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Confidence
Let me tell you about my middle school basketball experience. I sucked. Seriously. I was the girl who sat on the bench and watched all the good kids play their hearts out. I cheered them on. I handed them their … Continue reading
Posted in blessings, career, dreams, encouragement, goals, God, growing up, Memories, self worth, spirituality, things that matter, wisdom, women, words for the week, work
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Wearing Our Own Shoes
Good morning and thank you for your continued support of Wisdom 2.5. After posting “Just a Guy,” I received a great deal of feedback that the community likes the idea of the siblings continuing with the blog our father started … Continue reading
Posted in children, dreams, family, goals, self worth, teamwork, thinking
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The Dream Team
Dad had dreams and goals for this space, and for his work in general. We are simply following his lead and taking the reins as he has taught us to do. He always said, “Hard things are hard because they are not easy.” It sure is easy to roll your eyes at that kind of dad phrase, but the truth is, when we do the hard things, dreams come true. Continue reading
Posted in children, dreams, family, goals
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Dare to Dream
I do not have a vivid imagination. I think that is part of the reason it has taken me two years to write a novel…and the writing continues! I am just not good at letting my imagination roam. I prefer … Continue reading
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…already?
I often hear this time of year, “Man, I can’t believe it’s Christmas already!” and “Where does the time go?” Have you ever thought these thoughts? I have. Mostly because all the things I felt I wanted to accomplish over … Continue reading
Posted in dreams, encouragement, family, goals, health, things that matter, wisdom
Tagged challenges, christmas, difficulty, opportunities
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Everyone is Welcome
Everyone is welcome. That is what my late father would say. He was the kind of guy who opened his heart and his home to everyone. He shared his life, his struggles, his joys, and his stories…all in hopes that … Continue reading
Posted in death, dreams, encouragement, family, grief
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Five Minute Friday — Limit
Five Minute Friday. It’s an exercise where over 100 of us gather at Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2016/02/11/five-minute-friday-limit/) to share our meager thoughts on a common prompt word. I’ve been involved with Five Minute Friday for a few years and I have … Continue reading
Posted in dreams, encouragement, family, Five Minute Friday, Karen, love, Memories, relationships, self worth
Tagged DPchallenge, dreams, encouragement, Faith, family, five minute Friday, God, imagination, Karen, life, limits, love, Memories, relationships, self worth
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In the Blink of an Eye — Westward Ho 4
Happy is the husband of a good wife; the number of his days will be doubled. A loyal wife brings joy to her husband, and he will complete his years in peace. A good wife is a great blessing; she … Continue reading
Posted in blessings, Blink of an Eye, career, celebration, dreams, encouragement, family, grace, joy, Karen, love, marriage, Memories, relationships
Tagged blessings, Blink of an Eye, career, celebration, DPchallenge, dreams, encouragement, Faith, faith, family, Friends, grace, humor, Humor, inspiration, joy, Karen, Life, love, marriage, Memories, Newspapers, relationships, Sugar & Spice, Writing
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In the Blink of an Eye … I Do 1
Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and clings to his wife, and they become one flesh… Genesis 2:24 Just a couple of prefaces to the big day. Friday was a runaround day, tying up loose ends. One … Continue reading
Posted in Blink of an Eye, celebration, dreams, family, God, joy, love, marriage, Memories, Mom, relationships
Tagged Blink of an Eye, celebration, conversation, DPchallenge, dreams, Faith, faith, family, God, joy, Life, love, marriage, Memories, Mom, relationships
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In the Blink of an Eye … Getting To Know You 3
He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord… Proverbs 18:22 There are so many other small things I remember … most of which must have made your mother reassess her decision to get … Continue reading
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Tagged Blink of an Eye, conversation, DPchallenge, dreams, family, growing old, Life, love, Memories, Mom, relationships
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The Light 