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Monthly Archives: August 2010
A Visit to Glenda’s Kitchen
Canning, to me, seems like an old-fashioned skill that’s gone by the wayside for most Americans living in 2010. I’m sure more people do it than I realize, but when my friend Glenda mentioned that she was going to can … Continue reading
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All Things Baby
The very next day after our weary travels from Indy to Phoenix, we started birthing classes. Probably not the best time emotionally to start such a venture, but it’s worked out. First we viewed a video of several different types … Continue reading
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“Jack & Jill” Bridal Shower
Crossroad’s 2009 summer intern, Robert, has enriched the ministry of our church in so many ways—piano accompaniment, special music, song leading, giving devotionals at youth group, and being and encouragement to all of us. During each break he gets from … Continue reading
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Mom’s Tribute to Her Dad
This is my mom’s tribute that she gave at Pop-pop’s funeral. I am very thankful for my father. The most important thing about Dad was that he knew the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior and he knew he was … Continue reading
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Maternity Photos by Laura
My cousin, who is enrolled in a photography class, needed subjects for her portrait photo shoot assignment. Before we flew to Maryland, she asked if Stephen and I would mind getting some pictures taken while we were on the farm. … Continue reading
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Indiana Surprise
The look on Mom’s face was worth it. Worth the long hours in the car and the swollen feet and ankles. She came out into the living room confused as to why the dogs were barking, and then she saw … Continue reading
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Nearer My God To Thee
Thank you for your prayers and loving arms that have embraced us as we whispered goodbye to Pop-pop last week. It is an immeasurable comfort knowing that it was not a final goodbye, but as the pastor said at the … Continue reading
“Renee”
During Pop-pop’s last few weeks, it was a struggle for him to smile—let alone speak. July 28th, a week before Pop-pop passed away, was my mom’s birthday. Uncle Calvin was sitting in the dining room which they had made into … Continue reading
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Crossroad Baptist Turns 2!
Milestones are important because they mark the path of our lives, but better yet, they cause us to pause a minute to reflect on the past. Sunday we marked the 2nd anniversary of Crossroad Baptist Church. It was refreshing to … Continue reading
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