How is your reach? Our 160 pound Great Dane, Jake, is so tall that he can reach pretty much anything he wants from the kitchen counter, yet when he’s alone with his sister, Ella, while we’re out, he’s never attempted to grab a snack. He’s eaten through several rugs and his bed, but he leaves …
Giver
My Beautiful Sister and Her Husband *The Gift Giver When God moves in our lives, answering prayers, healing, speaking over us in love...what must His face look like as He sees the lightbulb go on for us? Can you just imagine the smile of joy on His face when He gives good gifts to His …
Believe
My Sister, Cancer Survivor - - - - - - - - - ^ *“Because you have believed...” “Then Jesus said to the Roman officer, “Go back home. Because you believed, it has happened.” And the young servant was healed that same hour.” — Matthew 8:13 NLT Because you have believed....those words are so important! When …
Acknowledge
Too often, I try to gather all the things in my head into one neat pile to sort them on my calendar, in my notes, in my home, my heart, my to do list. Trying to hold onto everything at once means juggling, tension, stress- stuff that keeps me from rest, but not only that! …
Unity
When my hair started to thin from chemotherapy and my makeup could no longer hide the dark circles under my eyes, it was hard for me to look in the mirror even long enough to brush my teeth. The lump and the scar on my right shoulder from the portacath showed glaringly in my mind’s …
Identity
When our older son wanted to go on his first international mission trip, we all needed to apply for passports. We gathered to submit the required documents, only to find out that when my handwritten birth certificate was entered electronically, two letters in my maiden name had been transposed. I offered my parents’ marriage license …
Practice
I learned the value of good note taking in high school and college. On nights leading up to a test, I could copy my notes and during the test, I was able to close my eyes and see the answers I needed in my mind. Since writing things down helps me to remember them, I …
Static!
I love my Adirondack chairs on the back porch! When we first moved in last April, our dining table sat vacant for months as we enjoyed the spring and summer dining outdoors! One thing we’ve learned, however, after popping the fire out of each other one time too many, is that static electricity builds up …
Allison LeAnn (with a capital “A”) Ross
Yes, I use my middle name and there’s an uppercase letter where it doesn’t belong. I have my mother to thank for all the explaining I’ve done over the years. Eventually you just answer to the first name and grumble about it later! Here I am, the gal who always thinks of the perfect reply …
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