With adult kids we parents have to learn a different kind of cheering. For years there were games and performances. We cheered. We clapped. We encouraged and helped you. Then suddenly, one day they need help moving. OUT. This is our third major move, not counting the college ones with our kids. We helped our daughter move when she…
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The long search was finally over! I could just see it in my mind’s eye but never found chairs that matched, were the right size and affordable. Recently, this French style of chair has popped up at bridal rentals and on blogs. If only I could find one. I came up empty handed on my forays into auctions, consignment shops…
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Amy made yummy cold Oreo dessert while taking her mind of finals. Great timing because we had some company coming! Since I don’t often make a dessert it was a real treat for my family. Usually, we have fruit or ice cream. I can’t eat these rich things due to diabetes. When we have sweets, it is…
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First, let me just say this. It is summer! Be prepared to ask WHY a lot regardless of your kids’ ages. Be prepared for absolutely ridiculous answers. Silly answers. Because it is summer. We lose our head jsut a little bit becasue it is summer. This morning this greeted my husband who went down to make coffee….
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Words written centuries ago. Words of encouragement to the church. Valid words today. Words written to You, graciously but no less directive. Over the past few weeks, our pastors have been presenting a series on unity, essentials and distinctive of the Christian faith. Today the topic was unity with diversity. These were the main verses, Romans 15:5-6. Harmony was the…
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