Category: Lunch Box Quotes

A big win and a very tough loss. I am not sure if ‘Pulmanary Pirates‘ will ever catch on, but this team will make you hold your breath. With their third one-goal victory in as many games, two of which in overtime, the boys eked out a 6-5 win over the Hoggard

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Numbers 2 and 3 have big games tonight. Both play the Hoggard Vikings. Unfortunately,  it is split team operations again. The boys are home and are trying to avenge an early-season loss and to make a statement before the playoffs. For the girls, away,  a win

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This weekend, as part of Number 2’s birthday present, we got a chance to see Willie Nelson in concert. It was 100% worth it. You might be wondering why we would give a recently turned 17-year-old tickets to see Willie Nelson for his birthday? Well, Number 2 is

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We currently have Carolina Wrens, Blue Birds, and Cardinals nesting in our front yard, all within about 40 feet from each other and our front door. This is the first time I have ever seen or found a Cardinal nest. Although I am a bit rusty now, looking back, I am grateful

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The boys won a big one last night. They beat the Croatan Cougars 15-14 in overtime in an absolute barn burner. Not that there isn’t some recency bias here, but this was certainly the most intense win since the early-season victory over Middle Creek. They had a

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Lacrosse every day this week, and the to-do list never seems to get shorter… “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to

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Yesterday, our Church service was based around John 14:1-6:   “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. 2 There is more than enough room in my Father’s home.[a] If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare

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Internet was down yesterday and I was this morning. A friend shot a large turkey yesterday, so we had to go over and check it out. Moving slow today. Although this could be one of my favorite sets of quotes in a while. The boys have a big one tonight, and it is Military

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April 15. Most people remember this date because it is tax day, but I get to remember this day because it is my Mom’s birthday!  For those of you who do not know, my mother is the rock and foundation of our family. She is the steadying force that keeps us

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In some form or another, today’s bonus quote could have been given to any one of the kids; all had big weekends / breaks. Number 1 had a fraternity formal, and the other just finished Spring Break. And the relentless grind of the lacrosse continues tonight at New

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