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real trees.
no more fake tree for me. as a Stafford girl growing up we always had a real tree. you can’t beat the smells & the experience. each year it is different & fresh. i seem to be drawn to the “under dog” tree or the “charlie brown” of the lot. this year was no different. “not that one mom, it is weird & ugly” . . . i went with my gut anyway. our tree may be querky but i love it. funny thing is so do the kids, they just couldn’t see the potential amid all the big, pretty, full trees . . .
obsessed at eight
anyone else identify? this boy of ours is in love with Star Wars. 6 light sabors. a bagillion figurines & a shrine in his room that is OFF LIMITS to us casual Star Wars watchers. don’t worry we haven’t bought him all these things he LOVES to find them at garage sales & thrifting. i don’t mind really. to think that he likes stories that fight for “the greater good” is a good thing. our responsibility as parents is to help him take that into real life. Stand for truth Gage & the “force” is always with you. . . “As I was wIth Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you or forsake you. Be strong & courageous . . .” - God in Joshua 1.
"oh how HE loves us..."
"When all of a sudden I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory and i realize just how beautiful YOU are and how great YOUR affections are for me. . . oh how HE loves us.I don’t have time to maintain these regrets when i think about the way HE loves us . . .OH HOW HE LOVES US SO.”
david crowder’s church music is swarming my heart with the reminder of God’s love. my cup overflows. i will live different because of HIS love.
"this apple doesn't fall far from the tree"
boy, oh boy, does she look like her dad & i LOVE it. i love how RY relentlessly loves on our daughter, i praise God for such an amazing dad. a true picture of THE FATHER. a side note i crack up at her “sassyness” - look at that face . . . a father, daughter relationship is special, no doubt.
tough cookie
we are “proud as a peacock” of you. we love seeing the strength in your heart. you haven’t given up, you have only gotten stronger. you will fail on occasion, friends will disappoint and life will get MUCH harder (not just tough spelling tests). GOD is always there to strengthen. Even though HE is unseen, HE is THERE. we pray we are a good example of the “unseen” in your life - we are here for you . . . mom & dad.
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