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How I Cook

June 28, 2011Mary Jo13 Comments on How I Cook

Tell me I’m not the only one who does this.

Taco Soup Recipe for Tonight and Tonight Only:

1/2 can of tomato juice
1/2 can of Rotel (the other half is already mixed in the left-over black beans)
undetermined amount of left-over black beans with…

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Taking It All In

June 27, 2011July 8, 2020Mary Jo2 Comments on Taking It All In

Some days it’s almost like you can smell the goodness of God. There is a freshness to life and all that is going on, like the sweet smell of honeysuckle wafting in through the screen door. I love days like that. I love those moments where a stillness…

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Everyday Life • Family • House • Marriage • Writing

Do You See It?

June 20, 2011May 14, 2020Mary Jo7 Comments on Do You See It?

Do you see my new blogskin? It was a hard fought battle, but I finally got it.

Okay, so it wasn’t really a battle. It was just a long wait.

Kris and I went to the Opryland Hotel on Friday evening and stayed until Saturday around lunchtime. Our…

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Arden Court • Church • Everyday Life • Family • Friends • India • Mission Trips • Travel • Writing

A Long Flight Home

May 25, 2011Mary JoLeave a Comment on A Long Flight Home

Yesterday was the longest Tuesday I’ve ever had. It started in Delhi and ended in Mount Juliet and was a full 35 hours long. I know there are only 24 hours in a day but the 10 and a half hour time difference came into play and to be honest…I’m still…

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Arden Court • Church • Family • Friends • Marriage

“Are You Excited?”

May 15, 2011July 8, 2020Mary Jo3 Comments on “Are You Excited?”

I’m leaving TODAY for India. Am I excited? That’s the question that I’ve fielded non-stop for the past couple of weeks. The answer isn’t what people want to hear. So I try to soften it, but I can’t lie, do the dance and just say what they want. I ju…

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Everyday Life • Family • House

These Things

May 3, 2011Mary Jo5 Comments on These Things

There are baskets in the corner full of fresh and untouched bouquets of fabric pastels and contrasting darks.There are bowls on the counter bearing colorful reminders and boasting of a healthy morning banquet.There are blankets unfolded in their…

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

We Colored Easter Eggs, And That’s All I Have to Say About That

April 25, 2011July 6, 2020Mary Jo1 Comment on We Colored Easter Eggs, And That’s All I Have to Say About That
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Aron • Everyday Life • Family • House • Ivan • Parenting

Mary’s Messy Melancholy Morning

April 7, 2011July 6, 2020Mary Jo10 Comments on Mary’s Messy Melancholy Morning

I have had the most emotionally heavy week. It’s got to be some kind of hormone thing, but it has tested my ability to walk in joy. I’m not a wreck, but I have had moments of melt-down and I couldn’t even make up a reason for it. Which is probably goo…

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Arden Court • Church • Family • Friends • House • Sunday School • Women's Ministry

The Distaff Side Retreat

March 29, 2011Mary Jo5 Comments on The Distaff Side Retreat

Formerly known as the “Total Woman Retreat” our third annual women’s overnight event went well I think. The ladies arrived on Friday evening and loaded my kitchen island with all manor of treats and snacks. We conversed, nibbled, claimed sleeping quart…

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Arden Court • Everyday Life • Family • Marriage

Super Moon

March 24, 2011Mary Jo3 Comments on Super Moon

The moon was pretty super the other night. I wasn’t able to get out with a camera on the full moon but I decided to check it out the next night and it was still worth the effort. It may not be super…maybe more of a trusty side kick moon. Regardless,…

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