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Say Less, Mean More: The Communication Tool That Changed Our Marriage

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can say to your spouse is only three words long. Nobody ever sat Tim and me down and taught us how to communicate. There was no class for it, no manual handed to us at the wedding. So we did what most…

Marriage

Fifty Years

August 13, 1976 — August 13, 2026 Friday, August 13th, 1976. Silvis, Illinois. An evening wedding — candles, family, and a young woman in a white dress standing at the back of the church with her father, ready to…

Life

When Healing Feels Lonely

There’s a part of healing that doesn’t get talked about enough. The quiet part. The in-between. The moments where everything slows down… and you’re left sitting with it. Even when you’re surrounded by people who care, healing…

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What My Healing Journey Taught Me (That Had Nothing to Do With My Face)

When I made the decision to go through a recent medical procedure—yes, a facelift—I thought I understood what I was signing up for. I expected the physical recovery. What I didn’t expect… was everything else. Because…

Life

What I Wish I Knew Before My Facelift Recovery

Ok… it’s time to tell the truth. For several months I’ve been posting on Facebook about recovery. What I didn’t mention was that this was a choice I made—to have a facelift. You see, I’ve always said I wanted one facelift in…

Marriage

Really? A Marriage Seminar? Why?

Why A Marriage Seminar? If you have to ask, “Why attend a marriage seminar?” – then it's time! Marriage is a beautiful journey, but it also requires effort, understanding, and continuous growth. Whether you're newlyweds…

Marriage

Big Blow Up – and Married Less Than 24 Hours!

Our Very First Blow Up! It’s true! We weren’t even married 24 hours, and wouldn’t you know it? We had our very first blow up. It left us confused and wondering what happened. You see, the day before, we were full of excitement, love,…

Marriage

Best Christmas Present Ever!

Special Christmas Gifts Looking back through the years, I remember some unique and special Christmas gifts I received. I got a stuffed monkey with a banana from my brother (I was only four!), a guitar from my mom and dad, a skirt, a shirt,…

Life

Now What?

Do you ever find yourself asking, “Now what?” At different times of my life I certainly have. There have been times when I’m left wondering things like: What am I to do now? Who am I? Am I fulfilled…

Life

Cake Pops, Cookies, Uno, Barbie Movie… Oh My!

What do you do with 11 and 8-year-old girls when Mom and Dad are out of town? We baked cake pops and cookies, played Uno, and even had a pizza party while watching the Barbie movie. Phew! The girls sure kept this grandma on her toes! I absolutely…

Life

Vacation, Family, and Fun!

Vacation, Family, and Fun We’re back… We’re back from vacation, with lots of family and even more fun, and taking the month of July off. Yes, we actually took a vacation! Vacation: a period spent away from home,…

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Need some time off! Maybe a vacay…

Vacation: a period spent away from home, work, service to rest and relax! And friends, that is exactly what Tim and I need! We have been so busy this year. Tim was instrumentalin the sale of the company, working long hours, making sure…