Security when Tragedy Strikes.

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We find security in the everyday. In routine. In our home. In our job. In our children. Many times, without even knowing it we find security in these things. Life moves forward and we never give thought of things changing or tragedy striking. And then one day our security is shaken. Our nation mourns. The […]

Curing Ear Infections Naturally

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Has one of your children ever had an ear infection? Those pesky little things plague some children and yet don’t bother others at all. But if your child suffers from them you know how miserable they can be for the baby and for the mother as well. Sleepless nights. Lots of crying. Clingy baby. No […]

A Stay-cation-Part 1

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At the begining of September my husband was on vacation for a whole week. And while we did stay several nights at my parent’s farm we didn’t “get away” for vacation this year. Instead, we had a stay-cation. Making slaw for our Labor Day festivities Peeling Carrots We had a day of flying adventures!! We […]

A Glimpse.

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At the begining of summer I finally entered the age of “current” technology and got a smart phone. And it has a camera. And I can’t believe I ever lived without it. As a photographer I always want to “capture the moment” but carrying a huge camera around my neck 24/7 isn’t always an option. […]

Blanket Training.

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If you have never heard of Blanket Training and you are the mother to a young child You. Must. Read. This. NOW!!! Spending time on the blanket I have only used this with my last two children as I had never heard of it before. But it has revolutionized my life while we have a […]

A Family Affair

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We are very intentional about our family time. It is one of our top priorities for our family and not something that we take lightly. We MAKE it happen not just let it happen. So the other weekend when I brought home three bushels of corn I saw it as a “Family Affair”. We gathered […]

How I do all I do. – How do I keep my energy up?

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So serious If I had a quarter for every time someone asked me how I do all that I do I would be wealthy and could hire a servant and not do near as much. But, alas, I don’t have a quarter for each time and so I continue to do it all. I minister […]

Spiritual Insight from a 3 Year old.

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Kate and I were working in the kitchen the other day. Not a surprise for anyone that knows Katherine. She is my little shadow and always comes running when she hears me in the kitchen. Anyway, not the point, I started reveiwing some of the Biblical concepts that we are focusing on with her and […]