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The Pain Needed to Create Beauty

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When my twin daughters entered their adolescent years, it became quite clear that at some point they would both need braces. So, my husband and I prepared and saved for the occasion, knowing that even though it would require some sacrifice, this was a gift we were giving our daughters that would last their lifetimes. Two days before their 13th birthday, they went to the orthodontist and … [Read more...]

Historic hotels

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I am very blessed to be married to a man who loves history as much as I do. We have spent many wonderful hours traipsing around historical sites, perusing museums, and touring old homes. And we love them all. But in the past few years we have come to discover another love: staying in historic hotels. Yes, we’ve also stayed in historic homes turned Bed and Breakfast or Airbnb, but it’s … [Read more...]

Beginnings

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I love beginnings. I love fresh starts. I've long been drawn to "path pictures" because they represent these beginnings and fresh starts. A chance to (as the Apostle Paul says) forget what is behind and press forward to what lies ahead. Of course, we don't truly "forget" the past in the sense that what's behind us is forgotten. Rather, with determination, we choose not to dwell on the … [Read more...]

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