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Christmas 2016

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Cindy Moore

What a beautiful day! This Christmas was different from last year, in that none of my grandchildren were present. All of the children spent the day with their other parents. Today, I missed the kids…and I had a joyful afternoon … Continue reading →

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Maple Leaf Parade & Olivers Superbowl

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Cindy Moore

Family fun continued today, after a beautiful wedding celebration last night for my daughter Adriel and new son-in-law Nate. Early this morning a group of us gathered on the square in historic Carthage, MO for the 50th annual Maple Leaf … Continue reading →

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Surrender 74: Putting the Keep in Keepsakes

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Cindy Moore

Today was another Monday spent in Arkansas. While Greg worked outside today, doing some needed repairs, I had the inside of the house to myself. The children have taken the items that they want, or tagged the bigger pieces for … Continue reading →

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Surrender 65: Happy Birthday Linda

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Cindy Moore

This year I surrendered to an idea to celebrate each member of my family, on the day of his or her birth. Whether there’s a party on the big day, or I see them another time, or I simply send … Continue reading →

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Surrender 53: Saying Goodbye to Papa and Mimi’s House

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Cindy Moore

Today my son Nate had the opportunity to join his dad and me at the house in Arkansas. Because he had to work Saturday, he was unable to join his sisters on that day, as they walked through their grandparents’ … Continue reading →

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Surrender 34: Completed Vision Boards

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Cindy Moore

This evening my sister Linda, my mom, and my grandson Dayan gathered with me to complete our vision boards. Or in Dayan’s case, his drawing.   And just like last week, we enjoyed a time of creativity and lively conversation, … Continue reading →

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Surrender 30: Happy Birthday Aralyn

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Cindy Moore

Today family members gathered to celebrate Aralyn Miller, who turned two last Monday. It takes a certain amount of courage, and indeed surrender, to throw open the door of your home and  welcome in a boisterous crowd intent on partying. … Continue reading →

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Surrender 27: Creating a Collage of Ideas

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Cindy Moore

Tonight my sister Linda, my mom, and I met to continue working on our vision boards. We had a special guest, my grandson Dayan, who joined us before heading to his Wednesday night youth group. He elected to sketch, while … Continue reading →

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Surrender 19: Celebration at El Vaquero

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Cindy Moore

I had a birthday ten days ago, a quiet one spent mostly at home, doing things that I enjoy. The weather was cold and snowy and my family scattered so it was the perfect way to spend the day. Greg … Continue reading →

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Journey 359: The Best Christmas Gift

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Cindy Moore

What a beautiful Christmas Day! Sixty degree weather and ample sunshine didn’t create traditional postcard-like Christmas scenes but I didn’t mind the bright, breezy day. My daughter Adriel hosted the family for Christmas.     My tree last night after I … Continue reading →

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