Ten on Tuesday: Book Edition!

It's time once again for Ten on Tuesday with Kim at It's A Crafty Life. I love 10 on Tuesday because it gives me a chance to be completely random (not that that doesn't happen often anyway). This week, Kim posted about 10 things from the 80s, including one of my absolute favorite book s…

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Review: When Sparrows Fall by Meg Moseley

From the Publisher: A widow and mother of six, Miranda Hanford leads a quiet, private life. When the pastor of her close-knit church announces his plans to move the entire congregation to another state, Miranda jumps at the opportunity to dissolve ties with Mason Chandler and his controlling meth…

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100 Posts♥

I actually reached my 100th a few posts ago. I had planned on writing something special for the occasion, but never could think of exactly what I wanted to say. Fast forward to today, I found a note that made it clear. As most of you reading this may know or may have guessed by now, I did not go to …

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Spread The Word (To End The Word)

For those who know me personally, or who have read my blog long, you know that besides raising Autism Awareness, the other big cause that I feel very strongly about is stopping the use of the 'r-word'. You can read the full story on why I feel so strongly about this here . Because this is som…

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Scripture and a Snapshot-Matthew 24: 42-44

I'm linking up once again for one of my favorite linkups- Scripture and a Snapshot! "Therefore be alert, since you don’t know what day your Lord is coming....If the homeowner had known what time the thief was coming, he would have stayed alert.... This is why you also must be ready, because…

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Review: Desert Gift by Sally John

From the publisher: What does a nationally known marriage expert do when her own marriage falls apart? Just as Jillian Galloway sets out for a publicity tour to promote her new book, her husband drops a bombshell: He wants a divorce. Jill flees to her parents’ home in the California desert, wonde…

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Wednesday♥

I haven't linked up for WILW with Jamie for awhile, but on this gloomy, rainy, meltdown in the grocery store kinda Wednesday...it seems like a good time to stop and remember all the wonderful things I have to love!! So this week I'm loving: $35 in Coupon Savings this week! That seems like a …

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Scripture and a Snapshot- James 1: 2-5

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who …

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Autism Awareness Craft: Basket Edition!

A little over a month ago, I found this wonderful autism awareness puzzle piece ribbon at Wal-Mart and HAD to have it! I have a lot of ideas running through my head on projects to make with it, so look for those in the future! But first, I want to share with you my first project!! My wonderful mothe…

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Review: Another Dawn by Kathryn Cushman

From The Publisher: When life gets complicated, Grace Graham runs--from romantic relationships, friendships, and even her family. But after years of running, her sister is giving her once last chance: Come home and help care for their father--whom Grace still blames for her mother’s death--or ne…

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On Being A Military Wife:

As some of my readers may know, tomorrow is Military Spouse Appreciation Day! In honor of this I thought I would write a little bit about my experiences as a Marine wife. If you'd told me five years ago that today I would be married to a Marine, living across the country from my loved ones, I n…

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Miscellany Monday: Month in Review!

Oh what a month this has been! A few highlights (in no particular order): ♥ As most of you reading probably already know, my husband had 2 weeks R&R in April. Unfortunately, it ended much too quickly and he has returned to Afghanistan, but it was nice while it lasted and we have only a few more m…

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