What happened at Sandy Hook Elementary School weighs heavily on our nation. I see such divisiveness online and in the news from people passionate about how to improve things. May we each be patient with one another, knowing that we are all speaking from conviction and wanting to see positive…
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The Best Gift I Can Give
Funny how sometimes when I help out with the kids’ Christmas musicals the simple songs begin to really speak to me over time. It happened again this year. Listening to the CD countless times and getting the songs stuck in my head can be annoying at times; until they hit…
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Some thoughts on grief and loss
Adoption Update: The baby boy’s mom is parenting him. We have peace knowing that so many prayers were offered up on behalf of this sweet boy, his mom and our family. Although there is peace, of course there is sadness and loss. I wanted to say thank you to those…
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Christmas Shopping from Home
For those of you who would like to shop from home today, check out this great deal from Lisa Leonard Designs, you can receive a free pair of earrings (gold cream freshwater pearls) with your purchase, just enter blackfridaydeal at checkout! Also only one more week to order the “Echoes…
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Pain in the Offering (Part 1)
It would be easy to not post, I think…to pretend that nothing has changed since my happy “Let’s get in the Christmas mood and bless others with meaningful gifts” post. Yes, you should still do that (I would love to bless the two waiting/adoptive families I mentioned with a great…
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Gifts that keep giving!
With Thanksgiving around the corner and Christmas approaching, I thought I would pause and tell you about a some easy and affordable gift ideas. I have found that I really like shopping from home. I had a great time hosting a Premier Designs Jewelry Party and attending a Thirty-One party…
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