Thank You, God!

Yesterday, as I was shutting our van door, my little boy stuck out his arm, saying vacuum (he had left a toy vacuum in the van). The door shut and to my horror, I saw his arm stuck in the door. I quickly unlocked the door and started trying to calm him down. I looked…

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Was this a Compliment?

The other day, I was looking for some maternity dresses on the web. One of my daughters came up and looked over my shoulder. She stated, “Mommy, those dresses are too stylish for you!” Her older sister heard this and came over to look. She concurred, saying, “I agree with Bernadette. Those dresses are definitely…

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Was this a Compliment?

The other day, I was looking for some maternity dresses on the web. One of my daughters came up and looked over my shoulder. She stated, “Mommy, those dresses are too stylish for you!” Her older sister heard this and came over to look. She concurred, saying, “I agree with Bernadette. Those dresses are definitely…

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Theology 101

I have been listening to the theological musings of my little boy and doing my best to answer his questions for the last three years. On Wednesday night, Brendan began with, “Mommy, did God really make us out of nothing?” I responded, “Yes, he made Adam out of nothing.” Brendan went on to say, “I…

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Theology 101

I have been listening to the theological musings of my little boy and doing my best to answer his questions for the last three years. On Wednesday night, Brendan began with, “Mommy, did God really make us out of nothing?” I responded, “Yes, he made Adam out of nothing.” Brendan went on to say, “I…

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We Have Been Blessed

This morning, as I sit here alone, I cannot help but wonder about how God has blessed our lives. We have spent a busy week at home and with friends. The children have played with their friends, seen what raising animals is like, ridden a pony, been swimming in the lake, canoed, attempted to kayak…

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We Have Been Blessed

This morning, as I sit here alone, I cannot help but wonder about how God has blessed our lives. We have spent a busy week at home and with friends. The children have played with their friends, seen what raising animals is like, ridden a pony, been swimming in the lake, canoed, attempted to kayak…

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Celebrations

My family has a lot of celebrations in July.Happy anniversary to my wonderful husband!Happy birthday, Catherine! I cannot believe how quickly time flies.Happy anniversary, Kevin and Lynda!Happy birthday to my Muffin. I thank God for the day you were born.Happy birthday, Theresa! You bring so much joy to our lives.Happy baptism anniversary, Catherine!Happy birthday, Cael!…

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Celebrations

My family has a lot of celebrations in July.Happy anniversary to my wonderful husband!Happy birthday, Catherine! I cannot believe how quickly time flies.Happy anniversary, Kevin and Lynda!Happy birthday to my Muffin. I thank God for the day you were born.Happy birthday, Theresa! You bring so much joy to our lives.Happy baptism anniversary, Catherine!Happy birthday, Cael!…

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The Ocean

Last weekend, we spent a few days at the ocean visiting my in-laws, playing on the beach, and flying our kite. We had a wonderful and relaxing time. We left for home early on July 4. As we were driving home, our van broke down. My level-headed husband called 911 and a state trooper was…

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