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Plenty to be Thankful for

In: Uncategorized on: November 16, 2023

About this time each year one of my favorite songs from the movie Holiday Inn starts running on repeat through my head.  This song has been especially poignant for me this year. 2023 has been one for the …

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The Blessing of Praying Friends

In: Faith, Family on: September 7, 2023

We’ve been walking through a rough summer. If you are on my email list, you know a bit of my house woes. If you are from Texas, you might know some of our other stresses due to my husband’s former job. Not to mention health …

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Mom and Dad’s 60th Anniversary

In: Faith, Family on: June 22, 2023

Next week, my parents will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary, and we’ve pulled out all the stops to honor this achievement!  This past Saturday, the whole family (minus three grandchildren out of town) …

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Graduation Season

In: Family on: May 24, 2023

We’ve been busy with high school graduations lately. It’s hard to believe that my youngest graduated ten years ago!  My parents have 13 grandchildren. Numbers 11 and 12 graduated from high school last week.  Gable …

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A Graduation Celebration

In: Family on: June 8, 2022

Over Memorial Day weekend we went to Pennsylvania to celebrate our nephew's high school graduation. We had a wonderful time with family, although I have to say, as a parent, I'm so glad we are past this stage! I really enjoy …

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A Christmasy Kind of Thanksgiving

In: Family on: November 26, 2021

On the years when we have all our kids on Thanksgiving, we also celebrate Christmas. This tradition began because several of us are gift-givers by nature and we didn't want to miss out on the joy of being with people as they …

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Mystery Post

In: Faith on: June 2, 2021

I’m over on Inspired by Life ... and Fiction today. Why “mystery post”? Because until I wrote it, it was a mystery to me what I would write! If you are curious, come on over! …

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The Big Boston Birthday

In: Family on: April 7, 2021

We celebrated our daughter's 30th birthday a couple of weekends ago! Jump over to Inspired by Life ... and Fiction for a recap of the fun and food of the trip! …

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Forging Our New Path part 2

In: Family on: December 16, 2020

I promised a look at our new house--and I delivered! Come get a quick tour over at Inspired by Life . . . and Fiction. …

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Forging Our New Path, Part 1

In: Family on: December 2, 2020

I said I'd let you know where we landed, so here is part 1 of that post sharing with you my lovely new neighborhood. Once our furniture is here, I'll give you a peek inside! Come join me for the reveal on Inspired by Life . . …

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