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Almost Heaven

We were all there. Minus two. And we missed those two dearly. Gathering thirty of us for a family getaway was a miracle in itself. There may be a preponderance of us in Orlando, but we’re spread across the country. We have that wonderfully amazing gift of our individual family members enjoying being together, so…
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A Mover And Shaker

At nine months, she’s already making a way for herself in the world. Junie has made a place for herself since she entered the world. Obviously the delight of her parents and grandparents, she’s been one who has shown awe and wonder for her world since she entered it. Her curiosity and eagerness to learn…
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Not As Cold As You Think

John and I had the opportunity to be in meetings this summer that just happened to be in Switzerland. A ridiculously amazing opportunity, and I embraced it with enthusiasm. We arrived in Switzerland with an ongoing heat wave. The temperatures were high, the place we stayed had no air conditioning, and I was a little…
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Whole Growth

She just turned ten, and this is the summer when she gets to go to sleep-away camp for the first time. Sloane is one of those young people who makes friends wherever she goes. She spends five minutes in line at Chick-fil-A talking to another young gal, and they’re buddies by the time they get…
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Not What Was Expected

Our Colorado family members love to camp. The only problem lately has been the extreme heat and the number of active fires happening around the state. Smoke is a problem for many, so typical summer outdoor activities need to be reassessed for safety and comfort. Rather than give up the fun of camping, Courtney and…