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Christmas Magic

Posted in Uncategorized on December 27, 2008 | 3 Comments »

On the front of our Christmas card this year, I quoted Norman Vincent Peale: “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.”
Inside the card, I said something to the effect that we could all use a magical wand about now. How some need it for the job [...]

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The highs and lows of Christmas break

Posted in Uncategorized on December 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »

High:
Time together as a family
Low:
Time together as a family
High:
Having siblings so there’s always a playmate.
Low:
Having siblings so there’s always someone to fight with.
High:
Lots of sugary treats.
Low:
Lots of sugary treat.
High:
Beautiful Christmas decorations spread throughout the house.
Low:
Beautiful Christmas decorations spread throughout the house.
High:
Sleeping in.
Low:
Kids staying up late, and NOT sleeping in.
High:
Celebrating with friends
Low:
Celebrating with every person I’ve [...]

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The Turnaround of a Tween

Posted in Uncategorized on December 17, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Tween has often driven me to my knees – sometimes in prayer and sometimes out of sheer exhaustion. I have heard it said that the child you clash with most is the one most like you. That is just not true. Tween is stubborn and willful and goofy. I am not.
Okay, I’m lying. I am [...]

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I’m in love

Posted in Uncategorized on December 9, 2008 | 3 Comments »

I fell in love today. The object of my affection has the smoothest brown skin, perfectly braided corn rows, long curled eyelashes and the saddest pout I have ever seen. His name is Logan, and he’s three years old. His mom is a part of the ministry, Heart Change, aimed at helping women learn who [...]

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What Page Are We On?

Posted in A Day in the Life, Friends and Family, Spiritual Stuff on December 4, 2008 | 3 Comments »

Today someone said to me, “I need to know what page you are living on.” I restrained myself from correcting her prepositional faux pas, and bit my tongue instead of responding sarcastically with: “Oh yeah, well I need to know where you’re at.” I did however sit stunned for a moment.
She had not asked me [...]

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The Mountains Are Calling

Posted in Uncategorized on December 1, 2008 | 3 Comments »

There’s a John Muir quote I love: “The mountains are calling and I must go.” 
Every year the mountains call me. And every year I go. Usually in the winter but I love the summers just as much. This summer I spent several days in the Tetons and loved just about every minute of the breathtaking [...]

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