Bring on the trials! Really James. Come on. Seriously?! Who likes to face trials and troubles and challenges? Not me. And then when trials do come, consider them pure joy. That’s crazy talk. I do wrestle with this passage of scripture. But since I’m in the midst of living it…. (not by my choice!) I am learning its truth….
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The Other Kid
Becca Boo I am missing her terribly. It was a blast to have her undivided attention for two weeks while we traveled to Europe this past spring. But upon our return, she went directly to camp Timberline in Estes Park, CO. where she is working all summer. She gets one day off per week and except for that, has no…
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Wiley, the Intruder
The Big Deal Ian spent the afternoon packing. Meticulous and thorough is not his norm. (He packed for our Italy vacay in about 20 minutes.) But this, was a BIG DEAL. As the hours ticked by, it’s significance seemed to pick up steam. It was cute, and sad and precious and scary. As I write this, Ian is experiencing another first…
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Magic Glasses
New glasses The magic prism glasses have arrived and he is still the most handsome ginger ever. Ian loves them because no one has to know. Contacts are going in more consistently. And we hope that the vision therapist’s goals of what the glasses can accomplish, are realized. Time will tell. Ian wore the new glasses to physical therapy, on…
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The Blessing Boomerang
Roots 2000 miles separates me from my roots in Central Pennsylvania. I’m from State College, also known as Happy Valley, the home of Penn State University. My parents, both originally from rural PA, met while at Penn State, loved it, and stayed. State College has definitely grown over the years, but it has maintained a small town feel and…
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