Reminders

Traveling home from a basketball tournament we listened for the first time to the new Steven Curtis Chapman cd. Wow. He says in these songs what we have felt over these 11 1/2 years since Abby died. The questions are honest and the hope is real. The tears still come. Sometimes we just realize how [...]

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Goldie Locks

I have been in a Fall-cooking mood lately.  I am using my crockpot again for soups, chili, roasts, even dessert!  I bought a smaller one so that if I wanted to make the main dish in the biggie I could make dessert in it.  I have done it once, and it turned out awesome!  I [...]

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Vacation

We recently had a great family vacation.  Like the homeschoolers we are, we waited until after Labor Day to take our trip!   We first went to Nashville to see “Wicked.”  It was the second time for Rob and me, but the kids hadn’t seen it.  They loved it, and it was just as [...]

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Grandpa

My Grandpa Canada passed away early Friday morning. We will miss him, but we are grateful for the long life God granted him.
The primary memory for me of my grandpa will always be of him working in his garden. It covered his entire backyard and over the years produced the best tomatoes, purple-hull peas, [...]

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Happy Birthday, Betsy-Boo

On September 2 we will celebrate Betsy’s 7th birthday. When we lost our sweet Abby 11 years ago, our hearts longed to hold another daughter someday. God was kind to give us Betsy and she is the light of our home. Her brothers protect her and she is our sweet girl.
We love watching [...]

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Happy Birthday, Nate

Yesterday we celebrated Nate’s 14th birthday. Last year Robbie was still in the hospital when he turned 13. It was hard for him that Dad wasn’t here, so he suggested that just the kids & I go bowling. He was such a good sport, but it was hard without Rob.
This year when we asked [...]

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One Year Ago

At 6:00 a.m. one year ago, the telephone rang waking me from deep sleep.  For many years now I have been used to the drill:  Rob wakes up at 5:30 or earlier, gets dressed to run or ride his bike and leaves the house.  I sleep soundly through it all.  On August 12, 2008, I [...]

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Tea with Jane Austen

I am elated and even a little astonished that Betsy loves Jane Austen at her young age. I didn’t discover her until I was much older. She loves to watch the movies with me and can tell you all about the characters and stories. Daddy is out of town right now and [...]

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18 Sweet Years

Yesterday Robbie & I marked 18 years of marriage.  I am so thankful for him, our life together, and the children God has given us.  He is my best friend and I’m so grateful to God for him.  This last year has been a tough one, to be sure, but God is faithful and gracious.  [...]

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Just for fun:  Which Austen character are you?

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