; Author, Organize Your Life! - Mississippi

https://carriebevellpartridge.com/testimonials/1402/

“As one who is not yet privileged to be a mama, yet hopes beyond all hopes to someday be a mama, and potentially through the avenue of adopting an older child - I found Carrie’s writing to be really helpful.”

Kathryn - Curriculum Specialist, LifeWay - Texas

Carrie Bevell Partridge

2020-02-27T15:56:35+00:00

“As one who is not yet privileged to be a mama, yet hopes beyond all hopes to someday be a mama, and potentially through the avenue of adopting an older child - I found Carrie’s writing to be really helpful.” Kathryn - Curriculum Specialist, LifeWay - Texas

https://carriebevellpartridge.com/testimonials/1403/

"Carrie writes with heart and conviction for today's parents. Her writing communicates essential information while also providing inspirational wisdom from her years of parenting experience. When you read Carrie's words, you're inspired to be a better parent, grandparent, or any type of Christian role model for our children."

Cheryl - Mother of 3; Grandmother of 6; Author; Journalist; Adjunct Professor, University of Alabama; Coordinator, Southern Christian Writers Conference - Alabama

Carrie Bevell Partridge

2020-02-27T16:26:01+00:00

"Carrie writes with heart and conviction for today's parents. Her writing communicates essential information while also providing inspirational wisdom from her years of parenting experience. When you read Carrie's words, you're inspired to be a better parent, grandparent, or any type of Christian role model for our children." Cheryl - Mother of 3; Grandmother of 6; Author; Journalist; Adjunct Professor, University of Alabama; Coordinator, Southern Christian Writers Conference - Alabama

https://carriebevellpartridge.com/testimonials/1406/

"Carrie is such a talented writer. I am in awe at how well she can put all of those emotions into words. She is real, raw, and nothing less than amazing. What a blessing she is to her readers and her family."

Fanasy - Mother of 5 - Mississippi

Carrie Bevell Partridge

2020-05-05T21:51:18+00:00

"Carrie is such a talented writer. I am in awe at how well she can put all of those emotions into words. She is real, raw, and nothing less than amazing. What a blessing she is to her readers and her family." Fanasy - Mother of 5 - Mississippi

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"Parenting is most definitely a sanctifying process, and we all need to be encouraged and edified in the midst of it. In Carrie's writings, she is doing a great job of just that."

Nan - Mother of 2, Former Children's Ministry Director - Arkansas

Carrie Bevell Partridge

2020-02-26T20:19:58+00:00

"Parenting is most definitely a sanctifying process, and we all need to be encouraged and edified in the midst of it. In Carrie's writings, she is doing a great job of just that." Nan - Mother of 2, Former Children's Ministry Director - Arkansas

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"Carrie’s writing is a gifted blend of both wisdom and humor. Her stories of faith, marriage, and family life have not only encouraged my heart, but also challenged me and motivated me as a wife and mother. Her deep reflection takes voice in her writing, and often leaves me feeling strengthened in my spiritual walk."

Christy - Mother of 4, Teacher - Georgia

Carrie Bevell Partridge

2020-02-26T20:25:35+00:00

"Carrie’s writing is a gifted blend of both wisdom and humor. Her stories of faith, marriage, and family life have not only encouraged my heart, but also challenged me and motivated me as a wife and mother. Her deep reflection takes voice in her writing, and often leaves me feeling strengthened in my spiritual walk." Christy - Mother of 4, Teacher - Georgia

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"Carrie is a gifted writer and full of wisdom about marriage and family!"

Julie - Mother of 6, Adoptive Parent, Teacher - Virginia

Carrie Bevell Partridge

2020-02-26T20:43:18+00:00

"Carrie is a gifted writer and full of wisdom about marriage and family!" Julie - Mother of 6, Adoptive Parent, Teacher - Virginia

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“Carrie shares the highs and lows, the good and bad, of being married, being a parent, and most importantly, all from the perspective of being a Christ-follower. Her writing has a great flow and conveys truth and emotions that draw her readers in. Fresh, honest insights on all things ‘family.’”

Ben - Father of 2, Discipleship and Ministries Pastor - Mississippi

Carrie Bevell Partridge

2020-02-27T17:11:33+00:00

“Carrie shares the highs and lows, the good and bad, of being married, being a parent, and most importantly, all from the perspective of being a Christ-follower. Her writing has a great flow and conveys truth and emotions that draw her readers in. Fresh, honest insights on all things ‘family.’” Ben - Father of 2, Discipleship and Ministries Pastor - Mississippi

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"Carrie’s writing really inspires me. The thoughtfulness in her parenting articles leaves me daydreaming of becoming a mom someday. She’s also someone I feel like I could go to with any questions I have about anything marriage or family related. Working with Carrie in person is even more of a privilege than reading her writing."

Rhyan - Columnist, Parents & Kids Magazine - Mississippi

Carrie Bevell Partridge

2020-03-02T16:12:17+00:00

"Carrie’s writing really inspires me. The thoughtfulness in her parenting articles leaves me daydreaming of becoming a mom someday. She’s also someone I feel like I could go to with any questions I have about anything marriage or family related. Working with Carrie in person is even more of a privilege than reading her writing." Rhyan - Columnist, Parents & Kids Magazine - Mississippi

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“Carrie’s writing is honest and real. She shares her own journey of growth vulnerably, inviting others to grow, too. She invites readers into a journey to grow and learn.”

Christina - Mother of 3; Adoptive Parent; Former Foster Parent; Founder, End It For Good; Foster Care Advocate - Mississippi

Carrie Bevell Partridge

2020-03-10T17:35:03+00:00

“Carrie’s writing is honest and real. She shares her own journey of growth vulnerably, inviting others to grow, too. She invites readers into a journey to grow and learn.” Christina - Mother of 3; Adoptive Parent; Former Foster Parent; Founder, End It For Good; Foster Care Advocate - Mississippi

https://carriebevellpartridge.com/testimonials/1426/

"I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to read Carrie’s articles for most of my parenting life. Having the privilege of calling her a friend for decades now, I trust her to be honest, practical, witty, and encouraging. I’m thankful for her gift of weaving words together to tell stories that connect with her readers."

Julie - Mother of 3; Adoptive Parent; Director, Hearts of Compassion - Mississippi

Carrie Bevell Partridge

2020-03-02T16:39:37+00:00

"I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to read Carrie’s articles for most of my parenting life. Having the privilege of calling her a friend for decades now, I trust her to be honest, practical, witty, and encouraging. I’m thankful for her gift of weaving words together to tell stories that connect with her readers." Julie - Mother of 3; Adoptive Parent; Director, Hearts of Compassion - Mississippi

https://carriebevellpartridge.com/testimonials/1427/

"Carrie’s writing has always inspired me. Her wisdom shines through in very practical ways. I feel challenged, inspired, and like I’m not alone in what I’m going through as a wife and mother. Her empathetic voice makes me feel encouraged and supported as I celebrate the joys and take on the challenges in my life."

Christy - Mother of 3 - Texas

Carrie Bevell Partridge

2020-03-02T16:43:55+00:00

"Carrie’s writing has always inspired me. Her wisdom shines through in very practical ways. I feel challenged, inspired, and like I’m not alone in what I’m going through as a wife and mother. Her empathetic voice makes me feel encouraged and supported as I celebrate the joys and take on the challenges in my life." Christy - Mother of 3 - Texas

https://carriebevellpartridge.com/testimonials/1429/

"When reading about Carrie's next mom revelation, you end up reliving it yourself. It is quite the experience. There are tears, there is laughter... Next come the personal observations floating to the surface, and, of course, the necessary reevaluation of your own experiences with loved ones. And then, undeniably, there is the encouragement - the most delightful part, the icing on the cake, the reminder every tired, sleep-deprived, and overwhelmed mama needs to hear."

Dasha - Mother of 2; Managing Editor, Parents & Kids Magazine; Teacher - Mississippi

Carrie Bevell Partridge

2020-03-02T16:51:21+00:00

"When reading about Carrie's next mom revelation, you end up reliving it yourself. It is quite the experience. There are tears, there is laughter... Next come the personal observations floating to the surface, and, of course, the necessary reevaluation of your own experiences with loved ones. And then, undeniably, there is the encouragement - the most delightful part, the icing on the cake, the reminder every tired, sleep-deprived, and overwhelmed mama needs to hear." Dasha - Mother of 2; Managing Editor, Parents & Kids Magazine; Teacher - Mississippi

https://carriebevellpartridge.com/testimonials/1431/

"Carrie uses her gift of writing to share experiences that make us feel less alone as wives and mothers. Whether she is sharing a thoughtful reflection or an inspiring idea, her authenticity and vulnerability make the reader feel as if they are having a conversation with an old friend."

Ashley - Mother of 3; Professor, Mississippi College - Mississippi

Carrie Bevell Partridge

2020-03-02T17:02:55+00:00

"Carrie uses her gift of writing to share experiences that make us feel less alone as wives and mothers. Whether she is sharing a thoughtful reflection or an inspiring idea, her authenticity and vulnerability make the reader feel as if they are having a conversation with an old friend." Ashley - Mother of 3; Professor, Mississippi College - Mississippi

https://carriebevellpartridge.com/testimonials/1434/

"Carrie’s writing is a voice of peace and calm in the midst of the fervor of family life. She writes with a wisdom that is timely and applicable to my marriage and my parenting. I am consistently reminded through her writing to turn my eyes back to Christ."

Emily - Mother of 3; Executive Director, Red Door Jackson - Mississippi

Carrie Bevell Partridge

2020-02-28T03:18:10+00:00

"Carrie’s writing is a voice of peace and calm in the midst of the fervor of family life. She writes with a wisdom that is timely and applicable to my marriage and my parenting. I am consistently reminded through her writing to turn my eyes back to Christ." Emily - Mother of 3; Executive Director, Red Door Jackson - Mississippi

https://carriebevellpartridge.com/testimonials/1422/

"Carrie has a way of writing about the 'personal' in her world and making it personal to you. She is a genuine and creative storyteller where the reader is left with an invitation to ponder, discover, improve, laugh, shed some tears, and absolutely resonate."

Patti - Mother of 3; Client Advocate, Pregnancy Help and Information Center - Florida

Carrie Bevell Partridge

2020-03-02T17:31:03+00:00

"Carrie has a way of writing about the 'personal' in her world and making it personal to you. She is a genuine and creative storyteller where the reader is left with an invitation to ponder, discover, improve, laugh, shed some tears, and absolutely resonate." Patti - Mother of 3; Client Advocate, Pregnancy Help and Information Center - Florida

https://carriebevellpartridge.com/testimonials/1436/

"I loved it. I kept wanting to read more."

Careen - Mother of 5; Grandmother of 11; Author, Hello, Young Mothers; MOPS Mentor-Mom; Retired Teacher; Blogger - Georgia

Carrie Bevell Partridge

2020-03-10T18:18:13+00:00

"I loved it. I kept wanting to read more." Careen - Mother of 5; Grandmother of 11; Author, Hello, Young Mothers; MOPS Mentor-Mom; Retired Teacher; Blogger - Georgia

https://carriebevellpartridge.com/testimonials/1441/

“Carrie blends the voice of her own parenting experience with a wit and wisdom that gives parents the encouragement they need to keep going!”

Jeremy - Father of 2; Coaching Director, Ministry to Parents - Tennessee

Carrie Bevell Partridge

2020-03-16T18:49:45+00:00

“Carrie blends the voice of her own parenting experience with a wit and wisdom that gives parents the encouragement they need to keep going!” Jeremy - Father of 2; Coaching Director, Ministry to Parents - Tennessee

https://carriebevellpartridge.com/testimonials/1445/

“Carrie’s writing feels more like a conversation from a friend that’s filled with real-life wisdom.”

Elisabeth - Mother of 2; Content Director, Ministry to Parents - Tennessee

Carrie Bevell Partridge

2020-03-16T18:55:40+00:00

“Carrie’s writing feels more like a conversation from a friend that’s filled with real-life wisdom.” Elisabeth - Mother of 2; Content Director, Ministry to Parents - Tennessee

https://carriebevellpartridge.com/testimonials/1447/

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