Blest recently confessed that she swears profusely. My own confession is less shocking, but humbling nonetheless.Our sewing machine broke a couple of months ago, and has not yet been replaced. It just feels wrong to have 7 homeschooling daughters, cook from scratch, live in the country and be so very Prairie Muffin-ish but [...]

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Thank you Lord for allowing me one glorious rotation around the sun with my boy.
Arise O son of Jacob and contend with the enemies of your God in the gate,Arise my son and face them fear nothing for God is on your side.For the Lord your father reigns forever and His hand is like [...]

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Did you ever wonder what a mother of 14 and grandmother of (soon to be) 20 looks like? Isn’t she beautiful?I just hope I look this good when I’m 53. Wait a minute…I’d love to look this good right now!Last year we gave her a grandson for her birthday. The year before, my sister [...]

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