Tag Archives: Family

Standing On The Sidelines

There was a horrible moment at my son’s wrestling match last weekend when he suddenly stopped trying to escape from his opponent’s hold and laid down on the mat with a grimace on his face. The referee stopped the clock, … Continue reading

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Just Say No

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, we can assess our healthy eating strategies and prepare for the next big family meal(s) in December. Are you pleased with your choices? Did you decide to indulge and stick with your plan to … Continue reading

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Putting On A Happy Face For The Holidays

I just celebrated my first birthday without my Dad. Not that my Dad made a big deal about my birthday lately, but he always sent me a card and gave me a present when we got together to celebrate my … Continue reading

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Remembering The Birthday I Skipped

I first published this post last year, but the lessons are just as important this year! My worst birthday was the one I skipped–literally. Two years ago I went to Australia for work, leaving the day before my birthday. With … Continue reading

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~Thankful Thursday~

This week, my daily prayer podcast included a reading from Psalm 118: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. This week, I am tremendously thankful for: My husband, who happily agreed to my suggestion … Continue reading

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