Few in number, but mighty in strength! :) Some of our kids from church did a service project at Appalachian Christian Camp. They did a great job; such a big hearts!

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Recently, I met a middle aged man who was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) 5 years ago. He is dependent on a ventilator because he lost his ability to swallow and protect his airway a long time ago. Today, the only muscles he has any control of is the ability to move his eyes [...]

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One day recently I found myself watching Oprah when Fastasia was a guest. I absolutely love this girl and at the end of the show she sang “I’m here” from the Color Purple. I read the book, I saw the movie…and it resonated in so many ways but nothing compared to how I [...]

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Redeemer Olympics!!
Yes, that’s right. Today after church we went to the Fooshee’s for a little friendly competition. We divided up into teams of 5-6 and spent the afternoon doing three legged races, sack races, balloon tosses and much, much more. It was a really fun afternoon in spite of the sweltering heat. [...]

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Happy Birthday Chris!!! We miss you! Chris and Lara just moved to Boulder–which Kyle and I are super jealous about. BUT, my husband is already planning a ski trip so I guess we’ll get a few perks from the new move! Chris, if you read this, have a ‘cocktail’ for us…Kyle [...]

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Happy Birthday Chris!!! We miss you! Chris and Lara just moved to Boulder–which Kyle and I are super jealous about. BUT, my husband is already planning a ski trip so I guess we’ll get a few perks from the new move! Chris, if you read this, have a ‘cocktail’ for us…Kyle [...]

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When I read a story, I like for it to come full circle. I love symmetry; a good lesson threaded throughout; closure; the satisfactory exhale.
At work on Friday, a few of us were talking before going our separate ways for the day. We were having a heart to heart, on our feet, in the middle [...]

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I’m reading a book right now entitled Hebron Journal, by Art Gish. It was recommended to me by our friend, Paul, who is presently volunteering with Peace Brigades International. The men and women in such groups are trained to go into areas of intense conflict to provide peaceful accompaniment/presence to those who are [...]

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I’m reading a book right now entitled Hebron Journal, by Art Gish. It was recommended to me by our friend, Paul, who is presently volunteering with Peace Brigades International. The men and women in such groups are trained to go into areas of intense conflict to provide peaceful accompaniment/presence to those who are [...]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LORI!!
We hope you are having the happiest birthday ever-and that your day is nausea free! ;) It was SO good to see you this past weekend. We love getting to hang out with you guys any chance we get. Give our girl a little love from us…wishing you the [...]

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