On a Personal Note: Life Changes

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The year 2010 has been a year of life changes in my family: high school and college graduations and the coming empty nest. In 57 days, my husband, Jim, and I will leave Sara Ann at Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. It’s a time I’ve been preparing for over the past few years as I’ve [...]

2010: I Mean it this Year. Really.

I’m never really sure how I feel about New Year’s resolutions. Many years I’ve set unrealistic goals, vague, nonspecific ones or none at all. This year there are a few things I’m determined to accomplish, so I’m going to make a more focused effort. I’ve failed at: Organizing 23 years of family photos. An overwhelming [...]

Right, True, Faithful and Generous

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For the word of the Lord is right and true; He is faithful in all he does. Psalm 33:4 For the past few months, I have been thanking God for His provision and His faithfulness as Jim searches for a new job. It has been stressful, scary and has worn on us as a family [...]

Life on the Balance Beam

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Lillie Ammann, Writer & Editor, on her blog A Writer’s Words, An Editor’s Eye poses an interesting question about finding the right balance in life. I’m honored that she tagged me for a response, but I’m not sure that my answer will be as meaningful as perhaps Lillie had hoped. I love gymnastics — in [...]

An Extra Measure of Encouragement

The other day I received a phone call from a friend whose family has also endured her husband’s layoff and months-long job search. She is a person of strong faith herself and she calls me from time to time just to check in, even though I don’t see her much. I’ve been blessed with a [...]