Decorating

For several years I have been wanting to put a live Christmas tree in an urn.  I’ve seen it in several magazines that I get and I love the look.  This year I took the plunge and I’m really happy with the results!  My dear friend, Amanda, made me the beautiful glittered cards with the [...]

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Thankful

The past few days for our family devotions we have been going through the “Thanksliving Treasures” from Family Life.  (I checked and I don’t think they make it anymore).  We do it at bedtime before prayers.  Each night there is a story about the Pilgrims’ journey to the new world, including classic artwork and excerpts [...]

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Waiting…

We continue to wait and pray regarding Rob’s job situation.  Thanks for your prayers.  We’ll update on that when we can.
Robbie goes to Memphis for a visit to his neurosurgeon on Monday, Nov. 24th.  He’ll have a CT Scan, then see the doctor where she will evaluate him.  According to what she said the last [...]

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Be Still My Soul

This old hymn has been on my mind the last few days.  You can listen to a newer recording of it here:
be-still-my-soul (Covenant Life Music)
Be Still My Soul
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side;
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.
Leave to your God to order and provide;
In every change He faithful will [...]

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Q & A

I got this Q & A from my friend Carrie’s blog, who got it from her friend’s blog.  Just a little break in the action for me, try it yourself:
WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Sort of, it was the name of a dress shop.
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Last week – lots of drama in [...]

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Walking On…

Robbie continues to strengthen and improve each day.  It fills my heart with such joy to see him walking around the house and getting out more and more.  He still uses the cane some of the time, but is getting closer to being on his own again.  He’s driving again and really enjoying that (so [...]

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Two Milestones in One Weekend

 I dropped off Betsy at Awana tonight.  When I got home I saw this in the playroom:

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Standing Tall!

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Green Light/Deer in Headlight

We had a great visit in Memphis yesterday with our orthopedic surgeon.  His exact words were that Robbie had “healed like gangbusters” and gave him the green light to start actually walking on both legs!  He was also given permission to start driving again.  He drove home from Memphis after seeing the doctor.
He was also [...]

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