Category: family life
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Multitudes in the New Year { 1182 – 1200 }
“The game was just to find something to be glad about, no matter what ’twas… you see, when you’re hunting for the good things, you sort of forget the other kind.” Pollyanna 1182 – Christmas cards in the mail. 1183 – Pinterest. I can’t believe I haven’t listed that one before! It’s so fun! 1184…
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Another Week’s Multitudes { 1168 – 1181 }
Though the past week brought stress and tears, I’m still counting my blessings… 1168 – A houseful of friends for a coffee and dessert get-together. While they were here, I just enjoyed them, rather than trying to get photos of everyone, which is why I have this photo of a mostly empty dessert table. 1169…
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More December Gifts { 1157 – 1167 }
Once again… counting gifts. 1157 – The smell of pumpkin muffins in the oven. 1158 – How much Kathryn enjoys creative pursuits – like loom-knitting hats! 1159 – Getting classes Kathryn is excited about for next semester’s enrichment classes. 1160 – Chatting and catching up with my cousin Jonnia while waiting at the long registration…
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Our Christmas Card 2011!
I spent quite a while brainstorming Christmas cards for this year. Finally I came up with an idea, something totally “us.” But then Brandon and his fiancee Diane had crazy-busy schedules, and the few times they were available, either Lindsey wasn’t available or Kathryn was at her dad’s. It was looking like we weren’t going…
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Because I Need More Gratitude {1146 – 1156}
I’m having a hard time with a few things in my life right now. As a result, I’m having difficulty focusing on the important things. My quiet times have been half-hearted, and I feel as if my prayers are bouncing off the ceiling. Of course I know they aren’t, but I’ve been feeling somewhat disconnected….