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I was sitting at my desk at school (I am a part-time elementary secretary), glancing up at the pictures I have pinned up on the cork board. Pictures of Mazy’s big blue eyes staring right back at me, pictures of her when she was but just a few months old, and candid pictures of life…
The memories of 2 years ago, so fresh in our minds. It is hard to believe that it has been that long since we said goodbye to our little hooties, but that is also why it makes today, our life circumstances in these moments, so special. We wouldn’t understand the depth and love we can…
On Sunday the churches had a commissioning service for Dan. What a blessing. To be able to watch your husband stand before the congregations, committing himself to the work He feels called by God to do, with the support of the congregations behind him, just brought tears to my eyes. We sang the song “10,000…
It was a vacation we won’t soon forget. This was the first time the Sterks have gone on a family vacation just the 3 of us, and oh were the memories made! We decided to join the rest of West Michigan and head down to Florida for Spring Break. We found a sweet little spot…
Hard to believe basketball season is almost done! We only have this coming week and then a game the next week Monday and the season will be over. I never imagined loving to coach as much as I have. Granted, I didn’t go into the season with many expectations. I went into the season knowing…
I know, I know, I sound so unpatriotic by the title! Trust me, I am thankful everyday for where I live, the opportunities I have, and am humbled at the privilege of living in America. I have been to other countries where they just DREAM of moving to America. For freedom. For the opportunities. For…