When God Says “Wait”
My husband Thad was experiencing some shortness of breath and the cardiologist had him undergo a stress test which he failed. Then they scheduled him for a cardiac catheterization. The catheterization showed that while the
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Happy Father’s Day
My father died when I was 13 years old – a time when young girls need a father figure to show them what to look for in a male friend, husband and father. About 3
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The Four R’s Of Coping
Thad and I are finding ourselves in a season of medical mayhem which is requiring a hefty dose of caregiving right now. And while we consider ourselves seasoned caregivers; no amount of experience can deflect
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Happy Memorial Day
We pray for those that have courageously served our country and for those that are serving. Take a moment to honor these men and women and wish them Godspeed.
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Feel Good Apple Muffins
Thad & I absolutely love these muffins. Eat them for breakfast, along with a salad at lunch, a snack in the afternoon or a sweet treat at the end of dinner. The freeze well, are
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Mother’s Day Thoughts and Ramblings
Mothers come in all shapes and sizes. Some have calm demeanors and some are full of exuberance. Some of our moms are still with us and some have been called to a higher service –
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National Day of Prayer As I gave thought to the National Day of Prayer, I wondered exactly what to pray for. With the world more conflicted than ever there is plenty to pray about. But
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Are You Bent, Broken But Better?
“I have been bent and broken, but – I hope – into a better shape” -Charles Dickens Through his classic novels including “Great Expectations” and” David Copperfield” – are now widely beloved, Charles
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1 Bowl Baked Oatmeal
1 Bowl Baked Oatmeal Author: Sally Find it online: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/baked-oatmeal/ Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: serves 9 This is labelled as a breakfast meal but don’t be
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At the Heart of Life is the Soul
We live in an era with state of the art technology and pharmacologic advances that have created in us the immediate need for a quick fix. Weight problems? There are powders, shakes, “natural” pills and
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Cioppino – Fish Stew
What is Cioppino Stew and where did cioppino originate from? Food historians generally agree cioppino originated in California (most often cited San Francisco Bay area). The group of Italians credited for the recipe immigrated from
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