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Category Archives: appreciation
“Mommy will never forget you…”
We are half way through Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth book. So far, I’ve read every one of them out loud to my children. Sometimes we snuggle up on the bed. Sometimes I read during … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, family, Parenting, Uncategorized
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“It takes a child to raise a village…”
In a recent dedication ceremony at Agape International Spiritual Center in LA, the little girl being welcomed into the community is a RIOT. Her name is Lucia. Click here, and just below the pause button you can drag the video to … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, spirituality, Uncategorized
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Gentle, gentle
So the other day when Seth had a bad reaction to his IVIG infusion, Todd slipped out during the ordeal and took Riley to the orthodontist before they closed for the weekend. It was imperative they correct a couple of stray … Continue reading
HT ain’t complainin’
I’m going to come right out and say it, I smell good. I happened upon a bottle of Love’s Baby Soft the other day at CVS. I didn’t even know they still made it! Let me just say, it was … Continue reading
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Windsong Concert Today!
Easy parking in the Ford garage just around the corner from the church (the garage is directly across the street from Hessler). Tickets for Kids are just 5 bucks! It’s such a joy singing with this group of talented women.
Posted in appreciation, music, Uncategorized, Windsong
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He’s Fine Now
Seth had a bad reaction today during his second IVIG infusion for his immune deficiency. He’s okay now, but it was not good. He did fine his first infusion, and he was fine today, and then they increased the IV … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, special needs parenting, Uncategorized
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Braces
Riley got braces today. Her first dental appointment when she was a little girl was a nightmare for her and one of the worst experiences of my parenting journey thus far. As she got older it was evident she had … Continue reading
Emmanuel
“The moment of death is also a moment of remembering. I cannot tell you how often you dear ones have left your bodies and begun to laugh.” -Emmanuel’s Book II (The … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, spirituality, Uncategorized
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Helping David and Freia
What do you do when you are a little girl, and you are out on a beautiful hike with your parents on Christmas day and suddenly your mom, dad, and dog slip on ice, and fall fifty feet into a … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Love., Uncategorized
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All the single ladies…
There are finer fish in the sea than have ever been caught. -Irish Proverb I’ve got a friend who is single but wishes to be married. Gorgeous, beautiful woman. At times she fears something is lacking in her because she … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Love., Uncategorized
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Sunburned Faces, Part 1
Some of you who read this blog, probably read Jeneil Russell’s blog too. She writes beautifully of family life, autism, and faith, always faith. And she has this way of making you fall in love with whomever she loves. Her … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, book reviews, spirituality, Uncategorized, writing
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Bowel sounds? Positive.
My nursing license is not current and it bugs me. I have a lot on my plate with the kids issues and homeschooling, and no plans to go rushing back into nursing, but I like the security the license gives me. I … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, nursing, Uncategorized
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Outcome Uncertain
There are so many juicy things to worry about. I’ve got kids with health and learning challenges. I’ve got friends who are grieving. I’ve got friends who have cancer. I’ve got family with issues. I’ve got my own issues. I’ve … Continue reading
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14 Years
I was out doing some Christmas shopping and Todd was home with the kids. A song came on the radio, and Riley leaned over to Seth and out of the corner of her mouth said, “If Mom were home, she … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, family, marriage, Uncategorized
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15,779 Days
Standing in the kitchen with a calculator, my daughter informs me I am 15,779 days old. I’ll take her word for it. My heart has dutifully pumped for 15,779 days. My lungs have breathed. Blood courses through my veins. I’ve … Continue reading
Merry Christmas
May your day be filled with joy…. The joy that comes when we drop our ego. Drop our judgements. Drop our not good enough-ness, drop who we think we should be, and know Who we really are. There is beauty … Continue reading
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Lunch Time Compliments
We were sitting at the kitchen table for lunch yesterday, and I made a request, “Riley. Tell me something good about your brother!” Munching on a piece of apple* she said, “Well, he’s fun to play with and he does … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, family, homeschooling, special needs siblings
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