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Beautiful Morning

January 17, 2014June 20, 2019Mary JoLeave a Comment on Beautiful Morning

Sun to the south hitting the bare white branches hard against the charcoal gray clouds hovering in the north. Love that sight. I was swept up in it this morning as I drove home from dropping off the boys at school. That dark cloud started throwing do…

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Everyday Life • Family • Owen • Parenting

Friday

November 22, 2013July 6, 2020Mary JoLeave a Comment on Friday

I sat with him, stroking his thick brown hair, running my fingers up and down his arm…long, but small at this beginning of awkward size he has reached at 10.

He was home, sick, today and asked for a movie, not just a movie though…he wanted me t…

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Followed by Mercy

September 26, 2013July 15, 2020Mary JoLeave a Comment 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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Everyday Life • Family • Friends • Writing

What Am I Exalting?

September 23, 2013September 23, 2017Mary JoLeave a Comment on What Am I Exalting?

The wicked strut about on every side
When vileness is exalted among the sons of men. Psalm 12:8 NASB

When I read that verse this morning, the first thought I had was of conflicts we are hearing about around the world. Obama, Kerry, Putin, Syria……

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Good Seed for Long Furrows

September 10, 2013November 9, 2021Mary JoLeave a Comment on Good Seed for Long Furrows

The line of pain runs down from my lower back, through my left hip and radiates through my leg: here, there, tight, loose, numb, excruciating and stiff.

It’s been a long couple of weeks. Sleepless nights, comfortless rest, painful living-it-out re…

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My Everything

August 26, 2013July 15, 2020Mary JoLeave a Comment 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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America • Everyday Life • Writing

Circular Breathing

August 20, 2013June 20, 2019Mary JoLeave a Comment on Circular Breathing

I remember someone saying to me that there are some musicians and singers who have trained themselves in circular breathing. Inhaling while they are still pushing out notes. It’s not easy, and it’s not natural.

I was never able to do it. I really…

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Arden Court • Everyday Life • Family • House • Writing

Feed Your Blessings

August 12, 2013November 21, 2017Mary JoLeave a Comment on Feed Your Blessings

Sitting in my usual spot on the back porch I’m amazed as my stillness allows the presence of tiny winged creatures to buzz nearer to me than I am accustomed. These colorful fellows and subdued dames with long beaks and fragile frames dart in and out of…

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Aron • Family • Friends • Parenting

Helper, the Friendly Lion

August 3, 2013February 26, 2021Mary JoLeave a Comment 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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