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Cason Evan – A Birth Story “My Cup Overflows”
Everyone, I want you to meet Cason Evan. Now two months old, he was a missing puzzle piece in our family and we love him so much. We chose the name Cason after a long winter debating names. I loved the name Owen. Ben wanted to call him Justin. Since neither of us was willing Continue reading
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Looking Back, Moving Forward
Have you ever walked through a season of life that changed everything about you? I am in the middle of one of those seasons. Continue reading
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Homemaker – Highest Calling, Lonely Road
Beautiful, breathtaking experiences are often tucked away from civilization. Think of a grand mountain vista after a long arduous hike, magical waterfalls hidden among the foothills, and how stars shine their brightest in the loneliest places. Motherhood can be painfully lonely. Homemakers toil day in and day out, making food, matching socks, cleaning up the Continue reading
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True Love
Can you share a positive example of where you’ve felt loved? Love A word that is used and misused in so many ways in today’s world. What is it exactly? A feeling? An action? Pleasure? Acceptance? True love is a choice. True love is sacrifice. True love doesn’t happen by accident. It requires purpose and Continue reading
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Winter Blues & Summer Dreams
Winter has me dreaming of living soil, warm breezes, and fresh tomatoes. I could weep simply thinking about summer. In an effort to find comfort I recently ordered seeds and definitely went overboard. I am now waiting on 25 pounds of seed potatoes to arrive. Continue reading
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Homemakers are ALL Leaders
Do you see yourself as a leader? I see myself as a leader. My role as mother, wife, and homemaker requires that I lead my family in my own unique way. I am called to lead my children, to guide them through the golden years and raise up capable adults. God fearing, hardworking, kind, responsible Continue reading
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Ordinary, but Precious
“Do ordinary things with extraordinary love.” ~ Mother Theresa What are you doing this evening? Today is one of those ordinary days, and my evening plans are far from exciting. However, this kind of evenings are my favorite. Dinner with my husband. A time when we talk about our day and enjoy eating a meal Continue reading
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.
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