“i prayed!”

You might remember the other day I mentioned Grace? Wynter’s potential new pony? And how we weren’t sure? And she was having a ride that afternoon which would give us a better indication if it was a good fit for her? Well … it didn’t go well. At all. Wynter seemed completely confused in her riding, which made Grace even more confused. And frankly, they…

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hamburger cupcake & sugar cookie fries

I found these incredible treats online a few years back and was dying to make them! I finally did it for father’s day {in 2009 … where does the time go?!?} … needless to say, they were a hit and super yummy too! When my girl’s birthdays roll around, we like to do something fun for their school treat. In trying to find a clever…

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love is a sacrifice …

With Easter weekend behind us, I can’t help but feel the heavy conviction of any unforgiveness lingering in my own heart. You see, it wasn’t nails holding Jesus on that cross … it was love. And forgiveness flows from love. Jesus loved us enough to hang here until death. So we could live forgiven. Love is a sacrifice. Forgiveness is a sacrifice. God sent His…

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goodness gracious & another show …

My Wynt was in another show this past weekend and had a great time! She’s really loving this and I’m so happy she’s found something to be passionate about in her little life. Wynter usually rides a lesson horse named Ferbert. She rode him in her previous show and during her lessons. But there’s another little girl at the barn who also rides Ferbert, and…

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(in)couraged to mend :: week six

If you’ve been reading along, you already know these next chapters are awe-inspiring. And if you’re not reading along … you may want to start. Just sayin’. This week I’m sharing my thoughts on chapters 17-19. Teacups: “There was a forty-five second time period every few minutes where they just got lost in the blur of joy.” Oh how I pine for moments to get…

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