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    {this moment inspired by Soule Mama} If you’re inspired to do the same, please leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all of us to find and see. xoxo, M

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    The Nursery

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    Brick Shuffling

    Thirty years ago my family moved onto a piece of property owned by a man that my little brother would later be named after.  My dad is a wood worker, the man was a contractor and, despite their great age difference, they made a connection.   The house that I grew up in holds most of my childhood memories including…

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    Sadness and Silver Linings

    The past few months have been an incredible challenge for me personally and for us as a family.  From small issues to larger issues, it does seem as though life’s challenges can come in waves and work at knocking you back as soon as you think you’re recovering a bit.  I think I’m on the upswing of this whole sadness thing, though,…

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    A Child is Like a Seed

    My child graduates from High School today and is well on her way to making her own way in the world. Raising a child is the greatest, most fulfilling gift I can imagine. It doesn’t mean that it’s always easy or pretty or perfect, but it is absolute magic. Below is a piece I wrote several months ago for school…