Returning Good For Evil

It seems that no matter where I turn these days, this particular topic keeps popping back up. Believe me, I have tried to get away from it. The thought comes up in my mind and I instantly start scrambling to think of something else. Every time it comes back up it is as if I am screaming "No, God, ask me to do anything else and I will, but not this!"We have been through some very difficult trials with our extended family. We have been broken-hearted...

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Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

Do you ever wake up with a song in your heart? I did this morning, I woke up singing "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow". Perhaps it is because we have added the singing of this song to end our meals. When we have finished eating we all join hands, just as we do for prayer, and sing the hymn together. The children absolutely love this new tradition, even little Joshua is trying to sing along. There is something so beautiful about the sound...

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Stitching and Growing Up

I finished stitching my Bible cover to match the bookmark I made. I have been so blessed by a dear friend who sent to me a package of cross-stitching supplies, she was so kind and generous and her sweetness has truly been a precious gift. I know I will think of her whenever I am stitching!My little ones have been just blossoming it seems. Joshua is really beginning to talk in clear and understandable sentences. It seems like every day new words just...

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Stitching and Schooling

We've had some busy days around here. Some good, some not-so good. We have all been fighting through a yucky little cold bug. Nothing serious, just bad enough to make us not feel good, but not bad enough to have to stay in bed. It has made the boys rather cranky, which I am quite sure has made me a little cranky as well. I just keep reminding myself that this will soon pass, and that we will not feel this yucky forever :).I did finish the little...

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