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Always On My Mind
I love music. I usually have a song running through my thoughts, and often wake up with one playing on repeat. Sometimes I notice this more than at other times—like last night. Tom and I were sitting outside enjoying the … Continue reading
Foodie Fridays – Our Favorite Pancakes
Tom and I usually have eggs for breakfast during the week and do something more fun on Saturdays. But this morning with his oh please look, he asked, “Do you want pancakes?” “I think that sounds great!” I grabbed my … Continue reading
Posted in Cherishing, Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Buttermilk Substitute, Foodie Fridays, Magnolia Table, Pancakes
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Do You Do This?
Tom and I have been married for nearly 47 years. But we are facing a challenge we haven’t dealt with in years. The issue is who gets to defer to the other. For example, it may be choosing where we … Continue reading
Posted in Cherishing, Christian Marriage, Conflict
Tagged Romancing your spouse, to defer or not defer
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Foodie Fridays – German Bratwurst and Potato Salad
My husband is half German, half Italian, so every now and then he gets a craving for a good German Brat boiled in beer. This craving started while we were in Montana. He saw that a restaurant was serving it … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged bratwurst in beer, German Food, German Potato Salad
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How Kind Of You, Ay?
While in Canada we noticed something quite unusual and it made us happy and sad; the Canadian drivers are incredibly polite. For example, Tom needed to get over a lane but there were a lot of cars. He put on … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Thankfulness
Tagged Canadian kindness, happy, kindness in marriage, proverbs 27:6
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Mood Setters
I have created a tradition in our home; I decorate for the seasons. We don’t get the color New England is known for until January. Nor do we get the cooler weather our family in Georgia and Tennessee enjoys. So … Continue reading
Joy In Endings
Today we start our trip home. It has been an incredible time away seeing parts of God’s creation of which we had only heard. The words weren’t adequate in describing it. Even my camera fell short in capturing what my … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Travel, Vacations
Tagged Bill Mahar, Charlie Kirk, creation, endings, God’s glory, vacation, What is Grace
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Remember…
Have a blessed weekend! Tom and Debi ❤️❤️
Posted in Cherishing, Christian Marriage
Tagged good advice for couples, Marriage Memes
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Bucket List Moments
We have been in Canada for a week now and have experienced Canadian kindness on many levels. Our Airbnb hosts provided us with fresh flowers, pastries and muffins. The people in stores and restaurants have been courteous and helpful when … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Romantic Vacation Ideas, Travel, Vacations
Tagged Banff Alberta Canada, Bucket List, Lake Louise
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Foodie Fridays – Steak Fajitas
We are on vacation and are cooking in many of our dinners. It’s a way to save money and we love visiting grocery stores from other countries—this week it’s Canada. The first night we celebrated with steaks on the grill … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays, Travel, Vacations
Tagged Calgary, Canada, Lake Louise, Steak Fajitas
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Six Years Ago
Seeing this memory on my FB page today is timely. Six years ago we had a trip of a lifetime booked with friends. We had reserved our lodging and airfare. It was only a matter of days before we would … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty
Tagged But God, dark valley, FB Memories, PANDAS
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Foodie Fridays – Lasagna and Sunday Dinners
Tom and I love having people over for dinner; I think we’ve made this obvious. But there is something we have decided to bring back from my growing up years—Sunday Dinners In my parent’s home weekday meals were called “supper”, … Continue reading
Good Advice
Our daughter-in-love shared something with me I’ve never forgotten. Shortly after her grandmother died, she explained the reason for her long, well-lived life. Her grandmother purposed every day to laugh out loud—not just a chuckle—but the deep belly laugh that … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Encouraging Your Spouse, Growing Strong Marriages, humor
Tagged belly laugh, Frances Louise Carns, laugh out loud, LOL, the secret to long life
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Happy Labor Day
We’ve had a wonderfully slow morning on the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. Traveling at 10 mph with no sound but the bird’s welcoming the morning sun. We were content just to soak it all in. Even the gators took part. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Holidays, Labor Day
Tagged Free Date Ideas, Gators, Labor Day, Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
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Foodie Fridays – Our Favorites
This past week Orlando celebrated all the “Best of” businesses as voted by the public. It was fun to see many of our favorite restaurants on the list. This got us thinking, why not share with you the places we … Continue reading
Rest
This word can either make you sigh with a smile because you understand the benefit of rest. Or it can ache like a pebble in your shoe, wanting it but never getting relief to find it. Why is rest so … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Christy Nockels, rest, The Life You Long For
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Are You Prepared For A Marriage Hurricane?
It’s nearing the peak of hurricane season in Florida (September 10th). The newest families to call Florida home are the ones most likely to panic as a storm approaches. As a native Floridian, we don’t panic, but we prepare. We … Continue reading
Today Is Special
This is the day my husband was born and it will always be special. He is a gift to me, our family and all who know him. He is a faithful man who cares deeply for those he loves. He … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Sunrise Dates
Tagged Birthdays, Eggs Benedict, Sunrise Ocean
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Foodie Fridays – Creamed Corn on the Cob
Tom found this recipe and we had to try it. One of my only memories of my grandfather was his creamed corn. I was only four years old when he died, but I loved this dish and I loved him! … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged creamed corn on the cob, Foodie Fridays, recipes, summer food
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