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Bridal Expo & Old Friends
Yesterday, we had a booth at the Bridal Expo. It was the first time we’ve done this, and we were very pleased with how it came out, and with the response we received. It was fun talking with so many excited brides and a few brave grooms! Our booth wasn’t fancy, but we don’t want…
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Practicing Gratitude: Gifts 226 – 250
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy This is getting harder, but I’m still trying to list one-thousand gifts! #226) unexpected surprises #227) catching up with long lost friends #228) we helped find a home…
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Weekly Wrap-Up: So Tired!
This week, Lindsey had Color Guard camp: eight hours of flag-and-rifle-twirling fun each and every day! She really did have fun, but after a week of scorching-hot weather, and the majority of their practice time outside, she is one tired girl. Yesterday, they ended with a water-gun fight to cool off. Kathryn and I had…
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The Other Side of the Family
Most of my side of the family lives very nearby. It’s not uncommon to run into my mom walking her little dog; we played at our neighborhood pool with some cousins earlier this week, and we’ve been by my aunt’s twice this week to see the puppies she has right now. (Two day old puppies!)…
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Deanna’s placement!
Today, our friends signed the permanent placement papers for Deanna, just like we did July of last year for Lindsey! (Deanna & her new family – and Lindsey – waiting for a fireworks show on the 4th of July.) It’s so mind-bogglingly amazing how God has been working in all of this! If we had…