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Chaos and Order

July 8, 2011 God Time

Flummoxing. 6 weeks after coming home with Sally. Selamawit. She is precious, happy and a good eater. The sleeping has me off kilter though. Yes, it is a gap year. A new baby born or adopted, a major move. It’s a gap year. My friends and I have clearly decided it takes a full year. [...]

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I Got A Glimpse Into Heaven

March 12, 2010 God Time

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A few days ago, I was standing outside in the driveway. It was a very pretty day. The beginning of spring. I was just looking around at the sky and the trees and as I stood there I had this sort of strange thought or vision. I’m not sure what it was, but it [...]

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Why Should I Get Out Of Debt?

January 5, 2010 Home Management

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After being heavy into the Dave Ramsey get-out-of-debt plan for the last year along with many people I know, it occurred to me that there are still people out there, many I’m sure, that don’t quite realize why it is critical to get out of debt. This is for them. Click here for a post [...]

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7 Steps To A Happy Marriage

December 27, 2009 The Honest Truth

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Oh my, why am I putting up a picture of us that is over 6 years old and we are skinnier and cuter. Oh well, I guess it is just to show you when it was that I really started getting some of this stuff. That’s a fat little Henry with us at [...]

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Is Oklahoma Really God’s Country?

November 13, 2009 God Time

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Every day it seems like, more and more, I become my parents. Isn’t it funny how that happens? Sometimes it can be disturbing. But…sometimes…I really love it. This is one of those times. Growing up… oh I’d say I can remember this from about the age of 10 or 12 and until he died 4 [...]

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Daddy Is Coming Home!

September 18, 2009 Home Management

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The other day my children and I were standing in the front yard talking to one of my good friends. My 8 year old said to her “Daddy is moving home next week.” She thought “Oh my. Has there been some trouble? Did he move out and now he is moving back?” I have laughed [...]

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A Miraculous Story of Healing

September 11, 2009 God Time

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I’ve had it in my mind to tell you all this true story for as long as this website has been up and I apologize for taking so long, because I believe it is very important. Let’s get right to it. There is a woman named Dodie Osteen. She is the mother of Joel Osteen [...]

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Notes For The History Challenged

August 30, 2009 Home Education

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I Never Liked History In School It consisted of memorizing meaningless dates and reading boring textbooks. “Who cared,” I thought. Nor do I remember a history teacher that brought it to life. (Thank goodness I married a college history major) But for a week last fall and also, this summer, my two daughters, 11 & [...]

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5 Profound Words To A Husband

August 7, 2009 The Honest Truth

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Before we talk about those 5 little words that have become my latest revelation, let me say this: I haven’t published a post in quite a while. It seems like all of a sudden life turned into a whirlwind. Well, maybe I should say, more of a whirlwind than usual. I haven’t been able [...]

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What If My Husband Is A Jerk?

April 22, 2009 God Time

At Home Tv Show with Jennifer and Lorenzo Dunford

These are my good friends and this is the latest program that we have produced. It is in 3 – 10 minute segments. Parts 2 and 3 are next. I think it will really bless you, whether you are having problems in your marriage or not. Visit them at dunfordfamilyministries.com. God Bless You Ladies! [...]

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Abject Failure

April 9, 2009 Home Management

I did not clean my car for this photo shoot. I will not show you the inside of my car. No I won’t. No Answers On the subject of what to do about all of the junk that continuously litters my car; I find I have no answers. None at all. I have tried. I [...]

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Beer Bread. The Way To A Man’s Heart!

March 30, 2009 Home Management

Finished beer bread

Homemade Beer Bread Ok ladies. Let’s talk about men for a moment. The truth is, they are really pretty simple. Or maybe I should say one-track mind. That isn’t a knock. It isn’t bad. It’s great. It’s how God made them so they could really focus on one thing and be successful, whether it is [...]

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Having A Baby

March 27, 2009 The Honest Truth

Meg moments after she was born

Our 8 year old daughter, Meg, moments after she was born. Oops. Hope that picture wasn’t too jarring if your just sitting down with your coffee first thing in the morning. Her 8th Child It’s 7:42pm and my best friend is about to have a baby a few blocks away. It’s her 8th one. It’s [...]

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The Truth and Nothing But!

March 24, 2009 The Honest Truth

George Washington's inauguration

Allyn Cox Oil on Canvas 1973-1974 George Washington was sworn in as the nation’s first president on April 30, 1789, on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York. The mural depicts (from left to right) Robert R. Livingston, chancellor of the state of New York, administering the oath; Secretary of the Senate Samuel Otis [...]

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Welcome to my home, I mean site!

March 9, 2009 The Honest Truth

Luke, 2, and Phoebe, 2, sound asleep in the hammock

Isn’t he just “total guy” with the elbow up and the jeans and she is “all girl” pretty in pink and snuggled up. Hi there! It’s so nice to see you! I am knee deep in figuring out how to build this website so please excuse my computer and me while we finish. Or at [...]

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