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Why the Rush?
I rarely, as in 3 or 4 times a year maybe, go to the Mall of America. This week – twice. Once to walk with a friend, which was great as the below temps made walking outside impossible. Today after...
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While We Wait
This day is passing slowly as Mark will be returning from 8 days away from us. He’s been in Honduras with a team from church and we can’t wait to hear about the well they successfully dug and all the...
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Grateful that My God Adopts Without a Checklist Part 2
In my last blog I addressed another blog entitled “Denied” which outlined all the reasons they’d heard those seeking to adopt had been “denied” a child. My experience has not matched those that were...
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Bedtime Chaos Nothing out of the Ordinary
I assume bedtime is a hectic time for most normal families, but what do I know about normal families. In one like ours it’s often ridiculous how nutty it can get. Last night was one of those times....
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Extraordinary Sunday
Today was a lovely day. One that was filled with unexpected delights and blessings. Tis the Season This morning we were rushing a bit to get to church a little early because Shannie, Ella, and Callie...
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Dads – What you do Counts
Dads are so important in their children’s lives and most of the fathers I know are amazingly devoted to their children, which was why the father we observed yesterday frustrated me so very much. My...
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The Chickies are Here
Traveling on spring break doesn’t work very well in this family. We’re at a point right now where we need to make our fun right here at home. I’ve heard people discussing their “second act”. In their...
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Quietly, Slowly, Gently the Door Closes
Yesterday we had yet another rotten spring break weather day. We decided to go to our mall and, just like last year, I suggested that rather than ride the rides they could spend that money to buy a...
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Countdown to Surgery and yet, There is also Spring
Twas a busy week – the last week of spring break for our two charter students as well as the only week for our other 3 students. Everyone home and crummy weather to boot. A couple days Mark and I were...
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What Confidence Looks Like
School is up and running big time. It’s homecoming week for our Ella and every day there is a theme for their clothes. Today was Princesses and Suits and Ties. Forget school spirit day, this is...
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