Country living, Just for laughs

All in a Day’s Work

Okay, it’s been awhile. My short break from the blog turned into a lengthy hiatus. Let’s just pretend it hasn’t been so long. I’ve missed all of you, and if you have missed us, make sure to thank my husband for encouraging me to get back at it. This particular true story captures very well what my life is like…

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Just for laughs, Strong marriage

Marriage, Mayhem, and Lavender Toilet Paper

Two are better than one… If either of them falls down, one can help the other up (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). Walking through the craziness of these past seven weeks (has it really been that long??) I’ve stumbled plenty. Thankfully, God has given me someone to reach down and pull me back onto my feet. Those early days, all the changes hit me hard…

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Just for laughs

Homeschool Highlights

An hour into my new calling as a homeschooler Monday before last, I realized we lacked a few helpful tools…such as functional Internet. We’re out in the country, and referring to our Internet as “high speed” has always been a stretch. Two weeks ago, when nearly everyone’s home also became their workplace and/or school, I could no longer use my…

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Country living, Just for laughs

Menagerie

The thing about living in the country is that sometimes a stray cow moseys over and parks itself in your backyard. Over the summer, we had this unexpected visitor from the farm next door. At least she made herself useful by trimming the grass under our hanging baskets. I grew up without animals in the house, or the yard, for…

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