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Considering the Cross

Posted on April 17, 2019 by vsimmons54

Easter celebrations from my childhood were all about family. We started the day out in church together, then would enjoy a meal together, sometimes at my grandparents’ home. I didn’t mind the frilly dresses and lace socks too much, but … Continue reading →

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Getting your hands dirty

Posted on April 3, 2019 by vsimmons54

There’s just something about putting your hands in the dirt that makes you feel grounded. This past weekend, we began preparing our garden and are doing raised beds for the first time. We had two of our granddaughters helping for … Continue reading →

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Queen of laughter goes home

Posted on February 23, 2018 by vsimmons54

Heaven is filled with even more laughter these days. Faye Jones went to her eternal home Saturday. Ms. Faye, as most called her, was a bundle of laughter all the time. She lived right down the road from me. Before … Continue reading →

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New year, new attitude

Posted on January 3, 2018 by vsimmons54

Here we are on the third day of 2018! Doesn’t really seem possible but it’s the truth. Personally, I’m full of hope and anticipation for a year full of God’s blessings. Take the lessons learned from the previous year, move … Continue reading →

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Freedom in letting go

Posted on April 18, 2016 by vsimmons54

The last two weeks have been fast and furious. Working, rushing home to get a project done and doing it all over again the next day. Cleaning out things has been kind of liberating though. It feels good to get … Continue reading →

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