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About Marty Walden

Marty believes anyone can create an authentic home filled with simple, thrifty decor. When you join her community, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to create a treasured home and still live within your means!

Eulogy for my Mom

By Marty Walden · 8 Comments

Eulogy for Edith Webster Purvis, Feb. 28, 1925 – Dec. 24, 2010 My mom set before me an example of a faith-filled life. We did not have theological discussions or pray together, but the way she lived her life showed me the importance of God to her. She grew up in an age where you didn’t talk openly about many… Read More

Filed Under: faith, Grief, mother

My Story

By Marty Walden · 5 Comments

I was saved when I was 11 and baptized at the same time as my brother. It was probably appropriate that I was saved at a Truth concert at our church because music has always been an important part of my life. Through the years music has remained a constant joy for me, whether performing or teaching or directing. God… Read More

Filed Under: adoption, faith, music, RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder

Eulogy for my Sister

By Marty Walden · 2 Comments

October 2nd is a sad anniversary for my family. 2009 will mark the 9th anniversary of my sister’s death. In June of 2000 our family went from four to seven with the adoption of 3 siblings. Major adjustments, chaotic life. Four months later my only sister Brenda died from a heart attack. Grief, shock, disbelief, utter pain. She was only… Read More

Filed Under: adoption, faith, Grief

Hope for Children with Reactive Attachment Disorder

Hope for Children with Reactive Attachment Disorder

By Marty Walden · 61 Comments

I have been so touched and saddened by the Reactive Attachment Disorder blogs I have read lately. The struggles and absolute heartache are quite evident. These are people full of faith in God and their children. And yet it hurts. It is harder than anything they’ve ever done before. I know this road. I’ve been there.  I want to be… Read More

Filed Under: adoption, faith, family, RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder Tagged With: adoption, Parenting, RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder

Eulogy for my Dad

Eulogy for my Dad

By Marty Walden · 9 Comments

  I Corinthians 13 says “ 4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always… Read More

Filed Under: faith, Grief

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