Family Love and Update
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This photo was taken today. The love in their eyes says so much! I loved this so much I asked Tim, “What were you thinking here?” to which he replied, “I was thinking about how much I love you!”
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Shine On
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We rarely realize the life that we can speak into other people’s lives not only by the things that we say but also by our actions. The world that we live in can often be a dark, sad, lonely world, and love, light, and honor can be hard to come by. One thing that I’ve learned from Franicia, though, is how far-reaching the effects of the love that we show to people can go.
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Sweetheart!
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If you know Tim well, you know how much he enjoys exercising and healthy living. When I wrote to one of his co-workers this morning about it being his birthday and that a greeting may be a fun break in their work day, I had no idea how much of a surprise they wanted to give him.
Read MoreLoving Each Other in Big and Little Ways
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Every couple of weeks, he surprises me with a lovely plant or fresh bouquet. Earlier this week I was trying my best to process some new information that we got and prayed about. On top of that, I started missing my mom and wishing she was still alive.
Read MoreHappy 16th Birthday Heistheway
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Oh, Heistheway! Happy 16th Birthday, dear daughter! We’ve showered you with blessings today — telling you how much and why we love you so much and reminiscing about many special memories including the days leading to your waterbirth at home. You’re a beautiful and amazing young woman with a heart whose love for God and others shines forth with compassion, grace, and beauty! You’ve made our lives richer in countless ways, and we’re thankful to the Lord that He chose us to be your parents and family.
Read MoreUnconditional Love: No Matter What
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Do you have anyone in your life that you wish you could be more like? I sure do. There’s one particular person in my life that is so incredibly sweet and loving. They’re actually the sweetest, most-loving person I have ever known or even heard of.
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Looking People in the Eye
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This evening as we were eating dinner Pelaiah (9) started talking to me. I was pretty hungry but as she spoke to me I looked up at her and smiled while still enjoying chewing my food...
Read MoreHusbands, Love (and Listen to) Your Wives
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My Dad is the master (or at least he was when I was growing up) at spotting new rattles and squeaks in our family's cars. He performed all of the maintenance on our cars, so he was invested heavily in keeping them running well.
Read MoreInstead of Reading a Book, She Made Treasure
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If I told you that you could make treasure in ten minutes, would you believe me? What if I told you that you could create something that was priceless, what would you say?
Tucked away in a sweet 9-year-old's special box is a white envelope encasing a long hand-written letter on a card. It's not just any letter but some of the last words my mother wrote with a pen for Pelaiah, our second-born daughter.
Read MoreOur Great God Who Provides Over $20,000 Out of Nowhere (Part 1)
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We've told many people our wonderful story of God's provision to get our whole family to Saipan following my Mom's death...
Read MoreThank You: A Tribute to Parents of Honor and Good Character
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We can't thank everyone enough for all your help, prayers, gifts, airline tickets, cards, meals, water, flowers, singing, discounts, donations, kind emails, support, encouragement, positive phone calls, and more. You know who you are...
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