Taking Away or Really Giving More?

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How many times over the years have we heard someone say,  “I don’t want to have more kids because I don’t want to  ‘take away’ from the ones I have.” Clearly implying that to bring another home  would be a negative  thing in their existing children’s lives,  rather than a positive thing. This Mom of…

Please Forgive My Error

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A few days back I did a post rejoicing that Christine and Sol and their children were home.  I usually am so cautious and review all things carefully, but in the midst of the move and continual company, I hastily wrote the joyous report. I then heard that they were actually not home.  I felt…

Benjamin

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So, yesterday ol’ Mr. Benjamin woke up to find that this ‘other mother’ of his had taken the liberty to lobby for a sweet wife for him. I told him that there are some times when it is better to ask forgiveness than permission.   He laughed and laughed. What a great sport. We spent the…

MomOfManyHarmony.com

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The other day Dw and I got a Facebook message. It was from our Tyler’s best friend when he was growing up. {His mom is one of my dearest friends too.} As it turns out he was going to be in Phoenix on business and said,  “I know you guys have just moved, I would…

Our Hero Son…

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Our Yellow Ribbon is up again.  And the familiar ache in our hearts is ever present. Our tears always right at the brim of our eyes.  Precious son, you are our hero. May Almighty God be your shield and your defender. May He be your rear guard. May His wisdom be your wisdom. May His…

Over At Our Home…

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I think that sometimes people can look at some one else and say, “They always get everything they want.”  And just in case you ever thought that about us, herein lies a story that proves that theory wrong {like many of our stories have already done, but just in case you forgot}. Remember a few…

Joining Hands Around the World

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As most of the world knows the state of Colorado, and particularly Colorado Springs, is experiencing an onslaught of devastating wildfires.   The damages are catastrophic and it is not even close to over. There are also fires in California, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Idaho, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania {there may be others}.  …

One More Way

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Dw and I have long said, that we truly believe many want to do something for the orphan.  Most just don’t know where to begin.  Here’s a beautiful opportunity to do something with just a few simple ‘clicks’.   Project Hopeful is a non-profit that began in hopes of educating and encouraging people worldwide to…

An Update: Sol and Christine

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This morning their blog said that in the midst of the literal prison they found themselves in, a pastor passed Sol a Bible and opening it,  Sol’s eyes fell on the words of Psalm 31. Isn’t it just like the Lord to do that?  Providing just what we need at just the exact moment. Their…