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This Is How We Learn: Video Games, Movies, Board Games, ADHD, Chaos, and the Family That Built a Series Together
I wanted to let you know something about my family and Sundays in our home because they don’t look like the picture-perfect reels or the “slow living” posts you see online. They look like real life — loud, quiet, messy, funny, frustrating, and full of people who come and go like we’re running a 24‑hour diner. Charlie and I do Church at home through a Bible Study we do with Mikayla. We do family dinner, not lunch. And as much as I want everyone to sit together, more times than not… we don’t. Because life doesn’t always line up neatly — especially in a homeschool family, a blended family, a…
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A Catholic Memorial, the 70’s, and the Circle That Holds Us All
Before I share this morning’s post, I would like to ask for Prayers for Lisa Marie Bird and Larry Stewart as we prepare for his funeral and Memorial this morning. Also keep my family in your PRAYERS as we prepare to help in any way we can. This ✝️???????????? SATURDAY MORNING: we are preparing for A Catholic Memorial, the 70’s, and the Circle That Holds Us All as our Circle not only remains unbroken but expands as we meet and gain new families this morning. Today starts early for us — earlier than I’d like, but exactly when we need to be up. First is shopping at Walmart for jeans…
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“When Grace Meets Real Life”
My shoulder began hurting about the time David was due home yesterday. I thought I was going to die. The shower didn’t even help. Sleeping was hard. I woke up this morning and yes, my shoulder still hurts some but at least I can move it and type without breaking out in tears. I’m back at work this morning because when David gets off we have to go to Nicole’s so David can paint. Some days in the Ultimate Blog Challenge feel like a smooth porch breeze. And then there are days like Day 6, where the wind blows sideways, the dog barks at nothing, C needs something for gaming…
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
