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The Trifecta Storm of Change! Tornadoes, Hurricanes, & Earthquakes…Oh My!

Change comes in a variety of ways.  Sometimes it blows through your life like a tornado, twisting, turning, and spinning things all around. Dictionary:  tornado |tôrˈnādō|noun                               … Continue reading

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Expectations as a stumbling block

Have you ever had someone give you advice and it seemed so simple at the time and then hit you with a wallup much later? I had such an experience recently and it has changed my outlook to such a degree that … Continue reading

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My Grandma Dottie…March 1,1927-October 23, 2012

My Grandma Dottie and Grandpa Wes! My Grandma Dottie died October 23, 2012.  I was in Turin, Italy..feeling like a million miles away.  The call was expected JUST NOT NOW!  I wanted time to come home, time to re-group, time … Continue reading

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Humor gets us through

There’s nothing funny about your daughter breaking two bones in her leg. There’s definitely no humor in being a parent who is in another state when this trauma occurs. There isn’t room for laughter when dealing with extreme pain as … Continue reading

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Stopped in my tracks…

Sometimes some trauma in our lives smacks us right back to where God wants us to be. He asks us to pay attention… To fall in line with wonderful little details that get lost in our days. Through my daughter’s … Continue reading

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The Beam

I love this metaphor of faith life modeled by the amazing Francis Chan. I’ve watched it several times, probably because I wanted to be sure that I identified myself in the message. It seems that a lot of time lately has … Continue reading

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The Road to being Wrecked

I was driving the kids to school and as usual, we were racing the clock. With a quick look left to check for cars, I saw her.  In ripped up shoes, with matted hair and stains running up and down her … Continue reading

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Diagnosed N.E.T.C.

I am dripping with sweat!  My lungs are burning and I have a grin from ear to ear.  Another song starts…I can’t do it, my legs are jello..but it’s Meringue…I love meringue and I can’t resist!  As I lean against … Continue reading

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Finding your truth levels and showing up

Recently in a exercise class, arms wrapped unnaturally around my ankles, legs twitching from exertion, I listened intently to the instructor speak softly into her Madonna-esque headset microphone, “Know your limits on this stretch. Listen to your truth levels.” Well, being … Continue reading

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My Grandma…The Rockstar!

My dad recently wrote a heartfelt letter about his mom after getting a negative report about her cancer from a negative doctor.  Grandma’s reaction was as feisty and spirited as I expected.  She retorted over the phone…”Who does this guy … Continue reading

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