Next week would have been a milestone birthday for Ellie — ten years old. I share a birth month with her — we were born a week apart. For eight years we shared a birthday party, and I really enjoyed celebrating together with her. I’m at a bit of a loss as to how to…

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Connect MEme Monday is hosted by the Pursuit of Mommyness. Visit this great site to find new blogs, link up yours, and build your blog community! I want to recommend two blogs to you this week:1. Homegrown Mom Lovely blog by a homeschool mom who shares tips and suggestions for getting organized, managing time, and…

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4am. Wailing from the kids’ room. I staggered in to find Little Girl almost incoherent. Finally picked out “I don’t have a cover,” retrieved the lost comforter, tucked everyone in. Little Boy struggled upright, completely covered with comforter, freaked out. Struggle ensued. He began bawling that he bonked his eye and couldn’t find his cup.…

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This is Part 3 of my series on memorizing Philippians. If this is your first visit, please read the first parts to get caught up. And welcome! Part One – Will You Memorize Philippians With Me? (or “Why Would I Do a Crazy Thing Like This?”) Part Two – Memorizing Philippians – Week One This…

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I recently heard someone say that God’s work in our lives is not an event, it’s a process. Oh how I wish it were the opposite. My nature is to flash…then burn out. I decided to make a quilt and that day went to the store, bought fabric, washed and ironed it, then began the…

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Poor guy – the snow was up to his thighs in the yard. He couldn’t get around anywhere but the driveway. You can still see the bow on this shovel from Christmas.Sadly, the shovels didn’t result in a clearer driveway. I did get a little help with the front porch and sidewalk, thanks to this…

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