Monthly Archives: October 2011

Bills

I was amazed this past week to find myself, in the pit of despair… well, dangling over the edge. Whether it was hormones or just feeling sorry for myself, I sunk lower as the week went on. With David’s illness last … Continue reading

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Blooming Contentment

My mother used to tell me and my sisters, “bloom where you’re planted.” She meant wherever you are, do the best you can do. I used to very much envy where other’s were planted. I wanted a transplant! Later, I realized … Continue reading

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Mom Morsels- part 1

When our children were little and under foot, I was desperate for advice on everything you can imagine. I’d ask anyone. My own mom had some general wisdom, but couldn’t remember specifics. Because I might forget those also… I began … Continue reading

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Monday

If someone had handed me an itinerary for my Monday’s schedule I would’ve croaked! 5:30AM brought my alarm. It seemed extra early, dark and cold. I did the usual making coffee, starting lunches, loading laundry and waking kids. Bethany (3rd … Continue reading

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Learning How to Brag

“Therefore, the Scriptures say: ‘If you want to boast, boast only in the LORD.” 1 Corinthians 1:31 Unlike Paul in the New Testament, I have never been beaten for my faith, or imprisoned, or harshly persecuted. I have endured some teasing … Continue reading

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Praying for Success

“Please, LORD, please save us. Please, LORD, please give us success. Psalm 118:25 Do you pray for success? Success in all you put your hands to? We have had such major set backs regarding regular life, that I’m making this … Continue reading

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