Monthly Archives: November 2010

I remember a summer morning, probably about eight years ago, when I was taught a lesson by birds. (Sounds strange, I know, but go with it.) This was during the years when Chad and I lived in a small apartment and had yet to welcome children into our family.  We had a teeny, tiny patio […]

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Today our pastor suggested that there are five seasons each year:  Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Christmas. Now, I’m not an “Amen!” yellin’ type of person, but if I were, you might have heard an “Amen!” followed by a “Preach it Brother!” escape my lips.  But since I’m a bit more reserved I sat in […]

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I said it to more than one person. . . “The holiday’s are going to suck.”  “I’d rather just skip this season.”  “Can I just stay home?”  “I can’t do this!!” I was afraid.  I was afraid it wouldn’t be like it used to be.  I was afraid I couldn’t make the meal like she […]

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. . . that feel just perfect.  When in the middle of the day I sit and stare at their little faces and tell them in all seriousness. . . “Do you know how much I enjoy being your Mommy?” Oh, and I do.  I really, really, do.  Yes, there are days when my patience […]

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From July 2010. . . “I don’t yet have a clear picture about the contents of Running Chatter.   For today, I’m just happy to take the first step. . . post number one. ”    Here I am.  99 posts later.  Post number 100!  Yep, I’m stoked about that. . . can’t you tell?I lurked around […]

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