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Santa is a bully.

Santa is the biggest bully on the block. Don't believe me? Just ask Thanksgiving. He'll tell ya. Every year, the moment Mr. Tom Turkey takes his rightful place on stage, Santa busts in on the act. The older I get, the angrier it makes me. According to the four seasons rule-book, the Fall season begins on or around September 22nd and ends on or … [Read more...]

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Childhood Memories. Any of you Remember this?!?

This cracked me up. Being a child of the 70's and a teenager of the 80's, this brought back LOTS of memories. Any of you out there able to relate?!?Who has the Friday Funnies again? I'm going to have to link up to you. … [Read more...]

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Thank You Veterans – A Tribute

Where would we be without our American veterans? Scary thought isn't it? With the recent murders at Ft. Hood in Texas, I was brought to tears many times this week, once again overwhelmed with gratitude for those who have volunteered to serve our country.Most of you know I was raised by a U.S. Marine. Words like honor,integrity, hard work, and … [Read more...]

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Happy Birthday Meghan!

Oh honey, how did EIGHTEEN come so fast?You've been waiting to be an official adult since about two days after you were born. I told you this day would come. So, how do you feel? I'll tell you how I feel-melancholy. I am having a hard time staying in the present. My mind keeps going back in time, eighteen years ago...When the nurse gently placed a … [Read more...]

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Growing UP! Monday

I'm a bit behind in putting up my post today. It's almost lunchtime for many of you on the east coast!As you can see, timeliness is not one of my strong points. Nor is order or organization for that matter. As a time-manager - I would have been fired years ago. I'm pathetic.Distraction is the first step to my disorder. Just like the mosquito in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: grow in Christ, grow up in Christ, grow up monday

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Hello, my name is Joanne and I’m a Food-Pusher.

My family lovingly calls me a food-pusher. Behind my back they curse me after a home-visit. You see, I am known throughout this part of the land as a food-pusher.You've never heard of a food-pusher? Most grandmothers are pushers, women with the gift of baking or with an addiction to carbs and sugar (like myself)...and anyone with even a hint of … [Read more...]

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WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

The Mad-Hatter has NEVER looked so cute! … [Read more...]

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Do You Know His WORD? Connie does.

When I was in Florida I met so many beautiful women. The longer I walk with the Lord, the more clearly I can see His rich presence in a life.Connie is one of those who is walking hand and hand with Jesus and it shows. Her testimony is miraculous. I won't share her whole story, but you must know her and the Lord have beaten cancer together. I am … [Read more...]

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Growing UP! Monday

Yesterday our church service was AWESOME. It was one of those Sunday services where you could not deny the presence of the Holy Spirit. I told Paul I wanted to stick around for second service too!Our pastor was teaching in first Peter. The scripture He focused on was 1 Peter 2:7, "Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious..."He exhorted us to … [Read more...]

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Blessed…Blogs of the Month

Yep, it's that time again. If you haven't already noticed the left side of my blog - it's time you did. This is the part of my blog-real-estate that I use for my monthly blogging hall of fame. Pay attention to the left side of Blessed...it's here I highlight seven blogs each month. You will discover blogs that inspire, encourage, teach, make you … [Read more...]

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