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Carrying Fear
When the news report began to spread on Friday that another mass murder occurred, and that it was at an elementary school, my initial reaction was to hug my boys and think, There’s no way in hell I’m sending my kid to kindergarten next year. That’s the last straw. There’s still a good chance my kids will be be going to public school, but this was my initial reaction. Draw the chicks in closer to the nest and not let…
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Fostering Grace in the Home
Not long into marriage my husband broke one of our kitchen glasses and I flipped a lid over it. Reflecting on the incident, I couldn’t help but wonder why I cared so much about that glass – so much that I would railroad Joe and try to shame him for his mistake. That was a turning point for my journey on fostering grace in the home. I’d have to say that the journey has come full-circle as just yesterday, Scooby…
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Incentive (Day 4).
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I feel like a poser when it comes to selling prints for the first time. In fact, I’m squeamish to even say, “I’m selling photography.” Truth is, I know plenty of AMAZING photographers, and I certainly wouldn’t even claim to be a photographer. I’m just a gal who likes taking pictures in her garden and enjoys processing photos with limited skills. I imagine my subject matter being enjoyed by fellow…
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A Harrowing Tale of Halloweeny Preschool Chaos
This morning was an adventure in motherhood to be sure. The details are so mundane, that it’s amazing they had our hearts pumping. The lesson is that as mom, my job is to help my kid grow in confidence while also helping him learn to deal with disappointment and make the most of situations with the resources on hand. Today was the trifecta of preschool chaos: Halloween parade to dress for, last minute face paint to purchase, and throwing the…
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First Family Camping Trip
It’s the trip I’ve been waiting on for four years – the one where we go camping with a kid. This past weekend, we went camping with not just one, but two under the age of five. I consider the trip a success because no one got burned, no one had to do or wipe a number two in the woods (other than a diaper change), and it didn’t rain. There were likely many other aspects to rejoice in, but…
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Disillusionment with the Church
When Joe and I first came to Vintage21 Church in 2002, there was great hope. As the body grew and the church gained momentum, we felt a part of something larger than ourselves. People gave selflessly of their time and resources. Community was easy, on some levels at least, because it was fun. But as with all relationships, newness wore off. People made mistakes. Feelings got hurt. At times they got really hurt and people left. There were times seeing…
