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Everyday Life • Family • Ivan • Owen

Decisions

May 24, 2010Mary Jo6 Comments on Decisions

Well, after lots of praying and talking Kris and I have come to a conclusion on what we need to do for the boys this fall. Owen will continue at MJCA next year while Ivan will start pre-school at home with mommy and a yet to be determined curriculum.…

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Everyday Life • Family • Ivan • Limerick Friday • Marriage • Owen

Lost Art

May 21, 2010August 10, 2022Mary Jo5 Comments on Lost Art

A young man named Arthur McFhenWeaved a tale and a vision in penWhen his wife deigned to lookShe said, “This is no book!”So he took to accounting againSchool is almost over for the year. Owen is excited about summer break and things are movi…

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Arden Court • Aron • Church • Everyday Life • Family • Ivan • Owen

A is for Allergy

April 15, 2010Mary Jo7 Comments on A is for Allergy

We have been dealing with Allergies this week. I am ill equipped in terms of medication or anything of that nature, but we have been praying a lot and the boys are showing great attitudes despite their discomfort.Owen was the first to show symptoms.…

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Arden Court • Aron • Church • Everyday Life • Family • House • Ivan • Limerick Friday • Owen • Women's Ministry

A Cheesy Limerick, & Much More

March 12, 2010July 7, 2020Mary Jo8 Comments on A Cheesy Limerick, & Much More

A troubled young woman named Freida,
Had a deep fear of Chester the Cheetah.
In the panic that seized,
She swore off all cheese,
From fresh Feta to rubber Velveeta.

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Arden Court • Aron • Brent Gambrell Ministries • Church • Everyday Life • Family • Florida • House • Images Creative Group • Ivan • Limerick Friday • Michigan • Owen • Sewing • Women's Ministry

Completely Unfair

February 26, 2010July 3, 2021Mary Jo5 Comments on Completely Unfair

The Saturday sunshine and air,
Brought sweet fragrance to Abigail’s hair.
But the next day that came,
Caused poor Abby to claim,
“Sunday rain is completely unfair.”

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Everyday Life • Family • Owen • Sunday School

A Few Thoughts Before Coffee

February 15, 2010Mary Jo4 Comments on A Few Thoughts Before Coffee

We have snow again. The roads are pretty slick according to Kris who left about 30 minutes ago to meet someone for coffee downtown. His admonition was “don’t leave the house.” I don’t usually have much trouble there. I don’t like to leave the house a…

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Arden Court • Aron • Family • Ivan • Limerick Friday • Owen

That’s Not Your Valentine

February 12, 2010July 7, 2020Mary Jo5 Comments on That’s Not Your Valentine

Annika Desiree Stine,
Had some trouble discerning the line.
Her Faux pas occurred,
When she tried to secure,
Someone’s beau for her own Valentine.

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Aron • Brent Gambrell Ministries • Everyday Life • Family • Ivan • Limerick Friday • Michigan • Owen

The Haitian Sensation

February 5, 2010May 20, 2020Mary Jo6 Comments on The Haitian Sensation

My Brother and other relationtook a trip but not a vacationThey loaded a rigfor a goodwill gigand they called it the Haitian Sensation

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Arden Court • Aron • Everyday Life • Family • Ivan • Owen

Getting Caught Up

January 19, 2010January 6, 2021Mary Jo1 Comment on Getting Caught Up

We had a few snow days recently. There was actual snow and it did effect the roads to some degree, but it was disappointing in terms of snow accumulation. It snowed almost non-stop for several days. It was very, very cold and stayed cold for quite…

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Aron • Church • Everyday Life • Family • Florida • Ivan • Owen

Tallahassee…Boy am I Behind

January 13, 2010January 6, 2021Mary Jo5 Comments on Tallahassee…Boy am I Behind

We went to Tallahassee for New Years. The Kelso family has for years made New Years their annual get together for the holidays. There is a dinner at the restaurant of Grandma’s choice (that’s code for Chinese buffet) on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Da…

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