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How to Help Someone In Need
I am currently in one of the most difficult seasons of my life. I've been through hard stuff before, but this is different hard. I suppose I'd never grow if God only allowed me to experience...
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Last night I was discussing current events with my father-in-law. The recent bombing in Brussels, Belgium, took place in an airport through which my husband has traveled many times. It made me tense...
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A Modern Wreath
Yesterday I just wanted to do something, anything, to feel normal. So I decided to tackle a craft. And finish the heck out of that thing so I could feel like I accomplished something.Inspired by this...
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Who I Am
Let's just say it. I'm anal. I am. Some may see me as uptight but I think my ways just make good sense.For example, I own scissors for fabric, scissors for food, and scissors for paper. My kids...
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Fix It
Ever since we returned home from Mayo, I have been a mad woman on a mission to take care of all the things around the house that bug me or that need attention. I have never been good about finishing...
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Finishing the Garage
As we continue in my mission to fix things in and around our home, I would like to show you the progress we've made in finishing our garage.I'm sure it seems odd to many people that I would choose to...
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School's Out For Summer!
We did it. We stinkin' did it! We made it to the finish line of this school year. We may be bruised and battered but we crossed that line!Here's my crew of kiddos on the last day of school: Garrit...
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Let's Catch Up!
I haven't posted on here in a ridiculous amount of time. So let's catch up, shall we?I'm just gonna give you the main bullet points and a few pictures of what's happened in our world since my last...
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The Lazy Way to Fix a Big Waistband
At the end of the season last summer, I bought some clearance swim suits/trunks for my kids. There was one pair of swim trunks that Nolan wouldn't wear this year because the waistband was too big and...
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Deeply
I randomly woke up in the middle of the night last night. As I laid in bed, I started thinking about my friends. I have been so blessed with friends.My longest friendship is with Leslie, whom I met...
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There are a lot of things about my appearance that I would change if I could. I have about five short eyelashes total. My skin has mysteriously aged much more quickly than the simple passing of time....
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Easy Dinner Planning
I'm not quite sure how we got here, but I'm told we are into October already. Since time just keeps picking up speed, I wanted to share with you one way that I save time and sanity: I plan my dinners...
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I've been wearing real clothes more lately. I'm talking jeans instead of pajama pants. Shirts instead of t-shirts. Real bra. Even jewelry sometimes. Yes, these are accomplishments for me.The fact...
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My dad recently had knee replacement surgery on his right leg, and I have been able to help him with parts of his recovery. I've seen him push through excruciating pain as he does exercises to...
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Earlier this week one of my favorite events occurred: my women's Bible study started back up. I love my Monday night ladies! I was delighted to see each and every one of them.Our leader, Julie, is...
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Yesterday I experienced my first ever shopping trip at Costco. Jared and I have been secretly making fun of Costco and Costco fanatics since a store was built near us a couple years ago. But we see...
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The Cost of a Miracle
As Jared and I sat together in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, he said to me, "If you blog about this, don't overthink it. Just write what you need to write." So I'm taking his advice. This isn't...
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Shirts for a Broken Arm
Our little friend Garrit recently flipped off his bike, causing him to dislocate his elbow and break a bone in his arm. He is in a soft cast with pins in his elbow at the moment, and his mom told us...
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Belong
I recently pulled some treasures out of storage.I inherited most of my grandmother's sewing supplies when she passed away because I myself spend a fair amount of time sewing. But I put Grandma's...
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In All Things
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28I have always loved Romans 8:28 because it was my...
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Halloween Costume Sleeve Fix
My friend Michele found the perfect Halloween costume for her daughter Abby. Abby is a petite 7-year-old girl, and Michele ordered her costume in size 8-10. They were so excited when it arrived....
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Apparently my boss has been talking about me. To his wife. I know because she told me when we ran into each other in Hobby Lobby and I helped her with a craft project.He's not sure why I'm so happy...
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I need a safe outlet to say this: I'm terrified of the anniversary of Griffin's accident.St. Patrick's Day will be exactly one year since the worst day of my life.A few months after the accident, as I...
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I couldn't hold my emotions in anymore. I got up from my work chair, leaving it spinning as I stood too quickly, and went into the tiny bathroom adjacent to the patient therapy room.As soon as I...
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I hate my legs.Not like oh, I wish my legs were 3% thinner. I am truly embarrassed to claim my legs as part of my body.I used to wear jeans year-round. Even in the heat of summer. I eventually got...
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