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Leaning – Part 1 of 3

June 23, 2011May 14, 2020Mary Jo11 Comments on Leaning – Part 1 of 3

leaning on aron’s kneeI am responsible to make him someone able to support others (myself in my old age)I am responsible to make him someone who desires to support others.I am responsible to make myself someone he desires to supportLeaning on…

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

In Between

June 22, 2011July 8, 2020Mary Jo6 Comments on In Between

I’ve got more blog posts started than I’ve ever had before. Ideas that aren’t fully explored are sitting in the ready position…but who has time?

I thought I’d just write a quick update in between the busyness.

Owen is updating his own blog…

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Church • Everyday Life • Family • Ivan • Owen • Writing

One Tuesday Morning in June

June 14, 2011Mary Jo6 Comments on One Tuesday Morning in June

True to Life Tuesday. I was thinking last night that I might start a series of posts on reality. The down to earth, laundry piled in the corner, crumbs under the table, dust on the television sort of posts. Not as an opportunity to whine, but as a bas…

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Aron • Church • Everyday Life • Family • Ivan • Writing

“Wheels”

May 12, 2011Mary Jo5 Comments on “Wheels”

I was putting the last of my groceries into the back of our van when I saw him making his way around the parking lot at our local Walmart. It was cold outside and I had my two assistants with me (Ivan – 5 and Aron – 3) and was going about the sometimes…

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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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Aron • Everyday Life • Family • Ivan • Parenting

Sunshine and Snowflakes

February 2, 2011July 6, 2020Mary Jo1 Comment on Sunshine and Snowflakes

Ah. It’s a beautiful morning in Nashville. The sun is shining and the snow is fluttering to the ground. We don’t typically get both of those things at the same time and it’s not a constant today, but I couldn’t help but enjoy the flakes sparkling as t…

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Everyday Life • Family • Ivan

Just This

January 25, 2011July 6, 2020Mary Jo4 Comments on Just This

There are many things that could be said/written, but I’m tired and all I really want to do right now is sit on the couch with something to drink and watch TV. Until I’m ready to write I’ll leave you with this:

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Church • Family • Ivan • Parenting • Sunday School

The Banana Caper

January 19, 2011July 6, 2020Mary JoLeave a Comment on The Banana Caper

Please feel free to go to Ivan’s Blog to read about the flying banana.

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

Rain, Rain, Beautiful Rain

January 18, 2011July 6, 2020Mary Jo3 Comments on Rain, Rain, Beautiful Rain

Oh this is a lovely day to sit at my quilt. I am about to get there, but wanted to update a little. I don’t have many exciting things to say today but I am feeling that little spark of inspiration burning again. It hasn’t been there for a while. I th…

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