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Category: Remember when…
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Every child begins the world again…. ~Henry David Thoreau As some of you know, just over a year ago, I experienced the sweetest of 'firsts' – I became a grandma. I've already mentioned it a few times, but as you're well aware, grandmas love to talk about being a grandma! It was a complete…
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Love talked about can be easily turned aside, but love demonstrated is irresistible.~ W. Stanley MooneyhamAmerican minister and speaker, 20th century One of my favorite Valentines from Tom one year … our little pond shaped into a heart Years ago, a friend posted a challenge on her blog to answer the question, "What is…
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It didn't hit me until today, but I'm sure my mom must have been a bit nervous as the birth of my first child drew close. After all… I had been the baby of our family… and relished the role As a little girl, I preferred stuffed animals to baby dolls. My only two…
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In gratitude to all of you who have served, or who continue to serve, here's my annual tribute about my own favorite veterans. All too often we take your service and sacrifices for granted. Thanks for serving anyway. "Lord, if your people need me, I will not refuse the work. Your will be…
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… let's take a step back to October. I need to finish a post I started weeks ago, because October is one of my favorite months, for lots of reasons… Although we met in September, it was in October that we knew we were in love. Aren't we cute? Sigh. That's probably…
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A daughter is a gift of love. ~Author unknown My daughter had a birthday recently. When pressed, she allowed me to have a small family gathering, for my benefit. She told me it should be my celebration, since I'm the one who did all the work that day. That's a perfect example of the…
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"It’s hard to describe the choked up teary eyed swell of love and shaky adrenaline you experience witnessing your first child transform from a stomach bump into a little being. You’re mesmerized by their little sounds and movements for hours. Its like staring at the northern lights, lightning storms, ocean waves smashing cliffs,…
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