This year was one of my favorite Christmases ever. Maybe it was because I went to the Holy Lands right before Christmas. Maybe it was because my girl is home from Scotland. It could be it was just the perfect combination of faith, family and friends. … More Twelve Things That Made My Christmas Extra Special
Having my son come home for the weekend was a perfect way to end the summer. An added treat was getting to visit with a couple of his friends. … More Why Summer’s Last Hurrah Was So Special
You never know how a kind word or action will affect someone else’s life. If you feel that little nudge to show kindness toward someone, act on it. You won’t regret it. … More It Was Just a Cupcake and a Card
It has been ten years since my boy graduated from high school and went on an epic trip to the mountains with some friends. Sometimes, when it’s quiet, I can still hear the sound of their voices from that one last hurrah. … More Did You Hear That? Memories of Voices in the Mountains
It’s good to have friends to share the milestones of life. … More The Unsurpassed Joy of Celebrating Milestones With Friends
Circumstances seem worse when we are facing them alone. Fellowship with others gives you the encouragement you need to face the circumstances of life. … More Fellowship: The Simple Cure for Feelings of Isolation
Have you ever had trouble finding the right word to express a feeling? Why not make up your own word? We did. Let me know if you like it. … More Dear Mr. Webster
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exploring life now that our small people have all grown up
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Growing older with silliness, high spirits and a lot of heart.
"The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the upmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences." ~Eleanor Roosevelt
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About travel, food, family, and the quirks of living abroad in Germany, England, and Turkey.
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