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So, We Did a Thing-part 4

You know how frustrating it is when everything that can go wrong, does? Jer got our little RV de-winterized for our trip to search for...

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Nov 28, 20212 min read

So, We Did This Thing - part 3

The journey continued to finding a way to have place of rest. We had ruled out an RV and a tiny home on wheels because both meant living...

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Nov 21, 20212 min read

So We Did This Thing- part 2

My bright idea of getting a camper was like dating. You try it out, decide if you like it or not, and if it doesn’t work out you move on....

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Nov 14, 20212 min read

So We did a Thing Part 1: the birth

Before I tell you about the thing I did, I need to give you a little background. Over the years, I learned about self-care, went to...

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Nov 7, 20212 min read

In Honor of the Man I Love

I haven’t written a blog in some time and it will probably confusing all the little engines that go looking for new content on websites....

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Jun 20, 20212 min read

Contagious Joy

“Did you jump up and down?! Did you shout?! Did Jer pick you up and swing you around?!” These are questions that came from my mom, who is...

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Mar 14, 20212 min read

Turning My Frown Right Side UP

Recently, I took a week off to rest, at least that was the plan. I used to have a beautiful house that overlooked the ocean to go to, but...

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Mar 8, 20212 min read

What the Heck am I Doing?

Ever wonder if you are on the right path? You start off with confidence, or maybe not, but at least you’re excited for your new venture....

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Feb 22, 20212 min read

Confessions of a New Author

Ever start something new and wonder, “What the heck am I doing?” It seems to be the story of my life. I might appear to have it all...

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Jan 31, 20212 min read

The Best Birthday Gift Given Ever

I have to admit, I like a good practical joke, like my dad, once in a while. But it doesn’t always feel so great when you are on the...

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Jan 24, 20212 min read

The Art of Play

I’m probably the last person who should be talking about playing, since I feel like I’ve lost a lot of my ability to play. Yet, here I am...

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Dec 14, 20202 min read

Dare to Dream

There once was a little girl named Stacey, who wasn’t much of a dreamer. Sure, she occasionally had a passing thought about one thing or...

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Nov 22, 20202 min read

Are We Having Fun Yet?

I can assure that I started writing because it was fun to create. I love creativity but I’d be dishonest if I said this whole book...

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Nov 22, 20202 min read

Here We Go

I feel strange mixture of feelings: excitement and nervousness. My whole adult life God has been requiring me to step out in faith, into...

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Nov 22, 20202 min read

Do You Like Surprises?

Love a Surprise?! Do you remember the excitement of wondering if what you hoped for was under the Christmas tree? It’s been a while for...

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Nov 22, 20201 min read

Mother of Tumbleweeds

The time had come for us to make our trek back home. After ten days in the RV the boys were arguing over who got to sleep on the floor,...

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Nov 22, 20202 min read

Surfers vs S'mores - Part 7

Meals in the RV were an adventure in and of themselves and some of most cherished memories of this big family vacation. Imagine standing...

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Nov 22, 20202 min read

Let the Fun Begin - Part 6

Morning dawn arrived and we excitedly prepared for the day, after several quick bowls of cereal. We filled our fanny packs with the goods...

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Nov 22, 20202 min read

Breakfast in the Hood -Part 5

On the road again, after a satisfying breakfast and a change of clothes, we continued on. In the midst of changing we realized Joe, our...

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Nov 22, 20202 min read

Shoeless Beginnings - Part 4

On the road again, after a satisfying breakfast and a change of clothes, we continued on. In the midst of changing we realized Joe, our...

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Nov 22, 20202 min read