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It’s not rocket science. If someone helps you out or blesses you, then thank them. Send them a card. Buy them flowers. Get them a small token of appreciation.I send out thank you cards all the time. Every single time … Continue reading →

I have always loved Charleston. I love living here and am blessed that Otis feels the same way. Our city is beautiful and rich in history. We cannot fathom the people that constantly talk about not being able to wait … Continue reading →

We have officially gone from a two cell phone family to a three cell phone family! Here’s my confession –I absolutely LOVE it! We told Allie that she would get a phone when she joined youth (6th grade). When students … Continue reading →

I recieved a text a few months ago asking me if I could take a few pictures of my cousin to serve as his senior pictures. Our family loves Cody and his family. Cody was our ringbearer when we were … Continue reading →

The. Family. Calendar. It might be the command center of your home. For our family, it is. Well, for me it is! I have found this year that I like having calendar pages printed out instead of a traditional flip … Continue reading →

This past weekend we held our own ceremony to honor our kids and their achievements this home school year. We realized right before Thanksgiving that this would be a big year for our kids if they were in traditional school. … Continue reading →

I am writing this as I sit at the laundromat. The kids are with Otis, so I am sitting here alone. Well, there are three other older ladies here gossiping, reading the paper, and folding  away. Our dryer has been … Continue reading →

A year ago today, I had spent a lovely Mother’s Day with my family. I was about half way to work and my phone rang with Otis’ ringtone. When I answered my phone, I heard the unfamiliar voice of a … Continue reading →

It happened just this week. It was my night off, so I was home. I hadn’t been asleep for longer than an hour. I heard  a scream. It’s Gary, our 6 year old. He’s screaming, “MOMMMMMYYYY!!!!”  And as a mom, … Continue reading →

This time last week, we had just finished up a weekend long youth event called Love God, Serve. It was the first time that we had done this event. In the past, we have always done two weekend long events … Continue reading →