Happy Birthday To Me
It was my birthday – and while the official party line is that having a birthday over Thanksgiving weekend sucks, this one was pretty sweet. Wyatt threw me a surprise party. Some of my...
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In Thanksgiving
Whereas, the Senate of the United States, devoutly recognizing the Supreme Authority and just Government of Almighty God, in all the affairs of men and of nations, has, by a resolution, requested the President to...
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In the autumn of 2000 I was living hundreds of miles away from . . . well, pretty much EVERYTHING, in a double wide with five other college girls, on the property of the local...
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Olivia
The first thing I head this morning . . . before even opening my eyes, was Olivia’s voice, from the other room, in morning prayer. What a sweet way to wake up. Yesterday Olivia asked...
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The Home Made Holiday
I have a little confession. Wyatt- stop reading now, because you will be annoyed by this. I mean it. Stop. You’re still reading. I know you are. Stop it. Because now you will want to...
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Happiness
Look closely at this pile of laundry. Happiness is a baby boy who sucks on his fingers. Happiness is stopping by the store to find Christmas gifts on a great sale! Happiness is having Carrie...
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Brooklyn
Hi Larry and Karen, Here she is. Isn’t she lovely? But then, you all ready knew that. Love, Anj
Read The Rest of the StoryDear Patron Saint of the Blanket Fort
You have taken residence in the Christensen home, and the Christensen children are much enamored. They love to build blanket forts. Some are grand in scale and concept. Some are tiny and tidy. They are...
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The Proclaimation on the Family Proc Week 2010
Two years ago I did “Proc Week” – the first week of November, where I discuss The Proclamation on the Family, and what it means to me. Last year I did Proc Week again. But...
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