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What a wonderful week we had, especially with the gift of being able to celebrate Mother’s Day with Mazy in our lives. Dan spoiled me by giving me a gift certificate for a pedicure, made the BEST card WITH Mazy, and just doing all of these acts of service that meant so much. We spent…
Thanksgiving is a season that I never want to let slip by. Taking time to be thankful, during Thanksgiving, is one of the many “holidays” that really, we should be celebrating everyday. Think about someone you know who is simply thankful. Thankful for the rain. Thankful for a good meal. Thankful for the simplest things…
Last year, we were not sure we were going to buy a costume for Mazy because we did not plan on trick or treating. Then we decided that really, that was something we looked SO forward to in having a child – dressing them up for Halloween. We found an adorable bear costume that was…
What a whirlwind of a week it has been! There have been so many highs and then happenings that put those feelings into check. I look back on this week and see God working in so many incredible ways. Then it seems trials come just to make sure we are still grounded in our faith. Though…
Nights at home are pretty rare for us. Being in youth ministry, much like how teenagers are night owls, the majority of ministry happens at night too. I would love to say that I have the “night owl” gene in me yet, but unfortunately I don’t think it ever was. Especially now. I have been…
Continuing my lengthy 30-Day blog challenge… Ironically I have an iPod shuffle! Oh about 3 years ago we were at our church’s mission auction and they were auctioning one off. I really wanted it for cleaning b/c it clips onto clothing (but doesn’t have a screen or anything). It is REALLY simple, but that is…