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Tag Archives: marriage
All I Want for Christmas is…
Dear Santa, Hello from Indiana. I hope you and the Mrs. are well. How are the elves? I’m hoping they aren’t too sleep-deprived during this last minute holiday rush in the workshop. I’m so excited that Christmas is just days … Continue reading
Posted in christmas, Faith, Family Life, God, gratitude, humor, inspiration, kids, life lessons, love, trials, Uncategorized
Tagged children, faith, family, family humor, god, happiness, humor, inspiration, life lessons, love, marriage, motherhood, parenting
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Romance: It’s in the Eye of the Beholder
“4 out of 9?” said my husband, “And you posted my score on Facebook?” I giggled sheepishly, “yes, but I also said you were a good husband…” Okay, perhaps I hadn’t thought through my comment. I’d taken one of those … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, In the Beginning, inspiration, kids, life lessons, love, marriage, Uncategorized
Tagged faith, family, kiss, life lessons, love, marriage, romance, romantic, valentine's day
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Why it’s Good to Be in the Right Place at the Right Time
I love the way it just all fell together. And there’s nothing better than getting to see a bit of romance in action. We were on a girlfriend getaway in Fort Myers beach. After getting lunch out and spending the … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, gratitude, inspiration, life lessons, marriage, travel
Tagged belief, happiness, hope, life, life lessons, love, marriage, romance
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Here’s What I’m Thinking…
photo courtesy of therapytoronto.ca What ‘cha thinking about? It’s a classic question I used to ask my husband. And when I asked, in return, I often got a blank look to go with his very long pause. And then, … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, humor, kids, life lessons, marriage, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged family, humor, husbands, marriage
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Learning to Live in the Present
We were at a local diner waiting for our food to arrive. “Every time I go out to eat,” says my father as he looks around the restaurant; “people are staring at their phones.” I of course, was staring at … Continue reading
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Tagged books, family, family life, inspiration, life lessons, marriage
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How to Know if He’s the One, Even after Two Decades of Life Together
I’d said it with pride, but when he pointed out the truth, my stomach suddenly lurched. “22 years, huh? Why you’re only three years away from your silver wedding anniversary.” Silver Wedding Anniversary? What?! That’s an anniversary for old … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family Life, humor, inspiration, life lessons, marriage, Uncategorized
Tagged family, happiness, inspiration, life lessons, love, marriage, motherhood
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