Tag: Jesus
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When Chaos Is The New Norm
We’re quickly approaching the wedding day of our sixth child. The last to walk down the aisle. Details abound. Thankfully we have a friend who is magnificent in follow through. Where I lose details like it was my job, she sees those details come to fruition with a calm and steady demeanor that puts most…
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Get Ready; Get Set; No
It’s January, and in Florida, that can mean 80 degrees of warm or 60 degrees of damp cold. Northern friends grimace at the thought that I could freeze in 60-degree weather. It’s true. Three of my kids are now living in the cold climes. Where snow is expected and temperatures drop below freezing. My hands…
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Holding Tightly; Releasing Eventually
It’s January 7, and our Christmas tree is still up. It’s not artificial; it’s very real. Was once very alive. We’ve had it since November 23–it’s been in our family room for over six weeks. The tree has lost very few needles. It’s quite green, with a wonderful fresh aroma that still fills the room.…
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A Picture Is Worth At Least Fifteen Words
Fifteen framed black and white pictures. All the grands. And an almost granddog. The kids made me cry on Christmas–always a goal. If Mom sobs, the gift was a hit. We have no pictures of all the grands anywhere in the house. The ones we had were outdated–the older ones were underwhelmed by their youth;…
Tip of My Iceberg 