Month: March 2009
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The Perfect Jedi Party
In January, our oldest turned seven. One day before I began treatment for my thyroid cancer. Last January, our oldest turned six. The same day as my last chemo treatment for my breast cancer. Both years he had the flu for his birthday. The poor kid can’t catch a break. But he has never complained.…
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Yipstick and Hot Dates
This past weekend my dear friend, Monica, came for a visit (more on that to come). While here, Bella fell in love with Moni’s “yipstick case” for her “yip gwoss”. Bella got more lip gloss in her birthday party treat bag from Asher’s Jedi Party (more on that to come, too.) Moni left her lipstick…
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Wednesday Worship: O For A Heart To Praise My God
Yesterday I sat at my computer and wept as I read my friend, Julie’s, description of a worshipping community she visited. She paints an amazing picture of people who put faith and prayer into action, and it’s a gorgeous portrait of God’s grace woven into the tapestry of their lives. It made me think of…
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In The Midst Of Basketball Season, We’re Talking Football
Today I was folding clothes while the littles were eating lunch. Every time we fold clothes, it’s a game. I say my pants are Daddy’s and Bear laughs every time, “Noooo, Mommy, those aren’t Daaaaaaddy’s.” And on and on it goes. I grabbed Ash’s Green Bay Packers long-sleeved tee and said, “Well, I better put…
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All’s Right With The World
The year’s at the spring And day’s at the morn; Morning’s at seven; The hillside’s dew-pearled; The lark’s on the wing; The snail’s on the thorn; God’s in His heaven – All’s right with the world! ~Robert Browning In keeping with our annual “grilling on the first day of Spring no matter what the weather…
A Spring of Joy 