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Have you ever needed help for whatever reason and you told your friend about your problem and they said, “Hey! I have a number you can call”? It can be anything really; car trouble, marriage trouble, college, whatever; someone always has an answer. Someone out there has experienced what you’re going through and has some…
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Have you ever gotten together with an old friend and magic happens? If you’re blessed to have an old friend since childhood then you know what I’m talking about. My dearest friend since second grade, my concert-going bestie, my soulmate if there ever was one; shared with me something amazing. Even though we’ve been best…
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This is definitely a saying that has been popularized recently. But why is it so mainstream? Here’s another way to look at it. My colleagues and I have been talking about the change we see in the young generations coming up. They’re stressed plumb out. And because they’re young children, their stress comes out in…
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Your short-term memory is fried. By that I mean you walk from the kitchen to the pantry and forget what you’re getting from the pantry. But that’s the minor leagues. I leave the house headed to Walgreens to pick up meds and forget what I’m there for. You sweat–a lot. Or maybe that’s just me?…
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Shamelessly raises hand in the back, I did that. Being that I have never bought a house before, I literally had no idea what to expect. Our realtor and lender were phenomenal in making sure that everything went smoothly. Honestly, my husband and I never thought we would ever be able to afford a house…
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I haven’t written much in awhile. It’s been a year in fact. My last posts were so encouraging and uplifting as we muddled our way through the beginning of the pandemic. I kept my positive attitude all through the summer and as school started to get pushed back and worries if school would ever start,…
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Most mornings, I turn to the back of my Bible and look for words that resonate with my current emotions. weary waiting worry Lots of “w’s.” Hadn’t noticed that before, but these are the words I’ve been studying. I can manage my stress with anxiety pills and sleeping aids but my heart really needs God…
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Okay, I’m being a little dramatic. It’s actually only day 11 but who’s counting? Everyone. Everyone is counting. During this social distancing, stay inside order, quarantine; whatever you want to call it, I’ve really been inside my head. Like more than usual. I start each day with quiet time with the Lord where I read…
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I’m a social butterfly. I literally get energy from just being around others. I am aware that I can be totally annoying at times because of my energy, but I honestly can’t help it. Needless to say Social Distancing is a challenge for me. I’ve created a new routine full of reading and writing…and eating.…
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Well, here we are. I slept in until 7:30. Washed my face, brushed my teeth, changed out of my sweat pants into new clean-ish sweat pants, did my Bible study, checked in on a friend, made some coffee, and now what. My streets are quiet. It’s weird. All the cars are tucked nicely in their…
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