Coffee, Chaos, and Contentment

Well, today you turned eight years old and on birthdays we mommas remember.  We go back to that day when we first laid eyes on our babies and remember how our world changed. You changed our ...

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Four generations of women walked down that sunny hallway together, the two in the middle pushing the youngest and oldest along.  The oldest looked back from her wheelchair to the baby in the st...

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Dear Madi, I have not written here in far too long.  But I could not let April end without writing to you during this your birthday month.  I have been thinking about you a lot these days sin...

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I've been reading through this book this season. It was a gift from someone a few years ago and is full of Bible verses, stories, song lyrics, quotes, and interesting facts about Christmas. ...

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For years my mom would get an annual Southern Living Christmas idea book ~ did anyone else grow up with those hardback books around their house?  I remember her setting up the card table in our ...

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Together, we gathered and gave thanks. OH, GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD! CALL UPON HIS NAME;  MAKE KNOWN HIS DEEDS AMONG THE PEOPLES! SING TO HIM, SING PSALMS TO HIM; ...

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The weekend before Thanksgiving I made a simple Caramel Apple Dip for a church gathering and it was such a yummy treat to share with friends and family that I wanted to share it with you, in cas...

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I set out this Thanksgiving break with a different goal than usual.  Because Thanksgiving is a bit later this year and we will only have three weeks of school between this break and Christmas br...

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Every family has traditions that are special to them.  Special breakfasts have become important traditions in our family.  I think it is refreshing to share breakfast with someone...maybe beca...

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I was standing outside the classroom door, waiting for my reading class to come in. A fourth grade student walks by on the way to her reading class and we have this brief, but meaningful conver...

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Well, October flew out as quickly as it flew in.  We spent the last week enjoying Trunk or Treat fun, harvest style activities and spirit week at school, and celebrating Trevor's birthday.  It ...

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Well, I did it. I blinked. They said not to.  But I did and sure enough, just like that, you are seven. You were my autumn baby, born on a cold October morning in Maryland where the leav...

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Wow, October is flying right by!  This month is always incredibly full for us ~ amidst lots of work and activities and responsibilities are several family birthdays.  We have already celebrated...

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This morning for breakfast I had a pumpkin bagel topped with pumpkin spice cream cheese, along with a steaming mug of pumpkin spice chai tea flavored with pumpkin spice creamer.  All to the sce...

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I was home for a bit yesterday morning, which was nice.  I was actually waiting on an internet service person to come.  The waiting allowed me to stop and rest in my chair for a bit.  Beside m...

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I hope you all have had a good weekend!  Ours was full of family, friends, worship, and teaching.  We were in Proverbs several times at church today - amazing how often this book is popping up!...

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I went to Target yesterday for the first time in ages, and was thrilled by some fun finds in their dollar bins when I walked in!  They had adorable sparkly pumpkins, and the cutest little felt ...

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Beautiful October breezes are blowing in this evening!  Thankful for the refreshment they bring! Here are some observations from the past few days in Proverbs... BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU GET I...

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One of the simple pleasures I take great joy in each year is decorating our home for fall and Christmas.  Fall has been my favorite season since I was a girl, and I have decorated our home for ...

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Reminded today how VERY IMPORTANT this thing of acquiring wisdom from God's Word is.  This is vital.  Because it doesn't matter what we think...it matters what HIS WORD SAYS!!!  That is where ...

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There is so, so much I could write about this chapter! But here are some observations from today's reading on the journey... BE LOYAL AND KIND. Proverbs 3:3-4 "Never let LOYALTY AND KINDNES...

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What a full week we are in the midst of!   I have been going completely nonstop, and am so thankful God has provided the energy and strength I need for each day. That has definitely been a praye...

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I was thrilled to hear from so many of you who will be joining me on the journey through Proverbs during the month of October!  I hope you who are will share with me something you learn along th...

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My husband and I talk a lot.  One thing that has been on our hearts lately is a desire to see people, both young people and adults, SEEK TRUTH AND WISDOM OVER EMPTY VALIDATION.  My conversation...

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A few weeks ago, I discovered a new Friday night hangout.  If you are ever looking for me on a Friday night and can't find me, just head over to the local Cracker Barrel.  I will be there with ...

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