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Practically the same…
It’s my 35th birthday and the day couldn’t be more crazy or indicative of what my life is these days. I have end of school awards, play dates, kindergarten registration (SOB!), laundry, dirty dishes...
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Throwback Thursday: A repost with added pictures to make it totally random
Between end of the year craziness (Yes, we’re still in school because apparently Florida hates children) and a tropical depression that has settled on top of us (it’s like a cruel joke to have to get...
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The Land After God’s Own Heart
The things I see… Lizard Catchin’… Got him! (And later released him. Dear PETA…please don’t come after me.) I think Jesus loves palm trees more than all the other trees. I don’t know if that’s...
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The Rhythm of Celestial Experience
“Music. A meaningless acceleration in the rhythm of celestial experience.” C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters As a music lover, a singer and a worshiper in the church, I find myself more and more...
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From diapers to orthodontia to college
Yesterday I sat in a cheery room looking up at the long watercolor of a beach hanging on the wall. Elevator music played gently from the overhead speakers as I waited rather nervously for the...
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Leaving…on a jet plane
I’m off to California today for a week of writing and editing, creating and imagining, laughing and crying, eating and more eating. It’s time for our annual Creative Weekend in the hills of Northern...
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A Most Inspiring Theme
It turns out “Inspire” has become the theme of our annual Writer’s Retreat. How could I be uninspired in a beautiful place like this? One can be inspired to create and one can be inspired to eat....
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I am continuing to revel in inspiration this week, as well as being blessed by friends who love me so much, they even work hard behind the scenes to surprise me. Jenni came to town for our trip – my...
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Leggings Are Not Pants
Friends, we need to have a serious heart to heart. If you were sitting in front of me, I’d hand you a steaming cup of chai, the cinnamon and spice wafting through the room as gentle, peaceful music...
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Dominican Republic with Servant’s Heart
Tomorrow morning we will board a plane with our children and hop over the blue waters to the Dominican Republic. It’s not a vacation, though Lee and I have vacationed there in the past. It almost...
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We made it!
We made it to San Juan de la Maguana last night around 10:00. It was quite the adventure. The Internet is spotty and I’m only able to get online on my phone so updates may be tough. This is a beautiful...
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Because He Loves Us
We drove through gorgeous countryside today. Looming mountains painted against vibrant blue sky, palm trees swaying in the breeze as rows and rows of banana trees buzzed by our windows. The landscape...
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Photos of a blessed week
The boys handing out bags to the kids coming to the fun day we had planned for them. From crafts to snacks to music and dentistry, these kids had the opportunity to receive trinkets that will likely...
View ArticleWordless Wednesday: Out of the Mouths of Babes
No words from me today. I’ll let the kids do the talking. I’d love for you to come back tomorrow when I talk about why I think Short Term Mission trips are a GOOD idea. Short term missions have gotten...
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The One Where We Celebrate the 4th
Red, White, and Blue Chocolate Chip Pancakes. Happy Birthday, indeed… 237 years ago, the founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. Sometimes I wonder what they were thinking when they...
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Don’t Serve an Empty Jesus
“How long do the soles on these shoes last?” I asked the sales girl nervously. I stepped from one foot to the next, rocking side to side as if the room were moving and I wanted to steady it. “Well, I...
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A Decade
My boy. Born July 10, 2003 9 lbs. 3 oz. Photo by Avodah Images. One of my all time favorites. AvodahImages.com He has ten year old Hobbit Feet now… My baby is ten today. A decade. Double...
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A Repost, Because Summer is Crazy
This is, hands down, the craziest summer I’ve experienced thus far as a mother. We are moving from one thing to the next at break neck speed, and it’s all this Mama can do to keep from hyperventilating...
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They say it takes two years
Two years ago, we played Tetris with all of our earthly possessions, stuffing and shoving and twisting them juuuust so into two giant PODS and the back of our (smokin’ hot) minivan. We waved goodbye...
View ArticleThe Greatest Version of The Star Spangled Banner You’ll Ever Hear
Galaxies. Prince Charming. It’s all in there, folks. You’ve never heard The Star Spangled Banner sung quite like this. Enjoy.
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