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This is My Story

March 31, 2014July 6, 2020Mary JoLeave a Comment on This is My Story

Blessed Assurance: Jesus is Mine.

I knew the words, but the assurance took some years to master. Jesus was always mine, but knowing how much I could have was a clouded sky.

Oh what a foretaste of glory divine.

Setting foot outside the door o…

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Embracing The Distaff Side • Everyday Life • Family • Friends • Parenting • Writing

When You Can

February 4, 2014July 6, 2020Mary JoLeave a Comment on When You Can

I held her hand for a little while. I sat beside her, hugged her a bit, kissed her cheek and let go a few tears beside her wheel chair.

I half whispered half shouted the words I needed to say. “You have been an important part of my life. You taugh…

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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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Aron • Everyday Life • Family • Friends • Ivan • Marriage • Owen • Parenting • Writing

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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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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Family • Parenting • Writing

Straight Pins & Multiplication

May 22, 2013July 15, 2020Mary Jo1 Comment on Straight Pins & Multiplication

I learned to multiply one spring when I was four years old, sitting on top of an olive green Speed Queen Washing Machine.

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My God is a Big Green God

April 12, 2013July 15, 2020Mary Jo1 Comment on My God is a Big Green God

I know that title sounds like something I may have overheard from my pre-schooler, but it isn’t. It’s something that’s been on my mind lately. How God isn’t intimidated by junk. He is the greenest God out there with His dedication to the three r’s: R…

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America • Family • Marriage • True To Life Stories

News of Nuptials

March 22, 2013June 20, 2019Mary Jo1 Comment on News of Nuptials

My dad got married on Tuesday. I have no pictures. I have little detail, but I thought I’d share with anyone who cares to know, and have this here for the sake of my own memory.

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. Harry and Rosa tied the knot.…

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They Upend Me

March 15, 2013July 15, 2020Mary Jo1 Comment on They Upend Me

And I’ve learned, that someone who is poured out, can’t be upended. I’ve learned that I find refreshment in refreshing them. I’ve learned that it is only when I insist on keeping myself upright, that I am losing control.

I’ve wondered why they dump it all out…

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