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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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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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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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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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Freedom and White Woodwork

March 17, 2009 Home Renovation
Our first house

Our First House.  Built in 1939. 3 Houses I didn’t intend on talking about home renovation because it is not prominent on my radar screen right now.  But the truth is, it comes and goes.  My husband and I have renovated three 1939 homes over the last 13 years.  On one hand we really enjoy [...]

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