Tag: God
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Grin And Bear It All
The Pennsylvania grands have arrived, and they’ve brought with them the energy of four brothers who are constantly engaging and good-naturedly competing with one another. Ranging in age from eight down to almost two, they vary dramatically in personality and perspective. All of which equals fun. Mac, at five, is the outspoken one of the…
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Day Is Done
Our last night in Arizona was a sweet pause. I sat on the porch with my little sister as we watched the sky turn into a palette of exquisite color. The sugauro cactus silouhetted against such beauty was a reminder of the stark reality of everyday life here–it can get dark and prickly. We’d had…
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Meant To Thrive
Visiting my sisters and brother-in-law in Tucson, I’ve been struck by the unique beauty of a place that looks nothing like home. It feels like a different planet. Arizona landscape has cacti that are unique and native to this dry, hot climate. How does anything grow in this weather? While there, we walked through the…
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Awe And Wonder
One evening, we sat on our porch when a most unusual bird approached us. It seemed unafraid and made its way onto our porch within about ten feet of us. Kolly, a one-year-old, was fascinated. She tried talking to the critter and began to walk to him, only to be constrained by her mom. I’ve…
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Land Of The Free
photo courtesy of Kristina V on Unsplash For many, Memorial Day is the official beginning of summer. Schools are letting out in waves of time, parents are bracing for the summer, and the barbecue season is formally fired up. Freedom is defined differently depending on what is expected over the next two and a half…
Tip of My Iceberg 