There is something in this world that we never seem to have enough of. We can’t buy more of it and once we spend it — it’s gone forever. We can’t freeze it or hold on to it — even in the moments when we desperately try to. It keeps going…
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Grief
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How Are You Doing?
“How are you doing?” is a question that I was asked more times than I can count within those initial days and weeks after my dad passed away. It’s just what people say and it was completely expected, but it was hard to answer. I had never really thought about…
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Asking Questions
Are you someone who likes to ask questions? Do you take the time to ask questions for better understanding or simply because you think you already know the answer? Over the last few months, I’ve learned that I need to become much better at asking questions — and then actually…
Grief
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Take the Picture!
May 8, 2022 was Mother’s Day. We had baby dedications at church and since we were dedicating our second son, my dad came to church. That afternoon we went to my parents house and spent time with my dad, went on a walk, and then had dinner once my mom…
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Grieving Well
Grief. It’s one of those things that I find uncomfortable to say the least. I don’t enjoy it and I’m not the best at dealing with it. I told myself that I was going to grieve the loss of my dad well because I didn’t grieve the loss of our…
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Flour, Water, and Salt
Have you ever made something that only used a few ingredients and been amazed at what can be created with them? I embarked on a journey last year to learn how to make Sourdough bread and while I wouldn’t consider myself a master by any means, I can definitely make…
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Happy Thanksgiving Eve!
Happy Thanksgiving Eve! I’m so excited for tomorrow — it’s one of my favorite holidays and is really the kick-off of the holiday season for me. I so enjoy all the delicious food and getting together with family. There’s something special about the holiday season and it’s filled with memories…
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The Speed of Change
As I was driving the other day and seeing all the beauty in the changing colors of the trees, I realized something. When a tree begins to change colors, it doesn’t happen all at once. All the leaves on a tree don’t change at the exact same time, all the…