Category Archives: Family

I was going to write a blog post, but…

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I was going to write a blog post, but… Both of our sons unexpectedly showed up on Friday night.  Saturday morning, therefore, was happily spent around the kitchen table while Dan sautéed bacon, onions and vegetables for the frittata that would be our brunch.  Yum. … Continue reading

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Life: Solving a Puzzle or Creating a Masterpiece?

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The future lies before me in the form of puzzle pieces. Goals.  Skills.  Passion.  Experience.  Gifting.  Opportunities.  Dreams.  Resources. Faith.  Kingdom of God.  Power.  Following Jesus.  Hope. Family.  Finances.  Commitments.  Constraints.  Perceptions. Markets.  Ideas.  Service.  Potential.  World.  Needs. Fear.  Oops.  Toss that piece off … Continue reading

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Thou Shalt Have a Party

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Did you know that God likes parties? The Old Testament law included regulations  for personal conduct, religious observance and the offering of sacrifices.  It was very serious business.  However, God also commanded regular celebrations, in other words, parties. Each year the Israelites were to set aside one … Continue reading

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Forward Looking Hope

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My family lost a loved one this week.  Wednesday’s funeral service for my Uncle Carl was a lovely tribute to his well-lived life, and the lunch that followed was an opportunity to share hugs, tears and laughter with aunts, uncles, and cousins.  It … Continue reading

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The Gift of Memories

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My family experienced a gift of memories this weekend. The occasion was the celebration of my mom’s 80th birthday.  In preparation for our party, (which involved lobsters, clam chowder and lots of laughs) all of her children, her sons and daughters-in-law, and grandchildren emailed a … Continue reading

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Familiar Footsteps

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Do you recognize God’s footsteps beside you as you walk through your days? Yesterday morning my husband and I both put on our running shoes and stepped out for a little exercise at the start of a beautiful September day.  I began my run/walk (emphasis on … Continue reading

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An Ordinary Day in the Life of an Heiress

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Can you imagine being heir to an estate worth forty billion dollars?  Me neither. But, what if we are heirs to an even larger fortune? A recent encounter in the grocery store reminded me that I am, in fact, an heiress. While I … Continue reading

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Playground Arguments and Cultural Conversations

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Remember playground arguments about whether a ball was fair our out-of-bounds? It was fair!  Are you crazy?  Clearly, it was foul! Each side is firmly convinced that it had the true view of the play.  Of course, there is no objective umpire … Continue reading

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Mamas, Dramas, and Leaving the Nest

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The act of leaving the nest is a bit traumatic for everyone involved. I had the opportunity to observe the process in microcosm one summer when a Robin family built a nest between a light and a down spout on our back yard deck.  Baby birds … Continue reading

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Reading a Book for the Second Time

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Do you read books more than once?  If so, is there a difference in how you approach a book when you read it for the second time? When I read a book from which I want to learn and retain … Continue reading

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