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Makings of Me: July 2012
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A blog about being a Christian, a Pastor's Wife of a church in Fairfax, VA (yay fcfc! A mother of 4 athletic and engaging children, working full time and being an encourager of God's people. Monday, July 30, 2012. And he was floating on top of the world. I imagine his return to the United States and even his own community was met with tremendous fanfare. Perhaps a parade, lots of endorsements (think Subway commercials) and a whole lot of superstar attention. Killing himself in front of his high school ma...
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Makings of Me: Consequences of Adventure
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A blog about being a Christian, a Pastor's Wife of a church in Fairfax, VA (yay fcfc! A mother of 4 athletic and engaging children, working full time and being an encourager of God's people. Saturday, February 9, 2013. I can do it. At first I couldn't even get up, and immediately had a massive headache. Pretty sure this is as close as I will come to having that NFL concussion experience. After two or three failed attempts at even getting up I somehow made it over to my. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Makings of Me: August 2012
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A blog about being a Christian, a Pastor's Wife of a church in Fairfax, VA (yay fcfc! A mother of 4 athletic and engaging children, working full time and being an encourager of God's people. Thursday, August 2, 2012. Rookie Runner vs. Severely Social. What in the world could have caused such poor running endurance? Youngest, riding along on his bike, in-between swerving and braking directly in front of me, sounded like this:. Mom, I got stung by a bee today. Check my pinky finger ( swerve). That is an ug...
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Makings of Me: January 2012
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A blog about being a Christian, a Pastor's Wife of a church in Fairfax, VA (yay fcfc! A mother of 4 athletic and engaging children, working full time and being an encourager of God's people. Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Yesterday I confessed to you how I worked up the nerve to branch out and try Zumba. Giving you just a glimpse of how much coaxing this took for me internally, I can only tell you it was a way bigger deal than you can imagine. About 30 minutes before it was time to go I was nervous! I've ema...
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Makings of Me: March 2012
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A blog about being a Christian, a Pastor's Wife of a church in Fairfax, VA (yay fcfc! A mother of 4 athletic and engaging children, working full time and being an encourager of God's people. Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Closed Court, Open Track. With much sadness, Bball. What does her sweet mother do to comfort such a sad moment? Oh, honey, it's okay.track starts tomorrow! Funny thing, Youngest went to school and in his normal, efficient manner, managed to tell his kindergarten teacher that his sister was st...
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Makings of Me: On Turning 38...
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A blog about being a Christian, a Pastor's Wife of a church in Fairfax, VA (yay fcfc! A mother of 4 athletic and engaging children, working full time and being an encourager of God's people. Thursday, December 13, 2012. As I celebrate my birthday today, I thought I'd share some random thoughts that express some truths I've learned in my 38 short years. Enjoy. Telling my age really doesn't matter. Telling my weight is a whole different story. The older I get, the more appreciation I earn. I strongly disli...
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Makings of Me: Lasting Compassion...
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A blog about being a Christian, a Pastor's Wife of a church in Fairfax, VA (yay fcfc! A mother of 4 athletic and engaging children, working full time and being an encourager of God's people. Monday, December 3, 2012. Pastor found this amazing website that feeds right into our fancy: www.ilikegiving.com. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). No Shame In This Game. What I'm reading now. Uncommon, Tony Dungy. Finally Free, Michael Vick. Nowhere But Up, Pattie Mallette. Don't Bet Against Me!
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Makings of Me: Call Me 'Coach?!?'
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A blog about being a Christian, a Pastor's Wife of a church in Fairfax, VA (yay fcfc! A mother of 4 athletic and engaging children, working full time and being an encourager of God's people. Monday, April 8, 2013. Our kids. Sitting in our little game chairs that are specially made to keep our rumps comfy as we. Really hot cup of coffee, sweetened just right, in that beautiful travel mug made for just these occasions. The cup might as well say "I'm spectating like it's my job.". So I've got my plan in pla...
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Makings of Me: April 2013
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A blog about being a Christian, a Pastor's Wife of a church in Fairfax, VA (yay fcfc! A mother of 4 athletic and engaging children, working full time and being an encourager of God's people. Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Again with the sad face, America? Like all of us, I mourn with the folks of Boston, the participants and spectators, family and loved ones of anyone remotely connected to the Marathon yesterday. Friends, I'm so tired. Aren't you tired? We would see God move mountains. I don't want to live imp...
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Makings of Me: February 2012
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A blog about being a Christian, a Pastor's Wife of a church in Fairfax, VA (yay fcfc! A mother of 4 athletic and engaging children, working full time and being an encourager of God's people. Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Round 1 of 4 th. Grade basketball playoffs found me on the sideline with a grin on my face for most of the game. The Hub was super excited about the very productive practice that was held the night before. He was all jazzed up, feeling good, sure that his 8 th. Girl took her 4 th. Period...
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