Tag Archives: Keeping It Real

Unexpected Expectations

Posted on August 24, 2020 by

Have you ever been caught off guard by unrealistic or unfair expectation of your spouse? Have you ever been surprised that you even had expectations? I have, sadly, and I regret what I put Tom through. Thankfully I have a … Continue reading →

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Five Friday Favorites – Keeping It Real

Posted on May 17, 2019 by

Normally these posts are lighthearted. We share with you some of our favorite moments or things we love. But today my heart is heavy for those facing extremely challenging circumstances–terminal illness, job loss, rebellious children, chronic pain. All of these … Continue reading →

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Keeping It Real–Worth The Effort

Posted on June 28, 2017 by

If you haven’t figured it out by now, I love parties. I love holidays. I love surprises. I love celebrations. Since Tom has retired it makes it very difficult to surprise him. He is almost always home when I’m home. … Continue reading →

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Keeping It Real This Christmas–Can You Relate?

Posted on December 6, 2016 by

My house is a mess. I am decorating for Christmas, but there are demands keeping me from finishing it all at once. Oh sure, I’ve posted photos on Instagram zoomed in where it appears my home is picture perfect, but it’s not. It … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Keeping It Real Post

Posted on March 14, 2016 by

We received a lot of response from our post last week about keeping it real. We heard that its helpful to hear about couples who have been married for decades and how they still have struggles. Not that you’re happy … Continue reading →

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