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Category Archives: Grandchildren
Be thankful along the way
“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18. I am calling you to a life of thankfulness. I want all your moments to be punctuated with thanksgiving – (Jesus … Continue reading
Posted in God, Grandchildren, Life is Good (mind), Writing
Tagged blessings, Jesus Calling, Sarah Young, thankfulness, Thessalonians
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Endless circle
“Will it hurt?” I ask He casually remarks, “Hopefully not; I’ve done this before.” “Well, this is my first time.” “Your finger’s quite swollen and red.” “Yes, it was injured.” A special tool Slices back and forth Vise grips pull … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family, God, Grandchildren, Joy, Life is fragile (body), marriage
Tagged adventure, contentment, doubt, guilt, injury, memories, pain, ring, wedding
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How do I love thee?
Let me count the ways … Toy trains hidden beneath the chair Smudges on the glass Whispers in my ear, “Nana, time to get up!” Boat rides Wagon rides and playground dates Bibs, blocks & bubbles Picture books and color … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Family, Grandchildren, Joy, Life is Good (mind), Life is Precious (soul), Love, Reading
Tagged heart, Nana
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Who will praise the Lord?
A most excellent reason to write: “Let this be written for a future generation that a people not yet created may praise the Lord” – Psalm 102:18. Why do you write?
Posted in Activities, Family, God, Grandchildren, Life is Precious (soul), Writing
Tagged praise, Psalm
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The Swing poem
The Swing by Robert Louis Stevenson was one of my Mom’s favorite poems and one of mine too. As soon the recess bell rang, I’d make a beeline for my first choice: the swings. If they were full, I’d try … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Grandchildren, Joy, Life is fragile (body), Wisdom
Tagged grandmother, Robert Louis Stevenson, secrets, The Swing
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Happy Birthday to my Son
It’s hard to believe my “baby” boy is 33 years old today! It seems like just yesterday when he began to eat solid food, say his first words and took those first unsteady steps. I distinctly remember when he was … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family, God, Grandchildren, Life is Precious (soul)
Tagged forgive, love, pain, prayer, tears
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Are you ready for Christmas?
Only two more days before Christmas. Just two more sleeps before the big day. Reality check time again. Am I calmer — more rested? Am I ready to properly celebrate the birth of the Christ-child? His birth is a big … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Family, God, Grandchildren, Holidays, Joy, Life is Good (mind)
Tagged addiction, Colossians, eternal, Jesus Christ, John, prayer, thankful
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Devoted to Prayer
Just five days before Christmas and I need to do an emotional and physical check. To be perfectly honest, I’d have to say not so good. My emotions are all over the place between elated and depressed. I’m totally elated … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Family, God, Grandchildren, Holidays, Joy, Life is Good (mind)
Tagged Bible, blessings, Colossians, Count Your Blessings, depression, devotion, emotions, prayer, thankful
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Longing for the basics of life
My five-year old granddaughter, Liberty, called me the other day to report that she had just watched a TV show that came out when I was only five years old (just like her!) “Did you watch that show, Nana? There’s … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Grandchildren, Joy, Life is Good (mind)
Tagged Andy Griffith Show, Opie, simplicity, Sorry
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Order Info for “31 days”
Totally thrilled with our ”31 days” collaborative book with hubby, Steve! Just an FYI – some of you have asked about ordering. If you’d like to order, go to blurb.com. You can save 25% thru 11/28 by using the … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Faith, Family, Grandchildren, Joy, marriage, Writing
Tagged 31 days, blurb.com, holiday
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