Hope Fulfilled

Hope Fulfilled

Back in May, I posted a blog about one of our apple trees, which was covered in apples, but had also fallen over several times. While we weren't sure we were going to be able to save it, I am happy to report that we gathered these the apples in the photo above the...

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Little Bits of Happy

Little Bits of Happy

My garden has been enjoying the fact that it has rained almost every single day for the last few weeks. My squash plant divided into three or four and has blessed us with lovely yellow yumminess. But you know why we have that yumminess? Because of the cute little bee...

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Engagement Ring Legacy

Engagement Ring Legacy

An engagement ring is special when first given, obviously. After all, it's a sign of love and a promise of a future together. Often, even an indication that the man has paid enough attention the likes and dislikes of the woman to be able to pick out something she...

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When Plans Don’t Work But Do

When Plans Don’t Work But Do

I was offered a photo session as a gift, and readily agreed to take advantage of it. I love being able to capture the seasons of our life on film. The best part? It worked out that we could do it while my father-in-law and brother-in-law were in town a few weekends...

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Twenty-Two Years

Twenty-Two Years

Twenty-two years ago (today), two very young people were married. It was us. We were those people. Back then, we had no idea what would happen over the next two decades. That we would live in eight different places in four different cities. That we would hold so many...

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A Different Kind of Story

A Different Kind of Story

Last weekend, our family gathered with as many other relatives as could make it, and we all celebrated the life of my husband's grandmother. It was our last grandparent to pass on, so extra bittersweet. She was ninety-four years old and had suffered from dementia the...

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