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Childlike wonder
I love the sound of early mornings. I love to hear the rustling of the trees when a gentle morning breeze blows. I love to hear the birds chirping to each other as they wake up and get ready for the day. The sound of squirrels scurrying around makes me smile when I walk my…
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Considering it Joy
I think I finally figured something out that I’ve been trying to figure out for quite some time. I’ve always been taught in church that God has a purpose for everything. God has a plan, all things work for the good for those who love him, etc. I believe these things are true. I really…
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Trying not to be Miss “I-Know-Everything”
When my brother and I were growing up, he had a special nickname for me. He used to call me Miss “I-Know-Everything”. I was older and smarter, and I never let him forget it! My parents could tell you stories of how overly confident I was, despite being extremely wrong. Ask my mom about Snow…
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Beauty in the simple things
A couple of summers ago, I decided to train for my first ever half marathon. Summers in Tennessee get really hot and humid, so most of my training was done early in the morning. Many mornings, I would be up well before the sun rose in the sky. I remember one morning very vividly. I…
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Re-introducing… ME
Hello again! It’s been over three years since I’ve written in this blog. As much as I love writing, sometimes I get discouraged. What am I writing for? Who is reading this? Does it even matter? If I’m being honest, I’m writing because I enjoy it. Other than my parents and a few Facebook friends,…
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Tips to enjoy the holidays, even while losing weight
I love Christmas. The lights, the decorations, movies, the food. Yes, the food! The holidays are filled with some of the best foods. Sweet potato casserole, pumpkin pie, all the cakes and cookies you could ever think of. Oh my gosh, so much food! It can be hard to navigate the holiday season when you…
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My first attempt at writing a short story
I took a deep breath to steady myself as I stepped out of the house. Nodding my head firmly, I started the short walk to my destination. I glanced around me, noticing the trees with their mostly empty branches. Fall was almost over; winter was almost here. I tugged my collar closer to my…
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Close to the brokenhearted
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed. — Psalms 34:18 NLT My brother, Mikie, passed away one month ago. I miss him so much still. My heart breaks often when I think of him. The loss of my brother has definitely made me feel like my spirit is…
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My way of processing
I miss my brother every day. Sometimes I think about him and I smile. Some days I think about him and I cry. Sometimes I think about him and the time that he wasted and I’m angry at him. Sometimes I think about how I should’ve been there for him more and I’m angry at…
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No excuses-my success story
How I lost almost 90 pounds in 14 months and the effect it has had on my life