Tag: family
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Lavish And Luxurious
photo courtesy of Heather Gill on Unsplash The holidays are approaching, and everyone’s thoughts turn to… Turkeys! Turkey is our meat of choice for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s tradition. Growing up, because of our family’s Slavic background, we paired turkey with dumplings and sauerkraut. I thought that was what everyone did. Until I got…
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Grin A Little Grin With Me
Babies typically aren’t born with smiles. People have explained that an early grin is just a matter of gas, not an intentional attitude of joy. Babies learn to respond as they grow, connecting with those who interact with them, figuring out what works to bring the best responses from those they’re with. Because God made…
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Welcome Inn
We received this several years ago from a friend who knew what it meant to be present with others. To quietly sit, actively listen, and provide a safe space for someone who needed a friend. We hung this in our kitchen, a gathering place for family and friends. A location for the preparing and serving…
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When Little Things Get You Down
The littles adore their very tall cousins. We are fortunate to have a plethora of grands living close to us, aged two through twenty-one. We have enough interactions with family to appreciate the beauty of them genuinely enjoying each other. To a degree. Younger children have an energy level that seems unlimited–constant-motion machines that never…
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Puttin’ On Big Girl Shoes
I’d spent some fun time with a dear friend and her family when we all realized we each needed to head out for our next appointments. While dad and the older sister were out finding the necessary facilities, I walked to the car with mom and their youngest. When the car was opened, Abigail immediately…
Tip of My Iceberg 