When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers,
they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be
burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you.
~ Isaiah 43:2 ~

 I’m humbled and blessed to be given this award by my friend Deanne Crawford for what she calls my “insightful” writings. Thank you Deanne, for choosing my site for this award and being such a blessing and encouragement to me.

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That’s the sound I’m making now that our planning weekend is over.
This was really a different planning time than we’ve had in the past. We stayed home for the third year in a row. We’ve done this since we moved to 7+ acres in the country where we tend to feel like we’re on vacation. [...]

Yes, I know that was a while ago, but my days have just gotten away from me.
I’m beginning to feel like I’m part of a soap opera.
I thought – we’ve got the car all settled, we’ll celebrate Christmas and New Year’s, and get back to school.
It was not to be.
Friday, January 4th at 4 am [...]