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Seven Is Golden
I love you. I mean, I love everything about you. I even love how you scare me a little before you open your mouth, and I have no idea what you are about to tell someone. I love your tenacity. … Continue reading
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The NCML Project – Day One.
How did y’all do with the NCML Project yesterday? I had already failed twice before my breakfast had digested. Me: “Gah! I hate pop-ups on the internet!” Kris: “Sooo, are you complaining?” Busted. The morning progresses, and I talk to … Continue reading
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The Secret of Her Success.
My young athlete scored 8 of her team’s 11 goals at Saturday’s soccer game. She told her Nan, “I just turned on my speed and asked God to help me. But, don’t tell the green team.” When I later asked … Continue reading
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I Kind of Want to Break Out Rocky I-IV. But Not V.
Never Rocky V. I did refrain from my awesome dance moves, while Anna Takle wasn’t about to give up her microphone. So, in honor of a new AI season, I give you my two favorite rock stars. Those lyrics can … Continue reading
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Finding New Ways To Connect.
I’m learning that how I connect with my children changes from year to year. I used to always be able to connect with John Henry by simply snuggling with him on the sofa in front of a movie. Snuggling just … Continue reading
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Where The Streets Have A Name.
When I spoke at Eagles Way Church on Mother’s Day, I boasted explained how Anna doesn’t put her fingers in her ears when we pray for her any more. You see, I recognized this as a huge step forward in … Continue reading
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For The Lack of A Clever Title, We’ll Call This One “Easter.”
The Lord knows I’m too tired to write anything coherent and too sugared up to be taken seriously. Of course, that’s never stopped me before. We made a quick trip to Georgia to spend Easter weekend with family. Upon my … Continue reading
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If You Look Up Mercy, You Might Find His Picture.
A few quotables from my dad I try to live by: 1) Nothing good happens after at midnight. Wherever you’re going to be, be there by then. 2) Vengeance belongs to God. Not me. 3) His mercies are new every … Continue reading
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Somebody needs to get his ears checked.
Remember this post? A more recent conversation: Anna: Mom, I want a Bratz doll on my birthday list. Me: No, Anna. I don’t like Bratz dolls. Anna: Why? Me: They just don’t look like they have Jesus in them. (Judgmental. Pharasaical. … Continue reading
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First Day.
The night before John Henry’s first day, I read to him The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn. What.Was.I.Thinking? I barely made it out of his room in one piece. It’s a sweet story about a little raccoon’s fears of starting … Continue reading
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