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Ripple Effect
We made a trip to Pennsylvania during the President's Day weekend. This time, it was to watch, support, and cheer for my...

itallstartsintheho
Feb 22, 20222 min read


Friends
I have a lot to share this week, but I will split it with another blog post for another time. There's too much to weigh and marinate that...

itallstartsintheho
Feb 15, 20223 min read


Have a Seat
This past weekend was the first volleyball tournament of the season I was able to attend. I was beyond excited to physically watch my...

itallstartsintheho
Feb 8, 20224 min read


We Need to Do Better!
We need to do better! We don't have an excuse! We are responsible! A couple of weeks ago, a local high school had a shooting in one of...

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Feb 1, 20223 min read


Daily Prayers
I'm sure we all agree prayer is vital to our lives. But sometimes, we don't know what to pray specifically. So I gathered a few...

itallstartsintheho
Jan 25, 20221 min read


Copy-Cat
Like most people, one of my goals for 2022 is to be physically fit and healthy. I have continued my exercise regime from last year by...

itallstartsintheho
Jan 18, 20223 min read


Step by Step
I received a vacuum for Christmas. Actually, I bought this gift for myself because we desperately needed a new one. So for clarification,...

itallstartsintheho
Jan 11, 20223 min read


Prepare For Entry
Happy New Year! Praying January is developing strong for you! My family and I are motivated to establish a firm foundation for 2022 and...

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Jan 4, 20221 min read


Word for the Year
Wow! My last post for 2021. Thanks so much for riding along on this adventure with me. Some days I wanted to push the emergency brake...

itallstartsintheho
Dec 28, 20212 min read


Mute
Since the pandemic last year, I have watched my son play at his volleyball tournaments via my cellphone. One of the coaches streams the...

itallstartsintheho
Dec 21, 20211 min read


Reason for the Season
It will be 11 days until Christmas by the time you read this. Are you ready? I'm not. Time is flashing by, and I can't catch up. Maybe...

itallstartsintheho
Dec 14, 20212 min read


Microwave or Slow Cooker
Many of you have high pain tolerances and can handle it pretty well. For some, you take two Advil and call it a day. For others, all...

itallstartsintheho
Dec 7, 20212 min read


A Penny For Your Thoughts
I am a failure. I have failed as a daughter. I failed as a wife. I failed as a mother. I failed as a friend. The list runs several feet...

itallstartsintheho
Dec 1, 20211 min read


Poetic Praise
I have been reading and meditating on this passage daily, sometimes every few hours. I share this with you today so it may bring you hope...

itallstartsintheho
Nov 23, 20212 min read


Thanks-a-Million
This season has been very, very tough. At every turn, something has turned upside down. I don't perceive myself as a pessimist, but...

itallstartsintheho
Nov 16, 20212 min read


Outside the Lines
One of my favorite hobbies as a young girl was coloring. I owned all kinds of coloring books with nature scenes with animals, princesses,...

itallstartsintheho
Nov 9, 20212 min read


Red Card
I love watching my kiddos play sports or be involved in competitive activities. I appreciate their grit and perseverance in pursuing...

itallstartsintheho
Nov 2, 20212 min read


Parenting
A friend heard my oldest was turning 18 on Friday, so she asked me for parenting advice. And this was my response... Parenting is no...

itallstartsintheho
Oct 26, 20212 min read


Daily Manna
A couple of weeks ago, we did our family devotional and parked ourselves on a popular passage. One I probably listened to a hundred times...

itallstartsintheho
Oct 19, 20212 min read


Treasure Hunt
A couple of weeks ago, I had a date with some girlfriends and planned on wearing one of my favorite bracelets, one that goes with...

itallstartsintheho
Oct 12, 20213 min read
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