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Accepting Life As It Is While Maryland Returns to Full Virtual School

A month ago, COVID case numbers were down, and they announced that we would gradually start sending the children back…

3 years ago

My 10 Favorite Memories from 2019

Can this also double as our year-end Christmas letter? I'm thinking it can. I'm going to do these in order…

4 years ago

How To Overcome Your Stress Ball Ways

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6 years ago

My Brilliant Plan for How to Plan

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7 years ago

Moving Day, the Surprise Party, and the Power of Good Neighbors

On Friday night, I snuck into my home town. My parents were expecting me at 8:45pm, but truthfully I arrived…

7 years ago

A Letter of Hope from 2003

This week is Veteran's Day, and as the wife of a veteran it's a holiday full of meaning for me.…

7 years ago

A Place to Write Out Answered Prayers

Yesterday we sang this song at church. I wish I could remember the name of it, but it was something…

8 years ago

Deep Thoughts from Magic Kingdom 2016

This was the best surprise I've ever pulled off. We are not typically adept at keeping exciting news to ourselves.…

8 years ago

The 9th Move: Empty Houses, “Bees”, and Good-byes

I know you are probably expecting an update on the cross-country move. Well, all I can tell you is that:…

8 years ago

When We Met Matthias: Story of a Military Family

I've kept a tiny secret from my blog audience. Well, not all that tiny...8 pounds of secret at least... No...I…

8 years ago