Monthly Archives: July 2008

Nintendo DS isn’t just for kids.

This guy was on my flight back from Atlanta last week.  We have met once before, but not since I entered the blogging world.  You know it’s bad when you introduce yourself and almost say “dot com” after your name  … Continue reading

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I shall not want.

1 The Lord is my shepherd;   I have all that I need. 2 He lets me rest in green meadows;   he leads me beside peaceful streams. 3   He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths,   bringing honor to his name. 4 Even … Continue reading

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Waiting

My recent faith journey has been a good one.  I’ve seen little miracles along the way, but I still haven’t climbed out of the “dip”, if you know what I mean.  I’ve been saying all the right things.  Praying all … Continue reading

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Good lessons and reminders from a conversation with John Henry.

·         When you are talking with someone, make eye contact.  Hold it. ·         Ask the other person questions about his/her self.  For example, I asked John Henry, “What are some things that make you scared or nervous about starting Kindergarten?” … Continue reading

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One act of random kindness.

I watched Evan Almighty again a couple of weekends ago.  You know, you know – I think Steve Carell is fabulous.  Blah, blah, blah.  Remember how I said I would probably always promote Carell movies?  I wasn’t lyin’.  Not only … Continue reading

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Touching them all.

This is 6 minutes but well worth the time….when you have it. “It’s a great moment when someone has character to step up and do the right thing at the right time.”  Pam Knox, Head Coach Western Oregon

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Still growing.

It’s been a learning, growing, stretching week.  Here are some highlights of things I’ve learned and re-learned: I am not alone when I struggle. Of all the voices I hear, nothing compares to His voice. When we listen and obey … Continue reading

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Everybody was Kung Fu fighting.

Here is a little known fact about me:  I am a black belt.  Yep.  Full-fledged Kung Fu fightin’ martial artist.  Since taking my kids to see Kung Fu Panda, I’ve been showing them some of my old moves – the … Continue reading

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In the meantime.

After writing yesterday’s post, I was overwhelmed by not only enormous support, but a love that just reminds me of how truly blessed I am.  I said to my friend, Sharon, “Somebody raise the rod already!”  In other words, I’m … Continue reading

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And the Red Sea will part.

For the next two days, I’m not going to post a silly story on one of my adventures of motherhood.  I’m not going to draw from some well of wisdom and spiritual insights.  You see, I’ve been functioning and ministering … Continue reading

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