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Entries from December 17th, 2006

Week 18 – The Foundation is Poured & Photos

December 17th, 2006 · 17 Comments · Creating A Home, Photos, Videos, Tom & Me, Uncategorized

We’re excited that the foundation for our house has finally (18 weeks after clearing the lot) been poured.  I just posted two new pictures on my "Creating A Home" page tabbed above, so check those out.  I took the pictures this time, so show Tom standing on the "screened in back porch!"  Below is a [...]

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A Blank Page

December 15th, 2006 · 12 Comments · Uncategorized

So . . . what to write about today.  I see a blank "page" open here before me. I could write about things I "get" and "don’t get," but then Mike Cope has already taken that idea this morning and run with it.  And, of course, Preacher Mike‘s place, being the Mecca of Blogs, will [...]

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Prayerfully Good News About My Eyes

December 14th, 2006 · 18 Comments · Uncategorized

[Note:  The Second Annual Finding Direction Winter Desktop Photo Contest is going to begin in a few days, so all yall keep that in mind and keep checking here for the contest to begin.  It's always a lot of fun with lots of winners with absolutely outstanding photos.  So stay tuned for the fun.]  The [...]

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Sand & Stones of Friendship

December 13th, 2006 · 3 Comments · Uncategorized

Today I’m sharing a parable of friendship with you.  A good friend sent it to me and I loved it so want to share it with you today, my friends. Take the time during the hustle and bustle of this season to think about and care for your friends and for all of those around [...]

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You’d Think I’d Have it Made

December 11th, 2006 · 10 Comments · Friends, Humor, Reflections, Uncategorized

[Note:  Our family's dire situation is still ongoing, but I'm also trying to keep on going by staying busy and industrious as much as possible even though my heart is heavy.  So this morning I want to share with you the  repeat of a story of a very good friend of mine who I've known [...]

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An Accolade For You Friends

December 8th, 2006 · 9 Comments · Uncategorized

Today to be totally honest, I’m still wrestling with the deteriorating situation in our family so I cannot say that I’m either fully at peace or entirely happy.  But I am greatly uplifted by all of the comments, emails and prayers that all of you have told me you are praying for me and my [...]

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Lord, Help Me Today

December 7th, 2006 · 13 Comments · Uncategorized

The good man does not escape all troubles – he has them too.  But the Lord helps him in each and every one.     Psalm 34:19The Living Bible Today is a troubled day for me.  It’s not that I’m unhappy, really.  I just don’t feel well and some very troubling family news has come my way [...]

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