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Hold Fast To Him ~ Making It Monday {on Tuesday}

Why a “Making-It-Monday” post on Tuesday? It was all arranged in my head.  I just needed time sitting at the computer and punching it out and then….ministry happened and friends called, my closet collapsed (a different blog story) and the Seahawks won.  So here’s our Making-It-Monday encouragement on Tuesday…and really for the whole week-long! Happy Tuesday, everyone!

There’s No Place Like Home

Home again, home again, jiggity jig….and all Matt can say is:  “Mom, I love it when you’re always home!” Dave is liking me home, too!  Now, he has someone to bring him coffee and make hot cinnamon raisin toast in the morning.  (And yes, he likes me for more reasons than that… like dishes and laundry! 🙂 … Continue reading →

Courage, Loss and Grief ~ Walking the Path Ahead

My mother died today.  Not in the last 24 hour period, but she died today.  It’s been 11 years and I still remember.  Everyone remembers that day of loss, because it’s not just the day our someone died, it’s the day a part of us died.  She died, and with her, a part of me died. Yesterday, my agenda held a … Continue reading →

To See What You Have – Five Minute Friday

It’s that time again to join up with Lisa Jo Baker for her Five Minute Friday. This is when a group of bloggers get together and write on one word for 5 minutes. No editing or over thinking just the simple discipline of writing for 5 minutes and seeing what comes about. If you’d like … Continue reading →

Five Minute Friday ~ Fight

Again this year, I will be joining up with Lisa Jo Baker for her Five Minute Friday. This is when a group of bloggers get together and write on one word for 5 minutes.  No editing or over thinking just the simple discipline of writing for 5 minutes and seeing what comes about.  If you’d like to … Continue reading →

Merry Christmas Greetings

Here it is Christmas Eve and the stockings are hung with a walking stick, nails, and ribbon…along with some care.  I’m glad I like it because it took a whole lot of something to get them all up there! The cards and packages are mailed; presents are almost all wrapped; cupboards, frig and freezer full; and the house is filled with … Continue reading →

Ugly Sweaters —Go Big or Go Home!

Last week was full of all kinds of craziness…So when this week started I was really looking for some relief and I didn’t have to look far to find it. Monday evening, we were planning to attend a Pastor’s Christmas party.  We go every year and it’s actually very fun to see our friends and … Continue reading →