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what I learned in march
Today I’m linking up with Emily P. Freeman at Chatting at the Sky to share what we learned in March. Here’s what Emily has to say about the practice: “At the end of every month, we have a regular practice here of looking back before moving forward. While some of the deeper, more in-process things I may keep… Continue reading
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book report: chapter 3 (march)
I ended last year with some very specific goals for myself in 2015. One of those goals was to read more. Instead of waiting until the end of the year to make one gigantic list, I am going to post a monthly book report of what I’ve been reading. And instead of just listing the titles, I… Continue reading
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sharing our stories
This sums up where I am with my draft of my book. I am writing publicly for my blog almost daily. The manuscript, I’m almost afraid to open the door when I take long breaks from editing and revising it. Here’s to finding the courage of the lion and talking myself down from my… Continue reading
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five – alive
At the end of this first quarter of the year, I am pleased to report that I have five plants alive and thriving here at our hacienda. One of my goals for this year was to bring some live plants into the house…and keep them alive. I started with three, had some trouble with one… Continue reading
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the g-string
In the late summer of 2012, a few months before Ryan left for a tour in Afghanistan, he bought a guitar. He’d had some musical experience growing up. He took piano for a few years and knew some basic reading of music, but for the most part, I can say that he has taught himself… Continue reading
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permission
This year, I have made it a priority to ensure that I get myself back on track in many areas I have neglected. There have been many transitions over the past few years and what I am learning is that stream-of-change isn’t unique to me, to military spouses, or even just to women and mothers.… Continue reading
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sharing our stories
The more I read about writing, the more I am convinced that investing in the observation of our lives and the role God plays as the Author of our stories is one of the most valuable endeavors we can pursue. I may never be a famous writer in the eyes of the world. That’s not… Continue reading
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the state of our garden
Officially, our seeds we started are out. Ryan plans to purchase and invest in a better quality of starter plants. I think I knew this fact all along. I think I was just antsy to start the process and took matters into my own hands with the seeds. Doing things right is better than doing… Continue reading
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look up, you’re in the end zone
The other day, I came into our den to find that Ryan had recruited our kids to sit and watch an older sports movie called “Facing the Giants.” It was mildly popular when it came out but what it lacks in blockbuster appeal, it more than makes up for in inspiration. I was in and… Continue reading
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teach them diligently [saving]
One of my goals for this year is to continue teaching my children some skills to make them more independent of me. A focus of our learning around here is to take full advantage of all the learning we can in and around the home. In addition to math, science, and languages, I feel it’s my duty to help… Continue reading
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