Tag: patience

Balancing Optimism with Reality

We are eleven months into the two week period of slowing the curve! Each step of this journey has been met with various predictions of when life will be back to “normal.” But, it seems that all these predictions have come up woefully short. This wears on your nerves! No matter where you fall on …

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Dog-treats and Self-Control!

I enjoy giving my dogs special treats. It might be a meat bone or a dog treat. Our two dogs have always reacted differently to food you give them. Bailey, our Golden Retriever, snatches it as quickly as possible. She will eat it as fast as she can. If it is a bone she will …

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Life and the Challenger Explosion

January 28th marked thirty-three years since the Challenger Space Shuttle exploded in mid-air soon after launch. The explosion which killed the seven astronauts on-board shocked our nation and brought forth national mourning. The flight was significant because it involved a teacher, Christa McAuliffe, who was going to teach some classes for students across the country …

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Waiting on God

I like to know the plan and schedule for the week.  I like routine and find comfort in a schedule.  Times of waiting when the end is unknown are difficult.  Our family runs on routine and regularity overall, though it is still pretty crazy with four kids. Thus the text of Numbers 9:17-22 jumped out …

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Farm Report #2 – Learning Patience

Last October we bought a farm.  I shared why in a post in November that many of you read.  I want to occasionally give updates on how our new home and farm plans are coming.  I will call these posts “Farm Reports.”  I numbered this #2 since it is following the post back in the …

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