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It was just like any other drive home from town. We ran our normal errands, like we do every week. Can I just say, thank you Aldi for not lining the checkout lane with countless things for kids to grab? Another reason why you have my business! With a quick stop at Wal-Mart, we were…
Gift buying. Gift exchanges. Gifts, gifts, gifts. What is a gift? When I think of a gift, I think of something I was given, out of the thoughtfulness of someone else, out of no obligation, when they expect nothing in return. When Christmas rolls around, do we buy gifts out of obligation because that is what…
Wait… WHAT is that? That would be grass, my friends! We have not seen grass since last November and I am sure anyone living in the north, feels the same way! I wish I was exaggerating, but unfortunately I am not! The wind has blown so hard this past week (especially with the Blizzard Warning…
Dear Dan and Kristin, Your two babies are tucked away safely in me, taking residence with Jesus who also lives in me. This is the text we received at 10:36am this morning from Brenda. Got a little teary-eyed after reading that one! Praise be to God that our embryos are safe in her womb and most…
Oh is it good to be a family of 3 again! Dan had a wonderful time in Haiti (will try and share some pictures sometime)! It’s typical for him to get sick after a mission trip and this one wasn’t any different, so he was feeling ill for a few days, but he is feeling…
So many amazing memories and times had this Christmas season! Here’s a glimpse… Ugly Christmas sweater day at school… First round of parties… Opening presents in the wee hours of the morning Christmas day… Maggie, the dog, had to steal the show in this one… Mazy wanted Shopkins in the worst way, well thank you…