In picking quotes for the kids, generally, there are repeating themes. Number 1 gets politics or something that challenges character, Number 2 gets something centered about being a warrior, Number 3 gets politics sometimes, but mostly encouragement, and Number 4 gets those

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According to the internet, there are three phases of recovery from surgery: Immediate Recovery Period, Intermediate Phase, and Convalescent / Restoration Phase. I believe the father-in-law is likely still in the Immediate Recovery Period, which focuses on rest, protection,

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Children are like chickens; you can open the door to the coop, but one always roosts in the trees. I just made that up. Chickens are interesting animals, and for the most part, if they get out of the chicken shed, all you have to do is open the door. Then, just before it

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When we do an extended weekend, a little over 1500 miles traveled, 2 cars, a boat, a Thanksgiving meal, and a whole day in the hospital, we do it! The entire family traveled back to Tennessee for Thanksgiving this weekend, which for us, is a little over 700 miles one way.

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I had my first real run-in with the wild animal known as a teenage daughter yesterday. When I am old and wrecked by alzheimer’s, Dear Lord, please never let me forget the day I washed the bonnet. The range of emotions, the depth of the anger, and the crying, coupled

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Commitment. “The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or action.” or “an engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action.“ By the numbers, this weekend’s lacrosse tournament did not go as well as we would have

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Game weekends are always fun. Looking forward to Number 2 laying some lumber out there! Gonna be a bit of a drive, but those are kind of fun also. Got another Bonus Quote today. It has been sitting in my Bookmarks on X for a little while, and I thought it appropriate as we

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