Fear, sadness, grief and despair are feelings that seem to be more and prevalent all the time. We have faced a difficult, challenging year and people are struggling. My heart is aching. My soul is searching for words to comfort those in that pit of fear, sadness and grief. The pit where the light is …
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I saw two brothers visit their dad in the only way they could these Covid days, on a phone looking at him through a hospital window. We gave my father-in-law our love and encouragement and he gave back his love and appreciation for us being there. He’s going to get through this He was going …
I truly appreciated several very encouraging emails from you this last week after my last email newsletter. Several of you excited to try this challenge again! We did this challenge while we were all quarantined, giving us some motivation when there really didn’t seem much drive to do anything productive. However, sometimes it is still …
We have gotten into the full swing of things around here with school and sports starting up. I am so thankful! We are enjoying each game, meet and school day – as we don’t know how long these blessings will last! Chore plans are in place. While not followed perfectly, more things on a regular …
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It’s been a work in progress around here! We began our family chore plan this week. We didn’t jump instantly into the full plan with consequences in full force, but sort of eased our way in. If you think about gradually getting used to a cold lake by allowing the icy water to creep up …
I am in the process of taking inventory of all the tasks that need to get done around the house and devising a plan to spread the chores out amongst the family members. I am determined to figure out a way that I can actually be consistent at. I know no plan is perfect, but …
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Let me be the first to admit that I have often done more than my fair share of the chores while there have been perfectly capable children lying on my couch or goofing around in an unhelpful manner! It is my desire in writing these series of posts to come alongside you whether you already …
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How has this quarantined lifestyle been affecting you? There are many days that go by, where it feels sort of like the new normal, and I feel accustomed to the change. Then there are days when it hits me just how different life is right now. I begin to think of the things were are …
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Experiments have been happening in the kitchen around here! Here’s a recipe that I’ve made for years, but it has been updated with a few new variations by my daughter. Here is the recipe: For a downloadable version of this recipe click here. Enjoy, let me know of new creations you come up with!