Monthly Archives: May 2005

No Drain Hose?

I thought that it would be ok. After all, the instructions said “install drain hose, if available”. So that must mean that it is possible to accomplish the task without the hose, right? So I knelt beside our poor tractor, … Continue reading

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Whom have I in Heaven but You…

I often sing these strengthening words from Psalm 73. Right now my Dad is in the ICU and many other family members are struggling with health issues, and it reminds me of how frail we really are. These temporary dwellings … Continue reading

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Hand Over Mine

After a conversation with a friend recently, I dug up this article I wrote a few years ago… ???Mommy, put your hand over mine.??? Demanded my 3 year old son to his surprised mom. We were making cookie dough and … Continue reading

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Alphabet Birthday Weekend

David turned 7 on Thursday, and what a party it was! Our good friends, the Shavers, traveled 5 hours from Illinois to see us. They arrived just before the party, at about 6pm. The Rogers also joined us, and altogether … Continue reading

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Reality Check

It is only when we believe that we are really part of Jesus Christ, that the miracle of true fellowship with God exists. Continue reading

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To the Zoo and Beyond…

We met our good friends, the Rogers, first thing Saturday morning, and traipsed through the zoo together, stopping to play and to eat. About two in the afternoon, it was unanimously voted to leave the zoo (only the adults voted), … Continue reading

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One Step Closer to You

Today is Nathan’s birthday. He is 33 years old. I kept telling him how marvelous it is to be 33, but I don’t think he believed me until today. Just kidding! The Italians believe that there is something special about … Continue reading

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