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It has been 4 weeks since I lost my daughter (a journal of healing)

It has been four weeks since I lost my 22-year-old daughter. I miss her so much. Two weeks ago I wrote about “A day of healing” and the little moments along the way. I knew there would be setbacks. I knew there would be hard moments and hard days. What…

A day of healing (loss of my daughter)

Yesterday was a day of healing. It happened unexpectedly. For those of you who do not know, something big happened two weeks ago. My one and only child is no longer alive. She was 22 years old. Just a few weeks ago, we were talking about her future. The things…

Creation Wheel – Genesis 1:1-2

My first week leading 3rd – 6th grade crafts at church started “In the beginning” with Genesis 1:1-2, where God created the world! I chose a Genesis Creation Wheel, with sections showing what God did each day. Time: 15-20 minutesCost: $3.40 for the template + 10 cents per kid for…

22 Cats! Now I understand how one becomes a “Cat Lady.”

It isn’t by plan or even by choice. Now I understand, you become a cat lady one furry feline at a time. I have always loved cats, but one or two is plenty to keep rodents out of the house and to melt my heart with cuddles and purr sessions.…

Wooden Church Craft project: Wooden Church Cutout painted red with stained glass paper windows.

Wooden Church Craft with Stained Glass Windows

I volunteer with 3rd – 6th grade crafts on Wednesday nights at church. Our first project of the 2023-2024 school year was this wooden church craft with paper “stained glass” windows! You will need: Note: This project did end up being more time consuming than expected. We hoped the kids…

Sometimes God Heals with Peppermints

Today’s Sunday School lesson included a discussion about times when we have seen God’s healing power. As I listened to the powerful testimonials of my classmates, I wondered if the two examples that popped into my mind were enough to be shared. The problems I have faced seem so minor…

Mixing my own Earthbox Growing Media

My old Earthboxes perform well, filled with Miracle Grow Potting Mix and topped off with a bit of compost. But I got even better results those first couple of years when I purchased complete kits that included Earthbox brand growing media. Unfortunately, I dumped the Earthbox brand media into my…

Electric problem fixed! Why did I let this go on for 5+ years?

Several months after buying our house, something tripped a breaker and 5 outlets stopped working. (2 in the kitchen, one outside, and two in the garage) Our breaker box is inconveniently located at the back of our small pantry, so we weren’t in any hurry to flip it back on.…

My air conditioner broke! Buying a new HVAC in 2022.

July 2022, at the peak of a 99 – 106 degree heat wave, my central air conditioner broke. I learned that there are a lot of differing thoughts on the best solution for our little 1100 sq ft home: 2.5-ton vs 3-ton condenser and coil 80% vs 96% efficiency natural…

1 month in, I like my Sensi Smart Thermostat! But I’m still on the fence about if they are a good idea.

July 2022, at the peak of a 99 – 106 degree heat wave, my central air conditioner broke. I learned that there are a lot of differing thoughts on the best solution for our little 1100 sq ft home. So I ended up going with my third cheapest option, which…