Category: Inspiration and Joy

  • Reality Check

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    It is REALLY late (or really early– depends on how you look at things) and I should be in bed and not blogging… so this will be brief. I’ve just returned from a roadtrip to a family reunion that was absolutely fantastic with a sidetrip thrown in, as well. I am absolutely tired, but am…

  • I LoVermont! A quick wrap-up.

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    As I type this I am flying home from a fantastic vacation in Vermont. *** Okay, oops. This was when I typed it, but that was two whole weeks ago. Sorry for the delay. Back to the story…*** I am sorry if you missed my SOAP posts last week… the internet connection where we were…

  • 12 inches of hair to make someone else’s life more beautiful

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    Today I had two ponytails, each 12 inches long, cut off to donate to Beautiful Lengths, an organization that uses ponytails at least eight inches in length to make wigs that are distributed free of cost to women battling cancer. I had heard a lot about Locks of Love in the past, but opted to…

  • SOAP: Do the right thing

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    Scripture: Proverbs 22:1 Choose a good reputation over great riches, for being held in high esteem is better than having silver or gold. Observation: It is more important to do what is right than to do what will bring money. Application: This is something that I really want my children to understand. Sure, money brings…

  • Green beans, anyone?

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    I am sorry I haven’t posted in the past few days. I took a quick trip to Maryland with my daughter to celebrate my brother’s promotion to Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy. The trip was quick and, although I did most of my Bible reading, I didn’t journal about it or post. But today…