I haven’t done Wordless Wednesday in awhile, so I thought I’d share one of our sick/snow-day boredom-busting activities. Linked up to the following Wordless Wednesday photo linkies: Seven Clown Circus, A Beautiful Mess, 5 Minutes for Mom

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Hope buried in white Paralyzed. Waiting. Longing. Spring breathes gentle green. *** For my husband’s take on winter, please read his guest post last week, Grace In Winter. (He made me cry, the good kind of tears.) *** Repost from the archives for today’s One Word Blog Carnival on Winter. Don’t forget to check out…

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January has been a very long month: bronchitis, a 19-day $2k repair of our van, colds shared by the entire family, stomach flu, snow days, sinus infection, more stomach flu. This is the kind of month that sends depression spiraling downward if you let it. But all I have to do is think back one…

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My nature is optimistic, hopeful, believing the best of people. But as I grow older, disappointing people and tragic circumstances eat away my joy like acid on fabric. Being joyful feels vulnerable, like standing naked, arms wide, as I shout, “I trust you not to take your best shot.” The world is bemused by joyful…

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“A thankful heart is a happy heart. I’m glad for what I have, it’s an easy way to start.” – from Madame Blueberry, Veggie Tales Today, I am counting many blessings from the past few weeks. 40. A successful procedure for our son, and his swift complete recovery 41. The timing of the procedure, just…

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The One Word idea has really taken off this year. Ann Voskamp wrote about naming the year, and Alece at Grit and Glory has challenged everyone to choose and live a word this year. I have been thinking about this for a few weeks. At first, I was stuck in the past, thinking only of…

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