i never once forgot about this blog series, but have had pangs of guilt over not posting these last few days, for sure! this weekend, my parents took the boys for two full nights so that kenny and i could celebrate our anniversary (10 years!!!!). we had the best time fine-dining, antiquing, eating bakery goods
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recently i suffered a strained lower back which kept me from being comfortable in any position, but gave me a few days off from my normal house duties. which was humbling. because i had to really trust that the house wouldn’t melt or explode without my constant care and straightening up. today, i am caring
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last wednesday, i introduced to you the physical heartbeat of our home: our kitchen table. i encouraged you to keep your family meal table healthy and clean, organized and always ready to nourish your family. if you watched last night’s republican debate, charlie rose was the lead moderator and just like he does on his
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there are several valuable benefits that we’re already experiencing from our homeschooling life. but one of those things pops up on a daily basis: flexibility! ~ taking a day off when we need/want to, and making it up any day of the week. ~ being able to “do school” any time, any day of the
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when we lived in pittsburgh, kenny and i were members of Church of the Ascension, an episcopal church where we were later married. i was so fortunate to be able to serve on the Altar Guild for several years while we were there. if you ever find yourself in a liturgical worship service and have
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sorry about the late posting of yesterday’s “rest” post. it was meant to go up yesterday, to prepare your heart and mind for today’s day of rest! it is just about peak leaf season in our part of the world. the trees are bursting with their autumn colors, and the sun is making them shine
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(click a line to listen…and rest) come to me, you weary one… and I will give you rest, for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light take Me upon you, I will give you rest.
this is what i look forward to these days: chilly, fog-filled mornings alone on a track. i’ve missed it so much this week, as i’ve been trying to take care of my lower back which gave out on me last saturday morning unexpectedly. i realized how much i take advantage of a strong back. every
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believe it or not, when you choose to homeschool, you do still get “me-time,” and “girlfriend time.” your kids also get lots of friends of all ages to see regularly. today is such a day for us. my bookclub is meeting at my home this morning. i’m blessed to hang out with great friends every other
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