Today…

Tracy / December 11, 2013

Not much to report today. I managed to insulate most of the new bedroom. Of course, that meant pulling out the Great Stuff. (In case you missed that first fiasco, you can read HERE.) I was amazed what a difference insulation can make. As I finished, the room became warmer and warmer. I had no idea it was so drafty…

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‘Tis the Season

Tracy / December 11, 2013

Our family is sipping cider and watching ELF tonight. We’ve decorated trees and lighted the house. My littles say hello to Frosty each morning and each evening. I love this time of year. 🙂

Benjamin Turns 10!!

Tracy / December 10, 2013

He’s in “double digits” now! Do you remember when you turned double digits? I do …it seemed like SUCH. A. BIG. DEAL. He’s been excited. We’re excited. I think everyone in the house woke up ready to celebrate. (Of course, Jacob, Matthew and I had to leave fairly early for the orthodontist, but we were in full celebration mode when…

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One Thousand Gifts

Tracy / December 10, 2013

161. These weeks have found me more grateful than ever for the sweet mama the Lord gave me. When I think over my life with her, I remember times of watching the amazing gift of mercy she had for others. I thank the Lord for her gentle spirit. It was beautiful to watch. For some reason, when I think on…

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December Fellowship

Tracy / December 9, 2013

I’m sorry for the last minute change in plans. We must cancel our fellowship tomorrow. Our family just has too many things happening at the moment. The Lord willing, we’ll see all of you in January! With love, Tracy

Saturday Work

Tracy / December 9, 2013

Yesterday, we worked away on two projects. The first, is the drywall of the new hall. (It’s hard to believe this hall didn’t exist just months ago!) Joshua finished hanging the drywall. It has had two coats of mud now. The Lord willing, we’ll have the light switch cut in and the room painted in a few days. Then bring…

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On a Sunday Night…

Tracy / December 8, 2013

On a Sunday night, the house is quiet compared to other days. We’ve been to church. We’ve enjoyed fellowship time with our church family (today, until almost 4!). We’ve visited with friends …who are like family. Some are sleeping. (Sunday is made for relaxation and restoration). I smell food simmering in the kitchen for dinner. Matthew, Jessa, and Ben are…

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Abundant Blessings

Tracy / December 8, 2013

A good friend dropped by yesterday with an early Christmas gift for our family. It just seems the Lord sends the most unexpected, wonderful blessings– and at the most perfect times. FRESH lemons picked from a family tree!! (In case you are wondering, it was Y U M M Y!!!!) She also included little things like peppermint bark, whole tea,…

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Joshua’s T-shirt

Tracy / December 8, 2013

The Lord speaks to us in the most unexpected ways. It’s been a week of thought and contemplation for me.  Through this year, I have continually sought peace through all circumstances, and the grace to handle what may come. As I was in my bed praying in the early morning hours yesterday, the Lord brought to mind a hymn.  My…

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House updates….

Tracy / December 7, 2013

I’m not doing such a good job keeping up with the house pictures. I’m told Courtney is doing a MUCH better job over on InstaGram. Of course, you won’t hear the fun stories from her. If you see us very often, you know we’re making some progress, (or maybe just a big mess), since we are most always paint splattered…

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Construction Mishaps…

Tracy / December 7, 2013

They happen. Great Stuff and I go way back. I was told the Great Stuff for windows and doors didn’t expand quite as much as the original Great Stuff. We have been using it to fill the cracks between the walls and new windows and front doors that went in a few weeks back. Great insulator…probably better left done by…

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Courtney’s Birthday

Tracy / December 6, 2013

…and she’s 22! I remember so well looking over at her under the baby warmer just moments after I had her. She was so beautiful. I could hardly believe she had come from me! (I think I say this every year, don’t I?) She is 22 years old now. TWENTY-TWO! It’s hard to believe that many years have passed. How…

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