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JANUARY 2024 - After what seemed like a short Christmas Break, I started back to work on Monday, January 8th. GW went back to work on Friday, January 5th. McKenzie was to begin her second semester on Wednesday, January 17th but was delayed due to snow. My school lost Spring Break this year due to... Continue Reading →
In years past, I have titled these "Lessons Of". I've already changed the title line of this one a few times - Lessons of 2023 - 2023 - Recap of 2023 - to finally "Reflections of 2023". As I begin reflecting, I find the same is true this year as years past. January and February... Continue Reading →
The beginning of the year is a blur. I started off with great intentions of posting every day - that lasted a big five days. With McKenzie's graduation in May, we worked hard to secure all of the things she desired for her celebration. We lived in the moments clear through the day of graduation.... Continue Reading →
I honestly can say that I do not even remember what I did January, February or March. I looked back in my day planner and the things listed in those months were birthdays and days off of school - no rushing to here to there back to here only to go there again. A nod... Continue Reading →
Dear 2020, First of all, I want to say thank you for everything. I mean that will all sincerity. I've read other letters written about you and all the bad things you had to offer. Yes, we could have done without a lot of drama but isn't that every year? I think you are getting... Continue Reading →
I started this post in January...... working on it again in March.... and here we are in April..and now June....🤦🏼♀️ Happy New Year! Where in the world did 2019 go? Let alone the last 20 years!! Our family took off to the Great Smoky Mountains four days after Christmas and have spent the last week... Continue Reading →
Lessons of 2018 ~ As I reflect on 2018, I must admit it has been a blur. So many people I have spoken with have the same sentiment. Where has the year gone..... I can tell you - it has gone F A S T. Last year, I made a post called Lessons of 2017.... Continue Reading →
Lessons of 2017 ~ What have I learned? What will I take into 2018 with me? What will I leave behind in 2017? I have learned that God is good all of the time and that God's Grace is sufficient. I have learned that if I stop and listen to all the things around me... Continue Reading →
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