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Every day in every way
This weekend, our beloved chiweenie, Whiskey, went missing. When he was younger, he would squeeze through our fence and head to our neighbors—who spoil him like their own furbaby. He has also been known to weasel his way into our backhouse, to be snuggled by our renter. Our promiscuous pup seeks out love wherever he Continue reading
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The extraordinary gift of getting to take things for granted
On Sunday I bid my son bon voyage as he headed to Florida for his summer internship. It’s a great opportunity, and we are excited for him, but our one week of having him home felt too short. As he walked toward the airport terminal, I was overwhelmed with sadness. I found myself longing for Continue reading
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A pickleball parable :)
Getting this week’s post out a little late… Hoping everyone had a meaningful and restful Memorial Day weekend. Thank you to all who have served our country. We are truly blessed to live in the land of the free. Our celebration of freedom this past weekend included a mix of potlucks, parties, and time with Continue reading
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Prepping for the perfect trip
It’s that time of year when everyone starts asking, “Where are you going this summer?” We’re planning a week on Smith Lake in Alabama. We’ve rented a big house in hopes that family and friends will join us. We envision days spent on a pontoon boat, in the water, playing games, grilling out, and listening Continue reading
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A tale of two superheroes, a tale of two trees
I have an idea for a superhero movie. Here’s the plot: There are two characters who each have the potential to use their extraordinary abilities to protect others and uphold justice. With their superpowers, they can transcend the limitations of ordinary people, fight against evil and tyranny, and inspire hope. The catch is that they Continue reading
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It’s war out there: are you taking or losing territory?
Last Friday I spent several minutes crying tears of joy with my sister when she shared that our prayers had been answered with good news related to my brother-in-law’s dire health situation. Praying for him for so long and vacillating between human doubt and Godly hope, it was a really powerful moment. Palpably feeling God’s Continue reading
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Becoming Known
I am basking in the afterglow of beautiful community enjoyed this past weekend. It is important to celebrate the good things in life, and I am celebrating new communities that I now feel part of. Neither of these havens of community happened overnight, but neither did they take an exorbitant amount of time. Each was Continue reading
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The Giver
Who doesn’t love a good Easter egg hunt? My dad and stepmom have become family-famous for their epic production. They hide the eggs throughout the backyard. The grandkids search and pile found eggs into their baskets. Once all of the eggs have been found (or at least most have been found; just last month my Continue reading
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Staying Uber Present
We just returned from visiting our son on the East Coast. Despite the wet chilly weather, we enjoyed our trip immensely, seeing and spending time with our boy. I have heard it said that having a child is like having a piece of your heart live outside of your body. No truer words have been Continue reading
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The most important language in the world
Last year I started taking lessons to try and become fluent in Spanish. I began with a lot of enthusiasm but quickly realized how challenging it can be to learn a new language. Learning a language involves a great deal of time and consistent effort, dedicated practice and immersion, along with a willingness to try Continue reading
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