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How many candles do you have that are half-used? What do you end up doing with the jars? I used to have so many candles that I never used. I had to do something about it! Why do you have or keep the candles you do? Do you find yourself keeping it not for the scent,…
This past week, we drove up to a cottage on Secord Lake, near Gladwin, MI, for a week’s vacation with my family. This year’s emotions were a bit different, since we didn’t have to drive from MN to get there, but also not have to say goodbye for a few months. It was always a…
Yesterday I had a routine heart appointment at the U of M. It wasn’t one of those abrupt back-to-Michigan runs that we have become accustomed to, but one that was in the books two months ago. I say all that because this past year has been filled with abrupt happenings so I wanted to be…
If you know the Sterks, you know that we have been talking about getting a dog for way too many years. And really, that is an understatement! Dan grew up breeding golden retrievers and I grew up with a dog (I know, not as exciting as Dan…) Then our daughter was born. She became interested…
And just like that, November is done. Does anyone else feel like that month flew by? Though I find the older I get, the more I find myself saying that! Though it gives me every reason to slow down and allow the moments of each day, to sink in. This past week, I feel we’ve…
Over the years, I have done a lot of thinking about the Sabbath. About RESTING. I am thankful and feel very blessed to have grown up in a home where Sabbath rest was of the utmost importance. My parents taught me the value of keeping the Sabbath holy – of setting it apart as a…
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OHMYGOSH! Mazy in that hat is so stinkin' cute!
Isn't she? I can't take credit, but I have to admit, I can't get enough of her in it!