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Bittersweet Transition

April 29, 2011
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For the past month I have come to the full realization that my daughter will be leaving home this summer for college and perhaps never truly return home.  Her room will lay empty and my heart aches at that thought.  As a mom who is [...]

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Ten Minute Tuesday 3/1

March 1, 2011
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A perfect song to slow you down today and remind you of where you get your strength.  I Need Thee Every Hour by  Selah will calm your heart and bring you peace – try it! If you are reading this via email or RSS feed, [...]

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Ten Minute Tuesday – Breath of Heaven

December 21, 2010

Welcome to a regular feature for Tuesday, Ten Minute Tuesday.   In anticipation of Christmas Day, I could not resist sharing this beautiful song by Amy Grant, Breath of Heaven.    I am sure you have heard it, but it just gives me goosebumps as I listen [...]

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Our Adption Story – Jill Savage

November 8, 2010
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Our family in 2003, right after we adopted Kolya. From left to right in back: Erica (12), Anne (18), Jill, Mark, Evan (16). From left to right in front: Austin (7), Kolya (9) (ages at time of our adoption). With it being National Adoption month, [...]

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More Freebies!!

November 6, 2010
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Yesterday I had Freebie Friday for you and I think I will continue that as a weekly feature – but I had more great deals to share, so a short post for you!  I will do my best to post only things that are entirely [...]

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Learning To Say No – Jill Savage

October 11, 2010
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“So how do you do it?” she asked. “Do what?” I replied. “How do you say NO?” she questioned. “I just say no,” I answered. “No, I don’t mean like that. Do you say no and offer an excuse or do you just say no? [...]

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Hospitality is Not About You – Sandy Coughlin

July 28, 2010
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I am on vacation with my family from July 21st – August 9th traveling in our RV to Yellowstone, Glacier National Park and a few spots in between. I will be sure to have some adventures to share when I return, in the meantime enjoy [...]

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Fourth of July Weekend Reading for Moms

July 3, 2010
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Short and sweet this weekend – great posts from around the web.  I am slowly acclimating myself to life with a newborn.  What a joy it has been, so much better than I could have imagined!  God is so good, I am blessed beyond anything [...]

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Multiple Blessings – ScreamFree Wednesday

June 30, 2010
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“In the name of God, stop a moment. Cease your work, look around.” -Leo Tolstoy Jenny’s Take: I know that we are all busy beyond measure in these modern times. If it’s not the office demanding your attention, it’s the laundry, or an aging parent, [...]

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Weekend Must Reads for Moms

June 19, 2010
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Lots to share this week!  I think my list may be getting longer each week – so bear with me, these are all worth your time!  Get a glass of lemonade, put your feet up and take a break! From Corey at Simple Marriage, guest [...]

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