Monthly Archives: May 2025

Foodie Fridays – Italian Pasta Salad

Tom and I have been really sick the last two weeks. It has been a lot of waiting for this virus to take its course. For a while I had no smell or taste—which is awful when you try to … Continue reading

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Remembering…

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Foodie Fridays – Rhubarb Spoon Cake

I love it when Tom finds a recipe he wants me to make. Recently he came upon this recipe from Erin French of The Lost Kitchen. I thought it would be like a cobbler, but it wasn’t. The cake was … Continue reading

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Vintage Post – Entering the Quiet—the Unbridled Tongue

Originally posted in 2012 I have always loved to talk–ask my family, ask my husband. It is something I enjoy doing. It wasn’t until the past few years though, when the Lord began arresting my attention in this area of … Continue reading

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Vintage Post – Cultivating the Quiet in Your Marriage

Originally posted in 2012. A timely reminder This week we are delving into the depths of cultivating the quiet in our minds, hearts and marriages. It may be something you’ve thought about often, or you may be venturing into unknown … Continue reading

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Foodie Fridays – Tuscan Shrimp Pasta

A few years ago Tom and I went on Whole 30 diet to figure out what foods were causing me trouble. He is amazing in how he’ll go out of his way to curb his appetite to help me when … Continue reading

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On A Roll

Have you ever accomplished something together that makes you happier than you expected it would? We did a few days ago. The goal started in 2019. We had set aside time to clean out and organize our garage. But then … Continue reading

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Life is Hard, But God is Good

Years ago when our kids were teenagers and still at home, a song by this title was released. It resonated with me because raising teens was the hardest thing I had yet to encounter. The Lord brought this song to … Continue reading

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Foodie Fridays – Mashed Potatoes with Hamburger Gravy

It’s Mother’s Day this weekend which makes me miss my Mom so much. She has been gone now for thirteen years and it’s still hard for me to walk by the Mother’s Day card aisle, as it accentuates my loss. … Continue reading

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Relaxed?

We have purposed this year to write consistently every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. And by God’s grace we have been faithful to do so, that is until now. Most of you know we have a special needs grandson, Elias, who … Continue reading

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Foodie Friday’s – Stuffed Bell Peppers

I haven’t been cooking much the last couple of weeks, so I was ready to get back in the kitchen. This recipe was fun to make. There is something therapeutic for me in prepping the veggies and cooking them all … Continue reading

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