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A New Agenda

March 19, 2010May 20, 2020Mary Jo3 Comments on A New Agenda

The uncontrolled life of aunt Glenda,
gave her children a brand new agenda.
For her coffee machine
there would be no caffeine,
and her sugar was traded for Splenda.

Had a family outing today.

I’m tired now and it’s beautiful outside.

I…

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Everyday Life • Family • Marriage

Placing the Flag

March 18, 2010Mary Jo2 Comments on Placing the Flag

The valleys, full of shadows and dry bones, have been traversed. The hills beat down by the sun, littered with rocks and uneven terrain, have been overcome and that last mile where the end was in sight but never seemed to get closer, is finally underfoo…

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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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Everyday Life • Family • Limerick Friday • Marriage

A Missing Bravado

March 5, 2010May 20, 2020Mary Jo2 Comments on A Missing Bravado

The sunshine has been so beautiful of late. I’m enjoying it. I’m still cold, but at least I feel warmer on the inside.It is Limerick Friday once again and because I am faithful to this exercise in silliness I have determined that I will force you,…

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Aron • Everyday Life • Family • Ivan • Michigan

Precaution Justified

March 2, 2010Mary Jo3 Comments on Precaution Justified

I did not go to Bible study today because of Aron having a fever and wailing from an earache yesterday. I decided last night that I would not go. Of course…he ended up being fine this morning. However, Ivan spilled the graham crackers twice this mor…

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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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Family

When You Get a Chance…

February 13, 2010Mary Jo2 Comments on When You Get a Chance…

I’ve been following the story of a mom in Utah who is rejoicing right now for her second chance with her 16 mo. old son. He nearly died from drowning in the bathtub recently and she has been able to honestly convey what happened in her blog. She has fo…

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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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