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Growing Our Life in Northern Michigan
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Storm Prep
For the last few days we’ve heard that a big storm was headed our way. In fact, there has been nasty weather through most of the country with tornadoes and flooding to the south and snow and ice in the north. What a mess.… Continue Reading “Storm Prep”
Winter Storm
I am very thankful that the high winds caused us to lose our power on December 24-26 because it motivated us to buy a propane heater and a generator so that we are all set for Monday and Tuesday when the weather is supposed… Continue Reading “Winter Storm”
The Big Bad Wolf
At the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve, a huge wind storm blew in. It buffeted our house, reminding me of the Big Bad Wolf who huffed and puffed to blow the house down. Our house didn’t blow down but sometime in the night… Continue Reading “The Big Bad Wolf”
Another Thought or Two
After I wrote my last post, a couple of articles on the same topic appeared on my Facebook newsfeed. They are personal stories of people who experienced the church defending the abusers while accusing the victim. Stories like this happen often and it is… Continue Reading “Another Thought or Two”
The Silence of the Lambs
I have been reading through the articles at a blog called Narcissists Suck. It is my new favorite website. The blogger writes about narcissism in a clear, concise, interesting, and Biblical way, which I am finding very helpful and refreshing, especially now when frustration… Continue Reading “The Silence of the Lambs”
Fairy Tales
Many good things happened this week that I have wanted to share, but I have been busy and haven’t taken the time. I have been spending most of my time crocheting items to sell at Teric’s Treasures, my Etsy store. I am super proud of… Continue Reading “Fairy Tales”
The First Night
I have desperately needed to get a hair cut but I have dreaded trying to find new hair stylists here in the north. I really miss Bob and Linda, a husband and wife who have cut our hair since JJ was very young. They have… Continue Reading “The First Night”
Life on the Run
This was one of those absolutely crazy days that feels as if life is a comedy routine. It was running here, dropping EJ there, dropping JJ there, picking up EJ. It was sort of funny. Both EJ and JJ had appointments they had to… Continue Reading “Life on the Run”
Anniversary
Today was my and EJ’s 25th wedding anniversary. Anniversaries are always a time to reflect on memories of the years we’ve spent together: Pleasant and difficult times, laughter and tears, joys and sorrows. I think the card EJ gave me really describes our marriage:… Continue Reading “Anniversary”
Teric’s Treasures
After all the busyness of the last few days, I finally was able to work on my Etsy store today in between the normal interruptions–making turkey pot pie, washing dishes, taking Danny outside, finding lost items, and so on. I didn’t get around to… Continue Reading “Teric’s Treasures”
Thanksgiving
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Two days too late, I know, but I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Well, those of you who live in the USA anyway. I hope those outside the USA had a wonderful week. This last week has been so busy… Continue Reading “Thanksgiving”
Plan A – B + C
This week has been interesting with its ups and downs and twists and turns. EJ went hunting last weekend and brought home two deer. When he got them home on Sunday night, he hung them up in the garage. JJ and I climbed up… Continue Reading “Plan A – B + C”
Daddy’s Gone A-Hunting
It’s looking very November. One afternoon last week EJ, Danny, and I walked through one of our little meadows and into the forest on our way back from the mailbox. In the meadow we saw an area of flattened grass where EJ said the… Continue Reading “Daddy’s Gone A-Hunting”
Our Life So Far
We have done a lot of thinking and discussing and planning and doing since last week when we realized that with the extra expenses, we are going to run out of money sooner than later and we will need a bit more income. We… Continue Reading “Our Life So Far”
More Than I Imagine
Life seems to be one nail-biting cliffhanger after another. This is another chapter to our continuing saga. Those of you who have been reading our family’s story we recall that last Winter I looked at EJ and saw that his company was destroying his… Continue Reading “More Than I Imagine”
