Tag: christianity
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stop striving
I don’t know about you, but as we are over halfway through the year, my year has not looked like how I planned! As much as I love (structured) fun and love to squeeze the most out of every single day, it has felt heavy. So many prayers, so many fears, and amid the blessings…
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He knows where I am part 2
We went ahead and took him to the ER Thursday, April 30, to get him admitted. That way he could work on nutrition and check his overall health. Praise the Lord that night, neurosurgery let us know they would put a shunt in the next morning. That Thursday night, we had a peaceful night eating…
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follow your heart…but not actually
It’s pink and red and hearts everywhere time of year! We have been putting the hearts up at home! I love to put pink lights up the staircase banister too! It helps brighten up the darker days of winter! We celebrated Deacon’s birthday before the snow hit! He even was made a personalized birthday banner…
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what matters most
Back at homeschool this week! And the gym and ballet and church! I was as happy to have fall break from school as they were! Back to the grading, supporting, teaching, and organizing the schoolwork for K5, 2nd grade, 4th grade, 6th grade, and 7th grade. We took Christmas photos, which of course, everyone loves,…
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41 lessons
Hey! It’s birthday time! I always enjoy my birthday time because it means fall is right here! I celebrated by going to Hobby Lobby, getting my ear pierced with my youngest sister, and eating lunch at McDonald’s so children could play on the amazing playground! I always inevitably think back over my life up to…
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make new friends
Hello friend! It’s the first time in quite a while. Yep, I went to the gym for a kickboxing class, and went to a coffee shop all by myself to write! Woohoo! I can tell it’s time for school to begin when people at home get restless and begin to argue a lot. It’s always exciting…
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not on my own
Summer days! They look like rec center pool in the mornings, naps (I hope) in the afternoon for the youngest while the big girls often have hot chocolate and watch a hallmark mystery movie in the afternoons. Maybe a little sewing for me… We always have a few mundane chores like laundry folding or sweeping.…
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slow to speak
They say “the strongest man you know is a first born daughter.” I laugh! Are any of you a first-born girl? I am raising my hand! I am that girl! As the oldest, I loved babysitting my three younger siblings. The thrill of running the show was real. I always had the answers…so I thought!…
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the “get it all done” trap
Laundry folded? Yes. Laundry put away…remind kids to put their piles away. EK needs to sweep so I can ideally mop the floor of the kitchen. I love walking barefoot on a clean kitchen floor. Did I remind them to pick up the toys in the play room? Oh, gotta do the usual weekly grocery…
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helpful habits for new beginnings
Hello there! Got a coffee or tea today? What is going on in your world? I would love to meet you all in person, but this is the next best thing. As adults, we don’t often get a break from real life work, chores, or school, but it’s important to have fun when possible. Here…