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Endurance

#OneWord that's mine for 2019 "Dear brother and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. F…
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Status Report 1

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Daybook

Outside my window 35 * and overcast - still not what you would imagine the first day of Winter to look like LOL But then again, December always seems …
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It Really is a Wonderful Life

In the movie, It's a Wonderful Life , George and Mary Bailey present gifts while welcoming the Martini family to their new home; Bread - that the…
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Daybook

Outside my window 48* and it’s a typical overcast winter day. Rain is expected the next few days. The week ahead doesn’t look bad for December though…
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MyFitnessPal - I don't really want to be your pal

You know, I really hate feeling the need to write this post, but what I'm about to say is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, …
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Letting Go of What's behind in Order to Grab Hold of What's Ahead

Well, it's official. The house referenced in previous posts is under contract. Whatever small hold my heart may have had on it needs to be releas…
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Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder

I discovered this recipe in my all time favorite cookbook, Taste of Home. Simply the best soup you'll ever eat, this is a family favorite. I chang…
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Holding loosely, but not letting go

He loved it, almost as much as I did. We took two of our daughters with us to view the house. They loved it too. My husband, whose job seems to be ke…
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Hope, Held Loosely

For years now, we have been on the look out for a new place to call home. And I say “on the look out” rather than searching because that really is a …
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Good Enough

Revisiting Good Enough today. I knew when the words formed in my mind and the words tumbled out of my mouth, I have said this before - many times.
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Monday Rambling

Two things happen on my best days - I get out of bed at the butt-crack of dawn, and I spend an hour to an hour and a half reading the tall stacks of …
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Almond Oatmeal Cookies

Dad's favorite cookie! And as usual, Rachel is the best cookie-maker ever :-) 2 cups quick rolled oats 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil …
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The Value of Daily Readings

I have practiced the discipline of daily readings for about nine years. What I include in the readings is varied, and changes sometimes according to …
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Pumpkin Muffins with a twist (or a swirl really)

My-oh-my-oh-my! I can't even. I found a new foodie blog and this recipe. You'll have to go check it out yourself to get the recipe . But here&…


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