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Tribute
Today's my husband's birthday, so this post is dedicated to him. My husband is not one to be the center of attention, so I'm doing this...

itallstartsintheho
Sep 7, 20233 min read


3-2-1
I had three, then two, and now just one. We dropped off my daughter at college on Friday and then moved my son to his dorm the following...

itallstartsintheho
Aug 29, 20232 min read


Learning to Follow Jesus
A dear couple who my family loves and adores wrote a book together—Learning to Follow Jesus, by Dr. Gene and Lauren Lloyd. When the book...

itallstartsintheho
Aug 24, 20232 min read


A League of Their Own
Have you heard of a sport called nine-man volleyball? It's similar to the traditional volleyball game, but yet different. Like its...

itallstartsintheho
Aug 16, 20232 min read


Generations
My youngest volunteered at VBS last week. He was a counselor last year, too, but this year was a little different since he's a high...

itallstartsintheho
Aug 8, 20232 min read


Connection
I love long drives with my family because it gives us uninterrupted time to be with one another. Instead of being on our phones or having...

itallstartsintheho
Jul 26, 20232 min read


Problem Solver
I can remember when my kids were learning how to walk; they would stumble and fall every few steps. And when they first started, my...

itallstartsintheho
Jul 19, 20232 min read


Legacy
We had the beautiful honor of celebrating my dad's 90th birthday this past weekend. It's one of those milestones that not everyone gets...

itallstartsintheho
Jul 11, 20232 min read


Words of Wisdom
My youngest son was invited to a sleepover at his friend's house. It wasn't for a birthday party or anything significant but four...

itallstartsintheho
Jul 5, 20232 min read


His Nature
I like to speak declarations over my children before they leave the house, and one particular morning was no different. I said the usual...

itallstartsintheho
Jun 29, 20232 min read


Vision Test
When I was younger, around 17-18, my optometrist told me I had 20/10 vision. I didn't know what it meant back then, just that it was...

itallstartsintheho
Jun 21, 20232 min read


Siblings
My daughter graduated from high school last week. Seeing her walk across the stage with her classmates was a bittersweet moment. Even...

itallstartsintheho
Jun 13, 20233 min read


Applause, Please!
Over the last few months, I have attended different graduations and celebrations. During most of the events, the master of ceremonies,...

itallstartsintheho
Jun 6, 20231 min read


Spring Cleaning
We had our seasonal big cleaning day as a family. We cleaned the nooks and crannies that we could reach. We purged bags upon bags of...

itallstartsintheho
May 30, 20232 min read


Achievers
I had the opportunity to attend an award ceremony at my daughter's high school. It was an invitation-only event for those who would be...

itallstartsintheho
May 27, 20232 min read


In the Process
Even after many years of watching and supporting my son in volleyball, I'm still learning the game. You can find me always asking one of...

itallstartsintheho
May 18, 20232 min read


Take the Picture
I love sifting through photos. I have many printed, some placed in frames and albums and others in boxes. But most are stored on my phone...

itallstartsintheho
May 10, 20231 min read


Lost and Found
My husband and I try to pray together every morning. Some days it's sitting in our family room or in our office. And then other times...

itallstartsintheho
May 3, 20232 min read


Lines
Starting in my late 20's, I have been more conscious of my skin. I'm not an expert by any means, but I do try to use the proper skin...

itallstartsintheho
Apr 26, 20232 min read


Rough Edges
Part II - Post written a couple of weeks ago. My son had another game we were privileged to attend this past Saturday. It was his last...

itallstartsintheho
Apr 18, 20232 min read
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