Families
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Dolly at Family General & Waiting on David
In our home three o’clock hits like a reminder that the day is far from over, even though it already feels like it’s been three days long. This is the hour where I always think I’m going to get something done — maybe run to Family General, maybe grab the Dolly Parton Knick knacks stuff, maybe pick up the Easter things we still need — but the truth is, nothing moves until David gets home. And that’s just the reality of a one‑car one- driver family trying to stretch time, money, and patience all at once. As we work on C’s driver’s license this week. I swear, every time I say, “We’ll…
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The Middle of the Day, Where Everything Happens at Once
I don’t know about in your home or with your family or friends but the middle of the day where everything and nothing happens at once. By the time noon rolls around, the morning has already taken a bite out of me, and the day hasn’t even shown its teeth yet. This is the part of the day where everything hits at once — the work, the house, the planning, the Easter prep, the “Mom, did you see this?” and the “We need to add this to the list,” and the “Did you check your email?” and the “What are we doing for dinner?” even though dinner is still hours…
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Mile Maker Grace: Devotional Apri 30, 26
I always like to begin and end the day with Mile Maker Grace a prayer or a devotional or a blessing because not only do moms need encouragement kids and dads and even pets do to. The house was still dark when I opened my eyes this morning, but my mind was already awake, already walking ahead of me, already trying to solve problems I hadn’t even stood up to face yet. That’s how Tuesdays start around here — not with alarms or sunshine or birds chirping, but with the weight of the day sitting on the edge of the bed waiting for me to catch up. So, before anything…
