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Five Minute Friday : ‘Here’
This week has been full, in a good sense of the word. Bradley’s parents are in town visiting, we’ve had several out of the ordinary appointments, a beach play date, and even went on a double date with some out of town friends last night. Now, here we are and it’s Friday already! My big girls are heading to Pennsylvania tomorrow…
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What I Learned in July 2015
Summer is winding down and everyone is gearing up for going back to school (some of you already have!), cooler days, fall-inspired decor and meals. Here in Virginia, we have a full month remaining, so I’m going to soak up these last few weeks of summer and enjoy more days at the beach, another vacation, time with family, and…
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Five Minute Friday :: Try
Happy Friday! Today is especially exciting for me because I get to meet my newest niece! My sister and her husband had their first baby (read the birth story here) almost two months ago now, and we’re heading for a quick weekend visit to meet this precious girl and spend time as a family. Also, my oldest girls have been…
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How God’s glory can show up in the midst of change
Two weeks ago I texted my Mom to share with her that I had finally made some phone calls in regards to the kids’ schooling for next year. I ended my text with #imabigkidnow This might sound strange, but she knows me well: I dislike making phone calls. Yes, I am an adult. But somehow picking up the phone to call…
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Weekend Links
This weekend, may we find joy in the journey, peace in the midst of uncertainty, hope in our desperation, and delight in the Lord. May we be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to become angry. May our hearts be tuned into the needs of others, laying aside our own wants in order to give selflessly that we might point…
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Our Summer Lists:: Rest
Rest. Sometimes it seems like a distant relative. Like when life is so busy that you barely have time to keep up, let alone think clearly with all that’s happening. Other times rest might feel like that not-so-great friend who just keeps coming around. Times of loneliness can feel this way, when your calendar is empty, not by choice but…
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Weekend Links
As you read this, I’m most likely on my way to the beach. A vacation with my family and some good friends that I’ve been looking forward to for months! Scenes like the one above will be upon us in just a few short hours and I am so thankful! Some bits of inspiration for your weekend that I rounded up…
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Five Minute Friday :: HOPE
A few months ago I was introduced to the blog link-up called “FMF”, Five Minute Friday. Each Friday, the host Kate Motaung, provides a word, prompting writers to spend five minutes writing on that topic. I find it intriguing that anyone could write something of value in five minutes, and the thought of participating had me a bit terrified. However,…
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Our Summer Lists :: Summer Work
Summer and work might seem like a contradiction, but the reality is that work happens every day, whether we want it to or not. As a Mom of young children work takes on a whole new meaning: day and night, it never ends. However, as I try to keep the idea of summer fun in my mind and plan activities…
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What I Learned in June
I’m joining up today with Emily, and many others, to recount what we learned in June. It’s a fun practice that I enjoy each month. Sometimes I have deep lessons to share, other times it’s just a mixture of some random thoughts. But, I think they are all worth remembering. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1. The blueberry plant is in the same…
