A New Thing

A New Thing

Hello 2022! Many people start the New Year off with a reflection on the year that has just passed, the events that have transpired, the goals that were accomplished, and those goals and tasks which were abandoned in pursuit of other things. We reflect on our strengths and positive attributes, as well as our weaknesses and perceived failings. We celebrate our accomplishments and contemplate what we have learned. This ultimately drives us to set goals for the New Year; resolutions on what we will accomplish and what we want to focus on.

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Coincidence or Sublime Plan?

Coincidence or Sublime Plan?

My husband and I recently decided we wanted to start the process of looking for a new home.  We have been living in a tiny two-bedroom condo for the last several years, one we bought shortly after the recession for an amazing price.  As I reflect, we weren’t even planning to buy the condo.  Back then, we were a newly married couple looking to move a little closer to the city.  We met with the previous owner, a sweet, recently widowed retiree, with the intention of renting. 

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Motherhood is Servanthood

Motherhood is Servanthood

Happy Mother's Day!  I can honestly say that I had not even thought about Mother's Day until two days ago and that is only because my husband brought up the (lovely) idea to take me out for nice child-free dinner.  Mothers and fathers deserve to be applauded and acknowledged on their respective days.  Parenthood is a 24/7 job, with few vacations or accolades.

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