One of the gifts we got our son for Christmas was a jigsaw puzzle. My idea was that we could all help put it together and then mount it as a picture in his newly decorated room. The first night we opened the box he and I put together the…
Read moreI’ve seen the phrase “Jesus is the reason for the season” for many years during December. I’ve always liked this reminder on signs and pins. But what about after December 25? A day anticipated by many is now over. So much time, money, and preparations are involved, and it’s already…
Read moreEveryone knows this is a busy time of year. We all have schedules filled with decorating, parties, baking, wrapping, buying, school programs, and family gatherings. This week and last week have been full for me. We’ve had two parties plus school activities in addition to school programs this week. I…
Read moreI had a special opportunity helping at the school last week. The principal had the idea for each child to write two thank you notes. We went to the classrooms, surprising the teachers, asking them to leave and go enjoy a snack in the teachers’ lounge. After they left we…
Read moreAs the weeks of this pregnancy have progressed, I’ve started to feel tiny baby movements. I wasn’t sure at first, but now I’m pretty sure the baby is what I’m feeling. Some days I realize it’s been a while since I’ve noticed feeling anything. I know at this point I…
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