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How often do you travel? Do you find yourself pulling out your suitcases often, filling them with all of your belongings, so that you CAN survive for a week? Or is packing your least favorite part of going on a trip because you know you are bound to forget something? My husband and I really…
There is something about growing up around a farm. The peaceful mornings, the rides in the tractor, and even yes, the smell of manure. Dan laughs, but it smells like home to me. The life lessons I have learned growing up around a farm have been priceless. If you have, I am sure you know…
Thanksgiving is a time for reflection. There is a sign that hangs in our dining room that says, “Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” Note that it doesn’t say getting “this” item will turn what we have into enough. It’s not proposing that getting MORE will make us grateful. It’s not getting what we…
A fabulous meal enjoyed. Whether it be a holiday, a birthday, or an average day. The family is satisfied and it’s time to clean up. You look at what’s left and wonder how in the world you are ever going to get rid of all of the leftovers. Was it worth the effort make all…
Have you ever thought about how powerful the mind is? Dan was reading Jesus Calling recently and the devotion was about your mind; how negative or untruthful thoughts, can creep in and rule us. I listened intently because this past week, I was reminded of the verse from 2 Corinthians 10:5b which says: we take…
This past week has been a fantastic week at rehab! The week before I didn’t make much gain, if not went back a few steps, but this week I was able to speed up on the treadmill and bike, but also start lifting the 4 lb. weights! Seems like small changes, but realizing that two…