Tag: god
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holidays and heartaches: we are His sheep and He takes care of us
It’s Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, Mardi Gras, and so many festivities all at once! We didn’t take any days out of school, but we have been able to get outside and feel the warmth of the sunshine on our faces that we haven’t seen in a while. We all participated in making yummy food for…
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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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waiting with anticipation
I could have totally done without sitting in a hospital tower, staring out the window, watching the birds and the hurried traffic on the ground downtown last week. I really could have gone without tests and waiting and worrying. Almost two weeks ago at my 20 week ultrasound, we were presented with serious concerns –…
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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…
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