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Mi Bella
The most beautiful girl in the world. She took a walk down the aisle with a crazy man (who thinks he can build houses while he lives in them) and I have been walking as in a dream ever since.
She was made for me as surley as any woman was ever made for a [...]

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Sniff, Sniff

I’m so touched! I’m new in the blog world, and already people love me! Thank you, thank you to whoever nominated me in 3 - count ‘em - 3 categories of Sally’s contest.Just think: me, an Encouraging Frugal Homemaker. And I’m a finalist in the Frugal Category! I guess I’d better hurry up and write [...]

Our Umbrella Propelled Flying Obstacle part 2

We all ate the loaf of bread and got some sleep. I was the first to wake at a sudden jolt “I think we’ve landed!” I said to the others “no kidding” they said. Well let’s check were we are.

O.K I have to cut in to the story to say that it was a Friday [...]

Warm Fuzzy Encouragement

I receive a surprising number of comments that say my blog is an encouragement to others.This surprises and delights me, but it also encourages me.I sometimes find myself feeling discouraged and overwhelmed: yes, I have more children than average, but is it really so hard to train them well, to keep a clean house, to [...]

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Grandma and Grandpa-in-laws who love Jesus 

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brother and sister-in-laws who fear God and keep his commandments 

Our Little Bedwetter

She’s old enough to care now, with no end in sight. Every now and then the nighttime wetting seems to wane, but just when we think it’s over, it becomes a regular occurance.This is not a great concern to us. We are not really inclined to sink a lot of money and time [...]

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brothers named Thomas Jonathan Jackson

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brother-in-laws who love Jesus (and make my sister-in-law happy)

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family memories and cool cars

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brother-in-laws who have my back

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For biggest girls named Deanna who make me want to be better than I am.

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kids with a boundless sense of fun

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