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My sister helped process my mother’s papers to clear the way for her to visit us here in the United States.
She traveled with friends the second time she visited the USA and stayed until Christmas. It was great to spend that time with Mama. For her to be with…
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Every day is Thanksgiving Day for me. Here in the USA, they celebrate Thanksgiving Day on the last Thursday of November. Families gather together even from far away. People spend money on plane tickets or drive long distances to be with family on that day.
The typical menu is roast…
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A meme circulated in March 2020 of fixing another woman’s crown without telling the world it was crooked. Along with the meme came a challenge to tag a friend who exemplifies this spirit. Women supporting women are so important in our circles and as a community and women in…
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A pet for a birthday present? Why? What convinced Nate and I to say, “Yes.” to Keira this time?
Keira turned twelve years old on July 24th, 2020. I can’t believe how time flies so fast and how independent and mature she is. The next thing I know, she will…
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How to be a mother to every kid you stumble across down the road, in the hallway, at the mall, in school, or cafes, and so on?
The reason I am sharing this is that not all children are lucky enough to have a great home life. Not all of…
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Out of My Heart and Into His is written by my mother-in-law, Karen Rode. It is her life story during her journey through married life and motherhood. Her dream started when she was a little girl — to go to heaven and be with Jesus. But God began to…
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COVID-19 brings a lot of changes and panic to most of us around the world. Even before there was a confirmed case in our area, the media exaggerated the situation. The people in our community panicked and bought months worth of supplies, way more than they needed, leaving some…
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Valentine’s Day has always been a special day for me since I was a small child. It’s my favorite holiday. I love it! I love all the shades of red, white and pink decorations everywhere. When I was younger even if I got sick it didn’t stop me from…
