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The Starting Line

I was raised in a family where I was taught to pray. However, at the age of 14, I certainly did not have what I would consider to be a relationship with my Heavenly Father. It was an element of my life that I… Continue Reading “The Starting Line”

Amongst the Weeds in the Pumpkin Plants

Generally speaking, I grew up with a concept that I was a part of a great family. I didn’t always love all of the garden work but it must have spoken to my soul because I usually didn’t hate it. I liked the satisfaction… Continue Reading “Amongst the Weeds in the Pumpkin Plants”

Knee Deep in the Snow

Winters in Southwest Iowa were very harsh. Snow was often measured in feet not inches. Oft times, I was the daughter selected to go out and help my dad shovel the sidewalks in front of our home.  The winter sky darkened in the late… Continue Reading “Knee Deep in the Snow”