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Romance: It’s in the Eye of the Beholder
“4 out of 9?” said my husband, “And you posted my score on Facebook?” I giggled sheepishly, “yes, but I also said you were a good husband…” Okay, perhaps I hadn’t thought through my comment. I’d taken one of those … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, In the Beginning, inspiration, kids, life lessons, love, marriage, Uncategorized
Tagged faith, family, kiss, life lessons, love, marriage, romance, romantic, valentine's day
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Directionally Challenged
We’d been in the water for all of 90 seconds. “Wait,” I spit out, “you’re paddling the wrong way.” And then boom-before I knew it, before my muscle memory could recall how to navigate us out of the situation, my … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family Life, gratitude, humor, inspiration, kids, life lessons, marriage, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged canoeing, family life, friends, fun, inspiration, life lessons
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Why I Risk Disappointment
photo courtesy of: http://swimwearandlingerie.wordpress.com/2011/11/01/cheerleaders-large-jungle-cats-and-lingerie/ Here’s something you may not know about me: I am rooting for you. I root for (almost) everyone. I want people to achieve their dreams. To overcome obstacles. To learn, grow and live a happy … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family Life, Goals, God, gratitude, inspiration, life lessons, marriage, miracles
Tagged brokeness, faith, god, healing, inspiration, love, miracles, movies, The Shack
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Why it’s Good to Be in the Right Place at the Right Time
I love the way it just all fell together. And there’s nothing better than getting to see a bit of romance in action. We were on a girlfriend getaway in Fort Myers beach. After getting lunch out and spending the … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, gratitude, inspiration, life lessons, marriage, travel
Tagged belief, happiness, hope, life, life lessons, love, marriage, romance
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Here’s What I’m Thinking…
photo courtesy of therapytoronto.ca What ‘cha thinking about? It’s a classic question I used to ask my husband. And when I asked, in return, I often got a blank look to go with his very long pause. And then, … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, humor, kids, life lessons, marriage, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged family, humor, husbands, marriage
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The Day God Laughed at Me
I was headed up the stairs, ready to pop into bed and settle down with a good book; I was done with my day. It was then that she came to me. My teenage daughter was having trouble with a … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family Life, God, humor, inspiration, life lessons, marriage
Tagged faith, family humor, family life, god, inspiration, kids, love
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Learning to Live in the Present
We were at a local diner waiting for our food to arrive. “Every time I go out to eat,” says my father as he looks around the restaurant; “people are staring at their phones.” I of course, was staring at … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, humor, inspiration, life lessons, marriage, Uncategorized
Tagged books, family, family life, inspiration, life lessons, marriage
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How to Know if He’s the One, Even after Two Decades of Life Together
I’d said it with pride, but when he pointed out the truth, my stomach suddenly lurched. “22 years, huh? Why you’re only three years away from your silver wedding anniversary.” Silver Wedding Anniversary? What?! That’s an anniversary for old … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family Life, humor, inspiration, life lessons, marriage, Uncategorized
Tagged family, happiness, inspiration, life lessons, love, marriage, motherhood
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