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Over the last couple of months, there have been a number of people from my past who have affected me in ways I did not expect. These were not necessarily people I currently looked to for counsel or had placed on a pedestal. But they were part of my past and, in some respect, part…
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When I first became a mom, homeschooling was not necessarily something I pictured for our family. In fact, growing up, I think I had the same picture of homeschooling that a lot of people have. Kids sitting at home all day, working through books, without much happening outside those four walls. It is funny how…
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Have you ever heard someone say, “Oh, that was 30 years ago,” and instantly thought of the 1970s? The truth is, 30 years ago was 1996. My little brother was two years old, just a little boy getting into anything he could reach. Somehow, that does not feel like 30 years ago. I think back…
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Growing up, homeschooling always seemed like it would be a little boring to me. I mean, you literally stay home all day, right? How far from the truth that really is. There are so many things that happen throughout our days. Some are planned. A lot of them are not. And somewhere along the way,…
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This week marks 24 years since I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior. When I was twelve years old, my family moved to Georgia to help take care of my grandfather. During that time, we began attending my grandparents’ church. One Sunday, during a combined youth class, the youth pastor asked a simple question: “If…
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My first job was in a Christian call center for a homeschool curriculum. From there, I spent several years working in the fast food industry. Neither job was glamorous, but both taught me something I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life. Customer service isn’t just about answering questions or completing a transaction.…
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Last week marked twelve years since my dad passed away. Every year, I’ve found little ways to remember him. Usually I make his favorite cherry chocolate cake. This year, I didn’t. I made spaghetti for dinner and a chocolate cake instead. At first, I wondered if something had changed. Maybe it had. Not because I…
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There are books we enjoy. There are books we learn from. And then there are books that quietly become part of who we are. One of those books for me is She Said Yes. I first read it years ago. It’s based on the Columbine High School shooting, and while there have been many books…
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There are moments throughout the day that require very little of our attention. Washing dishes. Folding laundry. Packing boxes. Rocking a baby to sleep. Waiting in line. Pulling weeds. Reading bedtime stories. Our hands stay busy, but our minds begin to wander. You know the feeling. Out of nowhere, you remember something you had completely…
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It’s been a little over a year since I last published a blog post. Not because I ran out of things to say. Quite the opposite. Like so many of you, I found myself in a season where life simply kept moving. Motherhood, marriage, work, moving, books, laughter, tears, answered prayers, unanswered questions, and all…
