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We just celebrated mothers day….I had a great day with my kids, talking to my mom on the phone, and enjoying the day. It was a day that makes me thankful for my family! Holidays and special occasions are … Continue reading → ...
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I watched her as she thought about just how she was going to convince her mom to allow her to have another piece of candy…before dinner. After all, it seemed rational since we had an Easter egg hunt in the … Continue reading → ...
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re·new·al [ri-noo-uhl, -nyoo-] noun 1. the act of renewing. 2. the state of being renewed. 3. an instance of this. Spring is a time of renewal…the grass is turning green, the trees and flowers are beginning to bloom, the world around us is changing. When the heat of summer comes, ...
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I listened to her share her story. It was almost as if I could see the heartache. I heard the desperation in her voice. I saw the hurt in her eyes. As she finished she trailed off with the word… … Continue reading → ...
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Today is my mother’s eightieth birthday. She has never had a POSITION of leadership. She had never had any great TITLES. Yet, she has influenced thousands of lives over her lifetime. My mother is a great example of an everyday … Continue reading → ...
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I used to love to refinish furniture, when life was a bit slower. It was messy and dirty, but when you could get through the layers and layers of paint, there was often a beautiful piece of wood just waiting … Continue reading → ...
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Months ago I wrote about the cardinal that was pecking at the window of our dining room begging to get in. I was reminded then how we as people can act similiarly…we do the same thing over and over thinking … Continue reading → ...
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“Don’t tell mom, I don’t want her to worry”…those were the words from my nine-year old granddaughter, struggling with a bad cough, but more worried about her mom not feeling well. It was such a sweet moment. It was a … Continue reading → ...
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I used to help my mother can. Growing up on the farm and having a big family – we naturally had a big garden. It made sense to can our produce and save it for the cold winter months. Looking … Continue reading → ...
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“When it comes to leadership, you just can’t take shortcuts, no matter how long you’ve been leading your people” John Maxwell Ever been on a walk that seemed a little longer than you anticipated? Or maybe the journey you are … Continue reading → ...