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“Letting Go”

It has taken some time to write about this topic. I wanted to be sure I didn’t sound like the cry baby mom that I am. I am not apologizing for my tears, I take great pride in owning them. … Continue reading

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I saw the sign

“I saw the sign, it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign”…….. (Ace of Base, 2011) I wanted to write about something that recently occurred to me. In my last blog I wrote about a “holy 2×4” slapping me … Continue reading

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Are you there God? it’s me…..

Over the last three years I have had a subscription to the “Gather” magazine. It is a small publication put out by the Women of the ELCA, based in Chicago. It contains several different articles, related to a particular theme … Continue reading

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The Pastor’s Wife

This blog is different from my last few blogs. But I didn’t realize how much this topic bothers me. When people ask me what my husband does, I always stop and think. Depending on who’s asking, my reply is typically, … Continue reading

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Time to start the packing.

Today, I used technology, Skype, to speak with Becky. It was helpful to getting things started and the boxes packed for college. There is still a lot to due, but at least we started. After all she moves out Aug … Continue reading

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A Reason a Season or a Lifetime

A R E A S O N A S E A S O N O R A L I F E T I M E People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you … Continue reading

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All mixed up…….

All mixed up, Sorry this is a long blog……….. The latest bible parable I’m contemplating: Luke 15 11:32 (NIV) The Parable of the Lost Son 11 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one … Continue reading

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To be or not to be…..

To be or not to be a parent……that’s the question. Dictionary on line defines the word parent “a father or mother, an ancestor, precursor, or progenitor, a source, origin, or cause, a protector or guardian.” Ask any parent out there … Continue reading

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WOW!

I know this is repeating myself a little, but I realized recently I have made it through some very big life changes in a short time. I’m surprised how I have handled all these challenges. Okay yes, I did need … Continue reading

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Tick Tock There’s the Clock

There is only 24 hours in a day. I like many others always want more of it, but only when it fits my needs. This day, is a big day at Wartburg Theological Seminary. This day on February 19, 2014, … Continue reading

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