It was a half birthday celebration for our 16-year-old, Amy! It was also a celebration for summer’s start. Plus it had been a long, long cold winter and spring. I felt like there was finally a true start to summer. Frankly I wanted to turn my “mom” failure into a happy event. When asked what she wanted for her 16th birthday…
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Around lunch time yesterday my beloved family came home. They had traveled across the globe to Thailand for work and friends. Great goals for what was basically a work trip for my husband. Lots of friends. Lots of fun and refreshing times. It was a spiritual time. The girls headed for their rooms after eating. Not quite ready…
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I have been stalled about what to do with some empty spaces and tables since we put away our Christmas decorations. Between being busy and unable to think of anything fresh, I did nothing. That’s right, nothing. I left those 2 table bare, sad and cold. The other flat spaces are still plain and mostly bare too. Just couldn’t…
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This past week the word for Advent was HOPE. Was there a time when hope is not needed? Never. It was hard week for our son who received word one of his close friends was in a severe car accident. It was a shock. Kyle is still not breathing on his own after 2 surgeries. He has feeling in…
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“An invisible red thread connects those destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstances. The thread may stretch or tangle, but never break.” – Ancient Chinese Proverb This ancient proverb is referred to by families as they adopt their Chinese children. Many come to believe this invisible red thread connects them with the children of their hearts as they weave together…
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