Category Archives: Thoughts

a waking up change

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Valerie

I have never been a morning person.  I love the way I feel in bed.  I love to burrow deeper into the covers.  I love to hold really still so that I can stay in the warm spot in the … Continue reading →

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One More Day

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Valerie

Today I am so thankful for my hubby.  He has been gone since Monday morning and my back is feeling it tonight! This week has gone fast because of how busy we’ve been. Just tonight since about 9 o’clock, this … Continue reading →

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It’s coming

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Valerie

My favorite time of year is coming.  I love the cooler weather, the crisp air, and the short evenings.  I love fires in the fireplace, rainy days, and wearing jackets.  I like the smell of burning leaves, the deep grey skies, … Continue reading →

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The man my daughters call “Dad”.

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Valerie

  My husband is an amazing father who was thrown into the special needs world almost four years ago. It is not the life we wanted, but none the less, it is our life. Chris has accepted this life with … Continue reading →

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What’s my donation?

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Valerie

The measure of a life, after all, is not its duration but its donation. ~Corrie Ten Boom

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Happy Mother’s Day, Mama

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Valerie

  Thank you so much for being the one to teach me… to sing in the good times and in the bad times.  Music is special to me because of you. the way to spell JOY is:  Jesus, Others, then … Continue reading →

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Do Not Pass Me By

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Valerie

Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior Frances J. Crosby, 1868 Pass me not, O gentle Savior, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. Savior, Savior, Hear my humble cry, While on others … Continue reading →

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Faith

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Valerie

adapted from Ambitious Contentment by Shelly Radic Do I have faith in God’s: purpose? pace? presence? Hebrews 11:1 Think of Noah on the 132nd day of riding the waves on the arc. Of barren Sarah, 90 years old and still … Continue reading →

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Drink Fully

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Valerie

I have had this song on my lips for quite a few weeks now.  In fact, Kayla has started to hum the tune from hearing it over and over. I think this song has so deeply touched me during this … Continue reading →

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Pass Me Not

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Valerie

by: Fanny Mae 1868 Pass me not, O gentle Savior, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. Savior, Savior, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass … Continue reading →

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