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Adriel & Nate Get Married
The big event arrived, right on time. Tonight my daughter Adriel and her sweetheart, Nate, said “I do” before a group of loving and supportive family and friends. It was a gorgeous evening for an outdoor ceremony, at the Civil … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Adriel
Thirty two years ago today, my youngest child was born, a beautiful baby girl who captured my heart immediately. As the nurse tucked her into my waiting arms, she studied my face intently with wide open, solemn eyes, as if … Continue reading
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2 Friends & Junk Show Joplin
I was very excited today to kick off the weekend by attending the 2 Friends & Junk Show in Joplin. This is always a fun event, with booths full of repurposed items, crafts, vintage finds and junk. It’s been 18 … Continue reading
Journey 260: Happy Birthday Adriel
Today my youngest child, daughter Adriel, celebrates another year. She worked last night and so got to sleep a little bit today. I had the opportunity to see her and her fiancé Nate for a short time this evening, to … Continue reading
Journey 213: A Simple Treat
I am weary today. Not discouraged or depressed, but tired, deeply so, a result of long days, short nights and an extended time of heightened alertness. We only spent half the day in Arkansas, taking care of some business and … Continue reading
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Tagged Adriel, Andy's Frozen Custard, family, Greg, journey, Nate Pugh, restoration, Simple Treats, Year of Journeys
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Journey 126: National Nurses Day
Today, May 6, is National Nurses Day, and marks the start of Nurses Week. The day is celebrated to raise awareness of the important role nurses play in our communities and in society. Nursing Week ends on May 12, the … Continue reading
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Journey 101: Vintage Market Days of NW Arkansas
Today I attended a wonderful event in Arkansas, for the first time, the Vintage Market Days of NW Arkansas. Accompanied by Greg, and daughters Elissa and Adriel, we ventured into the fairgrounds in Bentonville to try out this open air … Continue reading
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Tagged Adriel, Bless This Earth, Braeden, Charity, Elissa, family outing, Greg, journey, junkin', Pam, vintage, Vintage Market, Vintage Market Days of NW Arkansas, year of journeys
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Journey 59: 2 Friends & Junk Show – Joplin
After a day of resting and recovering from a stomach virus, I felt better this morning, and ready to enjoy the 2 Friends & Junk show in Joplin. Elissa, Adriel, Nate Pugh and Greg braved the falling snow and cold … Continue reading
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Journey 16: Family Friday
If I described today’s journey in one word, it would be FAMILY. A week ago today, I had a birthday. I got to see a few family members throughout that day and Greg and I enjoyed Keltic Knot at the … Continue reading
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Tagged Adriel, Aubrey, Dayan, El Vaquero, Elissa, family, family friday, Greg, Harry, Jeff, Joey, Jonathan, Josh, Linda, Megan, mom, Nate, Nathanael, Oliver, Walter, year of journeys
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Day 359: Christmas 2014
I love Christmas time….the magic of the season, the deeply spiritual meanings, the time spent with family…all bring joy and peace to my heart. This year, in keeping with the theme of new experiences, we had a different type of … Continue reading
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Tagged Adriel, Christmas 2014, Dayan, Elissa, family, family celebrations, Greg, Jonathan, Josh, Megan, Nate, Nathanael, year of firsts
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Going Beyond 