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I am a wife and a mother of 2 grown children, a believer in God and follower of Jesus Christ. I love to travel, read and be creative. I used to have a Welsh Corgi named Higgins but now I have a Labradoodle named Boone who is my baby. I love the beach, the mountains and anything English.

Mothers & Daughters and Daughters & Mothers

May 11, 2017

On this Mother’s Day weekend I want to recognize the bond shared by mothers and daughters. I am blessed to have a wonderful mom and a wonderful daughter. … More Mothers & Daughters and Daughters & Mothers

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A Letter To My Younger Self

May 4, 2017

Have you ever thought about what you would say if you could write a letter to your younger self? What warnings or encouragements would you share? Here is what I would say to my younger self. … More A Letter To My Younger Self

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The Truth About Saying Farewell to a Place

April 27, 2017

It’s hard to say goodbye to a place where so many memories are stored, even if you have never lived there. … More The Truth About Saying Farewell to a Place

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Ten Important Things I Have Learned Living in the Empty Nest – The 100th Post

April 20, 2017

I’m excited to share my 100th post – things I’ve learned in the empty nest. I tried to think of 100 but came up with 10 instead. … More Ten Important Things I Have Learned Living in the Empty Nest – The 100th Post

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Malchus’s Tale: An Easter Story

April 13, 2017

Sometimes, when I am reading my Bible, I will come across a person mentioned and contemplate their story. We know much about people in scripture like Moses or Paul, but, what about those obscure characters in the Biblical narrative whose name may only appear once? I like to imagine their story. Here is an example. … More Malchus’s Tale: An Easter Story

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My Favorite Traveling Partner

April 6, 2017

Today’s post is coming to you from the great state of Texas! … More My Favorite Traveling Partner

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Coming Full Circle – The Evolution of a Dream

March 30, 2017

Years ago, I dreamed about having children. Now that my two are grown, my dreams are changing. … More Coming Full Circle – The Evolution of a Dream

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Forever Looking Up

March 23, 2017

Puffy white clouds make me think of my girl. But they also make me think of more spiritual things. Read about it here. … More Forever Looking Up

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Delighted To Be A Little Bit Irish

March 16, 2017

I recently did one of those DNA tests and was delighted to find I’m a little bit Irish! … More Delighted To Be A Little Bit Irish

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Family Worship Miles Apart

March 9, 2017

We were worshipping as a family, just not in the same place. … More Family Worship Miles Apart

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Penning Pansies

Your Last Day On Earth

Everything Bagel Blog

Helpful Insight About Everything! Business, Travel, Food and Family!

Moonlight Reflections

Musings from a die-hard night owl

Waking up on the Wrong Side of 50

Navigating the second half of my life

Valerie Cullers

Navigating the World from a Christian Perspective

The Godly Chic Diaries

BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH

Life Stories and Beyond

Lisa Batten Kunkleman

wisdom from the doublewide

common sense for life

Cozy Intrigue ~ Janet Campbell

The cozy place for mysteries, intrigue, inspiration, and fun. Let's get cozy!

Joann Claypoole ~ Dreamdove's Flights Of Fancy

Welcome to my messy nest. Where inspirational, whimsical, and mysterious stories about life, love, and nature take flight.

This Much I Know

exploring life now that our small people have all grown up

Time With Our Creator

LEARNING TO PRAY PERSONAL, POWERFUL PRAYERS

Love Travelling Blog

Travel diaries providing inspiration for planning the perfect trip

Hope found in M.E.

Hope in Midlife with a Chronic Illness

OVER THE HILL on the YELLOW BRICK ROAD

Growing older with silliness, high spirits and a lot of heart.

Traveling Feete

Janyre Tromp Author Website

Celebrating Beauty Even When It Isn’t Pretty

#uphillbattle

Not About Me

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