creation museum

Paul and I decided to treat the children last week to the first vacation we have had in several years! His travels make hotel stays very affordable (free, actually!), and car rentals very inexpensive. It was an *absolutely perfect* trip! Well, except for that weather…. We took a little detour over into Indiana! The whole group waiting to go in….…

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a gifted dream

The Lord is so very good to me. He knows exactly my heart and my hurts. This week, I’ve found myself dwelling on *that night*…the details, the sounds, our last words. I’ve done so well to try and think of other things, but this week, it’s just hung there. Anger has once again squeezed in….. My mama fought a hard…

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one thousand gifts

71. planning for our school year 72. looking into the eyes of a beautiful seven year old 73. time away with my dearest 74. an inspiring read 75. expected rain 76. a kitty waiting for you to arrive home 77. uncontrollable giggles from the room next door 78. snuggling a happy baby in the early morning hours 79. merciful Lord…

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