Author: everfaith

I am a homeschooling mom who enjoys reading, writing, gabbing, photography, desktop publishing, and letting someone else do the cooking. I love my Superman husband, precious daughter, 2 dogs, my neighbor (that means you!) and Jesus.
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Moments

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Well, it’s Monday morning, and I’m sitting here trying to figure out how to live normally without my best friend.  I can barely stand to sit at the computer because he used to curl up at my feet.  I can barely stand to walk into our bathroom because that’s where he slept at night, and, at the end, where we had to confine him.  I can barely stand to cook…or put dirty dishes in the dishwasher…or watch a movie with my family…or, let’s get real — I can barely stand to breathe sometimes. Having said all that, I am okay.   … Continue reading Moments

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Dear Sweet Doggy Boy,

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This morning the sun is peeking through the clouds, bathing the back yard in a sheen of gold.  You are curled up asleep on the outdoor couch — and you just got up twenty minutes ago!  But you had a very hard night, didn’t you sweetie?  I could hear you toss and turn and rip through the yucky cover I taped over your bed all night long.  My goodness, you made a mess!  This morning we are both beat! You look so angelic lying there.  I view this golden cast to the sun as a gift from God.  Remember, I … Continue reading Dear Sweet Doggy Boy,

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Out of the mouths of babes…

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My daughter is having a very difficult time as Saturday grows closer. She crossed out every Saturday in her school planner book because she said she didn’t want to be reminded. I remember before she was two, one of her favorite phrases was “Shiner’s outside” or “Shiner’s at home.” Most people couldn’t quite understand her because it sounded more like, “Siner’s owside.” One day my husband came back from a business trip and told her, Home is where the heart is!” Then she proceeded to correct him, saying, No, Daddy! Home is where Shiner is!” This memory, and others like … Continue reading Out of the mouths of babes…

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Peace that Passes Understanding

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Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:4-7 (picture is of Shiner in better days!) Last night as I cried while looking at Shiner’s doggy bed, I felt a nudge to contact the veterinarians we used when we lived in Florida.  Actually, I had felt … Continue reading Peace that Passes Understanding