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The story behind Creekside Garden “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose/ By any other name would smell as sweet.” – Shakespeare, Romeo & Juliet Creekside Garden was born the same year as my oldest son, the changes in my life were so significant it gave me courage to start the blog…
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Long Live Boyhood I want to remember mornings like this when I am an old woman. Every morning after a breakfast of fried eggs and pancakes, we make the calf her bottle and walk up the hill to do chores. I call “Ginny! Ginny girl!” carrying Cason on my hip, Ginny bawls with excitement for…
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Written July 7, 2026 As a little girl, my mom taught me that when you see a rainbow it is a symbol that God keeps his promises. Rainbows have followed me throughout life during times of uncertainty or new adventures. You might say that, of course, I’ve seen rainbows. But when I have been in…
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We all know the internet is a dangerous place to share thoughts and feelings. Nothing is private or safe. Writing online is often raw honesty standing bare on the stage of the world. What is shared to the internet lives forever, and to pretend otherwise is sheer foolishness. Nevertheless, the allure of seeing my thoughts…
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Our boys look at their Daddy and believe he hung the moon and the stars. Caleb wants to do everything Daddy does – shoot bows, fix tractors, and even mimics him on business phone calls. The thing is, God designed children to see their Dad in the way Caleb looks to Ben, because it is…
About Me
I am a Christian, wife, stay at home mom, homemaker, and writer. Inspiration comes from my garden and the beauty of rural Montana surrounding me. Words come tumbling out of me and this blog gives them space to mature and live. I hope to bring you beauty and encouragement through my writing.
