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Category Archives: Memories
Lead with Love
I don’t remember mom and dad talking to us about a lot of serious things. Maybe they talked to my siblings – but I just don’t remember them talking to me about things like racism, worldview, the Bible, or even … Continue reading
Posted in care, children, encouragement, God, grace, life & love, Memories, motherhood, observations, parenting, prayer, relationships, things that matter, thinking, wisdom, words for the week
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Once Upon a Time…
My granddaughter loves to tell stories. We have to make up stories for each other on a regular basis. Her stories involve a funny grandpa or a mischievous sister. My stories are typically centered around a beautiful girl with red … Continue reading
…stop moving the wheel
I don’t have a lot to say today. Lately, I haven’t had a lot to say at all really. That’s the introspective side of me that stops by from time to time. The details aren’t important, but with the “busy”ness … Continue reading
Taking Care of Houseplants & People
I remember my mom having a love for houseplants. I am not really one to pay attention to all the details, so I am not sure where they all came from, but there were a ton. I am not exaggerating … Continue reading
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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Thanksgiving Lesson
Hey, it’s Cole! I am new to this whole “blog” thing. My writing is usually just for my eyes because it is very emotional to what is going on in my life at the moment. As my sister pointed out, … Continue reading
Posted in encouragement, family, food, grace, Karen, Memories, Mom, motherhood, self worth, Thanksgiving
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It takes a village…
Grief is a funny thing. Not “ha-ha” funny, of course, but funny in the “weird and unpredictable” sense. I remember so vividly the events of mom’s death. It shuts me down every year around the same time. I don’t struggle … Continue reading
Posted in death, grief, Memories, Mom
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Wisdom 2.5
I knew it was going to be a bad day when I dropped my coffee mug on the floor as I was trying to leave for work. I have heard my dad say before, “Don’t cry over spilled milk,” but … Continue reading
Posted in blessings, children, death, encouragement, family, grief, joy, Memories, wisdom
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Whale Watch
For six out of the last seven years, I’ve taken my grandchildren on an “adventure.” This year — number seven — it will be whale watching. First, a little history. One of the things I never thought about was gifts … Continue reading
Posted in celebration, encouragement, family, grandchildren, joy, Karen, love, Maine, Memories, relationships, travel, vacation
Tagged camping, celebration, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, grandchildren, joy, Karen, Laughter, Life, love, Maine, Memories, organization, relationships, travel, vacation, whale watching
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The Light 