Tag: family
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When Family Feels Different
We were brought together nine months ago, a group of strangers who were chosen to “do life differently” together for a period of time. The challenge–to become comfortable with sharing honestly and authentically with each other in a short period of time, to allow each other into our stories, and to listen with genuine curiosity…
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It’s In The Genes
If you want to know why kids act the way they do, often you only have to look as far as the parents. Each of my children, all of whom are grown, reflects some of my quirks and a few of John’s. Our son is laid back with a demeanor of calm that he saw…
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Pickles And Pancakes
People never cease to amaze me when it comes to favorite combinations. Pairings always have a personality that reflects two different perspectives–whether it’s friends, fun, or food. But pickles and pancakes? While visiting our family in Pennsylvania, we had the chance to recreate combinations that had been apart for too long. Cousins enjoyed cousins, even…
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Family Matters
Huck is the oldest of four boys, a typical firstborn who is confident and caring and knows just about anything. Beck is an only child, comfortable with adults, great with those he’s familiar with, and a little hesitant around those he hasn’t spent time with. The bonding was quick, and soon the cousins were like…
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Band Of Brothers And Sisters
When you work with people closely for a time, they become like family. There’s the laughter and the jokes that only make sense to those who’ve shared the stories. There are the nicknames given in love that only those in the room understand. The camaraderie of working together for the same end unites hearts and…