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May I just say...

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It's the day before Halloween. Two days till Thanksmas. I have daydreamed about these holidays minimally this year. It's great, don't get me wrong, I just haven't had a lot of time thinking about it. Too. Busy. Tomorrow night I intend to dress up and take these great kids trick or treating, which will hopefully get me into the swing of the most wonderful season of all! If not, it may take some extreme measures to blow the doors off this apathy. Lvb

The "T" Word

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Tre: Mom, Robin Hood says the "t" word. Me: What? Tre: The "t" word, it says it all over it. All over Robin Hood. Me: What "t" word? Tre: The "T-I..." Me: Spell all of it. Tre: T-I-D-E Wow. Lvb

Waiting for a Miracle

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My little brother, T.R., was diagnosed with oral cancer eight days ago. It's the strangest thing. He doesn't fit any statiscal eligibility except for being male. It should be a mistake. It should have been a canker sore. There is a lot I want to say, but I am incredibly emotional about the whole ordeal. It's best if I shield you from that... But we do need your prayers. T.R. needs your prayers. If you would write his name in the corner of your checkbook register, or on the welcome page of your phone, or on the coloring page on your fridge, maybe you will remember to ask God in His infinite mercy to heal my brother. His life depends on it. Specifically, we are asking for healing for him, wisdom for Mel as she supports him in all of this, and money to come in like a flood. They are not insured and have a young family. He has an appointment on Tuesday, so you can also pray that the doctors are baffled as they find him completely healthy! You are my friends, and I am thankful t

Last Picnic of the Year!

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Dale planned a walk on the trails and a final family picnic with the little girls while the rest of us finished school this morning. The picnic tables are 1.5 miles from the starting point of the trail, so the big kids rode bikes and skates. I have to tell you, I loved it. This girl almost never volunteers an idea that involves being outside. It's just not my thing... But I do try to have a cheerful attitude when I know I have to be a part of it. Today proved that, that pays off sometimes. Besides, I burned 300 calories with the deal! I hope you are enjoying these incredible fall days! Lvb P.s. I just realized my big kids are.all frowning! Hahaha! Crazy kids!!

Indoor Picnic

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Deisha: Get the- get the whitehead outta here! (pointing to Scarlette) Leila: The redhead, get the redhead.

Sunshine

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She makes me smile!

Forty Years

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Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad! You are amazing...

Boyz

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I am in love with this kid. He is funny, and brilliant, and helpful... He is also a volatile adolescent boy with extreme pickiness issues, but he is also awesome. Who cares about that other stuff!
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I guess it's not my phone's fault. I just can't seem to get used to this touch screen. I need to stay on the ball wi th writing, no matter how annoying the word predictor is.  For you, I will tolerate it. For the past few weeks, we have been running like crazy, which makes me crazy. Then when I do have a free day, instead of catching up on housework and school, I just want to sit and talk to my kids. That would be awesome if I didn't wander around aimlessly in the mess after they move on from our conversation. So here I am smothering under the anxiety that a messy house causes me. It makes me feel like crying and throwing up. It's a bad feeling... You know drinking regular coffee aggrivates the situation all the more, which I did this morning. The thing is, I found this breakfast blend that I just love... Remind me to only drink it when I have a chance to run the anxiety out! I am looking forward to going home this weekend to escape the busyness. My mom's house

Mt Dew

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She's coocoo for Mountain Dew!

Pants

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"I'm covering up this! I don't want to watch this. It's too scary!" Deishypants

Dreamer

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She has dreamt about this day for a long, long time. When we left California, I really hoped to get Kennedy plugged into a dance studio right away. I got pregnant and those hopes went out the window. You can imagine my surprise when we found out that Elisha, one of the ladies in our home fellowship was trained in ballet and teaching classes. She was happy to offer private ballet lessons to my little dreamer... And she is living the dream en pointe!