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Aron • Family • Ivan • Owen • Parenting

Year Three, and We’re Down to Two

July 14, 2017May 9, 2020Mary Jo4 Comments on Year Three, and We’re Down to Two

I am preparing for our third year of homeschool, and Owen’s first year of public school.  He asked us at the end of last year if he could go to the public school this fall, and we decided that if he felt ready we would let him go. 

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Aron • Bible Heroes • Everyday Life • Obedience • Parenting • Writing

The Practice of Obedience

February 3, 2015July 6, 2020Mary Jo2 Comments on The Practice of Obedience

I knew he wanted to sit in the front seat and there were no cars waiting on us at the car line drop off, so I suggested he get out now and move up to the passenger seat beside me. Instead of obeying, he lingered, looking at the cars behind us, distrust…

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America • Aron • Crafting • Crazy Ideas • Everyday Life • Family • Parenting • Sewing • True To Life Stories • Writing

Faith Comes by Hearing

April 15, 2014May 9, 2020Mary Jo1 Comment on Faith Comes by Hearing

I took the new black nylon diamond out of the back of my van hoping the wind would sustain it. Aron ran along beside me mostly disinterested in kite flying when there was a playground within sight. I wasn’t trying to test his patients but I wanted to…

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America • Arden Court • Aron • Everyday Life • Friends • House • Ivan • Owen • Parenting • True To Life Stories • Writing

Followed by Mercy

September 26, 2013July 15, 2020Mary Jo2 Comments on Followed by Mercy

In a matter of minutes I was presented with two scenarios, I am either a poor example of protection and security over my children, or a rich one.

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Aron • Everyday Life • Family • Friends • Ivan • Marriage • Owen • Parenting • Writing

My Everything

August 26, 2013July 15, 2020Mary Jo3 Comments on My Everything

I see so many quotes, articles, messages, letters, all sorts of wordy ways to say how important someone is to someone else.

I understand it’s important to communicate these things. I understand how heartfelt and sincere everyone is.

I can’t jo…

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Aron • Family • Friends • Parenting

Helper, the Friendly Lion

August 3, 2013February 26, 2021Mary Jo4 Comments on Helper, the Friendly Lion

Summer break is officially over. Friday was the first day for of school for our boys. It was a big day, a big weekend and a big joy.

My fun loving, social boy, Aron, has been ready for school for months and months. He’s been chomping at the bit to…

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Aron • Everyday Life • Family • Ivan • Menu and Cooking • Owen

Tuesday Refreshment

May 24, 2013November 21, 2017Mary Jo1 Comment on Tuesday Refreshment

I know it’s Friday, but I want to talk about Tuesday for a minute.

The boys and I had such a refreshing dinner Tuesday evening. Two of the little guys had field day at school and that means Aron and I had field day too. Aron joined right in the com…

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Aron • Everyday Life • Family • Home Remedies • House

Done With Finishing

May 8, 2013November 21, 2017Mary Jo3 Comments on Done With Finishing

“I didn’t get anything done.” The words hang around me constantly. Nagging “guilt flies” that swarm about my face in irritating flashes of my cluttered scenery.

The dryer door open, clothes half unloaded.

The living room half dusted, fluff a…

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Aron • Crafting • Crazy Ideas • Crochet • Family • Florida • Sewing • Travel

The Case of the Mobile Crafter

March 20, 2013November 21, 2017Mary Jo2 Comments on The Case of the Mobile Crafter

I saw this:

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Aron • Everyday Life • Family • Ivan • Owen • Parenting • Writing

They Upend Me

March 15, 2013July 15, 2020Mary Jo1 Comment on They Upend Me

And I’ve learned, that someone who is poured out, can’t be upended. I’ve learned that I find refreshment in refreshing them. I’ve learned that it is only when I insist on keeping myself upright, that I am losing control.

I’ve wondered why they dump it all out…

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