If you have ever read Charles Dickens book Great Expectations you will completely understand what I am talking about today. Let’s face it, we all come into life with some expectations. Maybe everyone has different levels of expectations, but they are still there. They are lying just under our daily thoughts either festering or being nourished. Some expectations in life…
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Should I Bullet Journal
Have you ever showed up at someone’s house, rang the doorbell, after they open the door you walk in and say, “Where is everyone?”. Maybe even take a step back and look around for a moment. You may even think, “there weren’t very many cars outside. ” Then the home owner says, “Guess what the wedding shower was yesterday!” with…
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Moving
If I told you that I was not sad about moving I would be lying. I mean the thought of moving gives me some really gut wrenching feelings. I have thought about for weeks now. I even think it has affected my sleep. We bought this house in 2001. It was a really big job when we bought it. There…
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Sewing for Children In Multiples
Sewing for children is so rewarding. There are rarely issues with size or whether they like it or not. Just a few measurements and you can have their summer clothes ready to go. To make sewing for your children even more rewarding you can plan to sew more than one garment. Just pick a pattern that is simple and can…
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Taking On New Responsibilities, Foster Care
I ran into an old friend recently. She is about the same age as I am and has 5 children. 3 of her children are grown and gone. They actually have grandchildren. She still has 2 at home that are in school. Out of the blue this couple received a call saying their godchildren were in need. The parents lost…
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