Hey friends! It seems like a lifetime since I last blogged about life. We have had so much happen in our lives. All Wrapped up In Tucson We closed on a house in Tucson just a month ago. The house needed a good cleaning and then we went to work on fur...

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Apr 22, 2023

All parents are a mixed bag. It’s true no matter how good or bad we are. As parents, it is important to realize that you will fail your kids from time to time. We are only human and raising kids is no easy feat. In the beginning, I wanted to be the p...

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Apr 08, 2023

Gaslighting, is becoming increasingly prevalent in today’s society. This insidious form of psychological manipulation occurs on both a personal and societal level. Let’s explore what it is and what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones. ...

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Mar 31, 2023
Marriage Pearl # 10: Cherish your parenting moments

When raising kids remember the days are long but the years are short… attempt to live without regret. When you are in the throes of raising infants, toddlers, elementary kids, middle and high schoolers the days seem to never end. Recognize that the d...

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Mar 31, 2023
Tucson 3: Week 12

Hey there!  Happy SPRING to everyone. I hope it is warming up wherever you are and that you are getting to see the spring flowers. Steve and I spent some time at Picacho Peak and saw the wildflowers and then we got to visit the Botanical Gardens and...

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Mar 26, 2023

If you want to grow a great relationship, here’s some advice: Have some independence in your married life. Just because you’re close to each other doesn’t mean you can’t have your own interests and hobbies. While you and your spouse are intimately in...

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Mar 26, 2023

Acknowledge that it isn’t all about you anymore, and die to that lie. This is a hard one and one I am still figuring out. I like things to be all about me, I think if we are honest, we all like things to be all about ourselves. In marriage we are say...

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Mar 19, 2023

Spiritual & exercise. Those two words usually either intrigue people or put people off. I am going to share with you a practice that puts both of them together, a “spiritual exercise” that I learned years ago and still regularly use in my life. I...

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Mar 11, 2023

Finding a spouse goes beyond physical attraction and involves finding a spiritual partner. To ensure spiritual compatibility, it’s crucial to be proactive in your spiritual growth together. This is important regardless of the customs and traditions o...

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Mar 10, 2023