April 15, 2024

Always

It was weird to come across some old writing of mine on Facebook recently because I didn’t have any memory of writing it.  But as I read the piece, the words moved me, even fifteen years after they were written.…

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April 8, 2024

The Thing Post (April, 2024)

THING ONE Last Thursday I got up at 4:30 a.m. and was sitting in the living room about to have my devotions. The thought suddenly crossed my mind, “Hmmm.  I miss taking road trips. I should go visit Cheryl on Saturday.”  (Cheryl’s  faced some challenges in recent weeks and it seemed like a good time to visit.)…

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April 1, 2024

Nate the Great. We’re Goin’ In!

Steve and I love Nathan for many reasons, way too many to even write down. But after this weekend, our love and appreciation for him have been raised to new heights.…

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March 25, 2024

Kitchen Project (Before and After)

After eighteen months, we have finally finished our kitchen upgrades.  For those of you who enjoy the process of home improvement projects, I’ll share a few photos.…

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March 18, 2024

A Birthday and Billy Graham

I spent various parts of the weekend with my family, with a friend . . . and with Billy Graham!  (Although Billy didn’t say much.)…

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