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You Homeschool?! Why?! by Redeemed
03/28/13It's 10:30 on a Thursday night. Oh Yeah, It's 'Mommy Time' as I like to call it... all is quiet in the Garcia house. The Beautiful Brown eyed 'On Demand Nurser' is nestled snugly, smack dab in the middle of our California King. The holy-jeaned, first grade Princess is dreaming…
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The Choice… No Matter What by Sarah Brooks
01/22/13I have a love hate relationship with yo-yos. I think they are super cool! Especially since seeing some incredible tricks involving yo-yos on America's Got Talent. But I cannot seem to get the hang of them and so they frustrate me. A part of our lives the last 5 months has seemed a bit like a…
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Out Of Control Faith by Sarah Brooks
01/22/13God has really been going out of his way to "test my faith". Not necessarily in a bad way. In the loving way a father who adores you would gently prod. To say, "trust me". And then when I say, "I do". He says, "let's see". I proclaim that I trust him, I am adamant in my unwavering…
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Reflections of the Past Year by K8@stillroomtogrow
10/17/12Today I turn 34. I have decided to journal about some of the feelings I have experienced in the last year.
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The last year has been one of the best for my family. We, hopefully, made our last move and are finally settled in a great city. People are so friendly here and…
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The Calm BECAUSE of the Storm by K8@stillroomtogrow
10/17/12The Calm BECAUSE of the Storm
Have you ever had one of those days you feel you'll never catch up, you feel worn thin, you feel like you never get a moment to yourself.Evening starts to fall and all you can think about is snuggling up in bed watching a good movie or reading…
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How Betrayal Became My Pathway to Fulfillment by qatharms
10/09/12In my mid-forties I went to work for a sheltered workshop. After I had been there for a while, there was an opportunity for advancement. I put my trust in people who respected me, i thought, but the opportunity went to someone else. I felt betrayed. Fortunately it turned out not to be the end…
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11 Ways To Build Equity in Your Career by Hbw®
08/30/12Simple things can either make or break your reputation at work. The less your boss or supervisor has to think about the following things , the more respect you will gain.
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1. Know the difference between talking and chatting.
2. Arrive on time.
3. Forget your…
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Courage by Carmen B.
07/30/12"My dad always used to tell me that sometimes you have to have a massive storm in order to clear the sky. Whenever it rains like crazy one day, the next day will be filled with sunshine, a clear blue sky, and everything will be pristine." - Apolo Ohno
My massive storm came after graduating…
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The Journey Through Life by Jennifer
06/28/12How do you enjoy the small things? How do you focus on raising your kids, what to make for dinner, what should your child’s science project be? When you are losing sleep your husband will lose his job? When you can’t find a job? When the kids want to go for pizza but you spend the…
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Does being married make you feel pretty everyday? by Rachael Harris
06/22/12Cold and rainy, wet and windy outside, I sat in my car with the motor running and the heater on. The overcast day looked more like evening, though it was only early afternoon. Nothing really motivating one to be outdoors. A hot cup of coffee did sound good! But…
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Passion Killers by Amy Trujillo
06/22/12I realized recently how grateful I am for the calmness I have in my life nowadays... It wasn't always like this - I used to have a stressful job, stressful financial issues and a stressed marriage.
Happliy, I can look back over the last couple of years and feel blessed that my husband…
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In Need of a Do-Over by Morgan Kellum
06/20/12Tuesday came to a close and a chorus of crying and sniffling filled our home. Over the sounds of moaning and groaning you could hear Norah's voice loud and clear, "Nothing went my way today!"
I hear you, sister.
It didn't start out miserable, in fact we had enjoyed playing…
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Why do we say by Amanda Joy
05/25/12Funny story to lighten your day.....
Driving my 12 year old son, Kyle to school this morning he was stressing about a poetry test he has to take this morning. So we decided to pray. I asked God to help Kyle recall all of the things he's studied about poetry then continued…
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The Story Only He Can Write by Hbw®
05/20/12As I prepared to make a not-so-fancy grilled cheese sandwich for my husband, John, he walked into the kitchen carrying a book without a title on the cover. Hmm. Odd, I thought. "Look what we were doing eighteen years ago today, he said." And then he started to read aloud.…
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Its the “I” Word by Stephanie @ OurMarriageAdventure
05/15/12Full story is at Our Marriage Adventure
Here I am in the waiting room where pregnant woman after pregnant woman arrives, and new baby after new baby arrives and just so much BABY is in the air. And the whole reason I’m there, is…
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The Unexpected Diagnosis by Stephanie @ OurMarriageAdventure
05/08/12By: Stephanie Lee; author of Our Marriage Adventure
Infertility is not something I ever expected to deal with in my life. Despite the knowledge that it existed in my family I just somehow assumed that this little “gift” would…
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A Great Day by Tara
05/03/12When Max turned two in September, he wasn't talking much. Today, five months later, there isn't much he doesn't say. I love that he can communicate with me and I adore our conversations. I understand 99.9% of what he says, not sure if anyone else understands him at all! It all happened…
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Fellow Seniors - Get out, stay active and take a class by The Owl Club
05/01/12“You pay $100 for a psychologist or you pay $2 and come here,” laughs Margie at ceramics class.
The ladies gathering for their twice weekly class have bonded over paints, glazes and kilns. But it’s not so much about making a new patio decoration or gift. The camaraderie…
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Surviving an Affair by Stephanie @ OurMarriageAdventure
04/26/12By: Stephanie Lee; author of Our Marriage Adventure
I never expected marriage to be easy. I never expected marriage to be a musical of love and joy where my husband sang and dance with me daily.
Frankly, if he did that I'd…
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Wedding Rings Change Everything by Stephanie @ OurMarriageAdventure
04/26/12By: Stephanie Lee; author of Our Marriage Adventure
The one thing you are told as you prep for marriage is how different things will be, but if you are like me - you don't believe people.
Then you actually get married and…
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Privilege by mytoesareclaustrophobic
04/23/12As children my brother and I lived a very "privileged" life. We spent many hours entertained by a jester, a magician, a clown, a musician, a body surfer and a professional story teller...just to mention a few.
We searched the "mountains" for arrow heads and went on great adventures through…
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My Eyes Were Opened by mytoesareclaustrophobic
04/23/12"Once our eyes are opened, we can't pretend we don't know what to do. God, who weighs our hearts and keeps our souls, knows what we know, and holds us responsible to act." Prov. 24:12
Wow, this verse struck me in a profound way.
Actually, it was more like a slap across the…
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Full Of Possiiblity by mytoesareclaustrophobic
04/23/12Well, it's almost that time. Time to close out this year and welcome a new one.
The time of year when some folks reflect back on the previous three-hundred-sixty-five days with pleasure, some with disappointment and then there are some who don't give it much thought at…
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Baby Got Back in Skinny Jeans by Becoming Homegrown
04/20/12My wardrobe is suffering. Horribly. My jeans have holes, my t-shirts are looking worn, and for some reason I have recently only purchased dresses that make me look pregnant. What is my problem? I am frustrated, irritated and ready for a shopping spree.
Two days ago, I inadvertently…
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Little Ears ARE Listening! by young at heart
04/18/12In their first few years of life, children absorb much more than we think. Don't underestimate their ability to learn from us. Sometimes this 'learning' is simply copying, which can be beneficial or detrimental to their future. I wish I had known, before my kids were born, how easily…
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