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Mar. 17, 2015
The Space Between
I had a friend over who I hadn't seen for awhile. After a light lunch, her eyes welled with tears and she shared that she had recently had a miscarriage. I listened. I prayed. Hugged. And she had to run. … Continue reading
Tagged challenges, church, friends, joy, pain, socialization
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Nov. 27, 2014
Building Family Memories
In this season of Thanksgiving, I want to testify that I am exceedingly grateful for family, as I am sure you are as well. Children are not guaranteed, and in a culture that often finds children a burden, I count … Continue reading
Tagged bonding, children, family, friends, making memories, Thanksgiving
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Jan. 22, 2014
A Good Friend
What does a good friend look like? For me, it looks like time spent together. It looks like flexibility, calling an hour before I'd like to meet. It looks like conversations ranging from what's for dinner, to the study of … Continue reading
Tagged Encouragement, friends, help, illness, support
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Jul. 2, 2013
Life's Top 5 Regrets and How Not to Have Them
I wish I hadn't worked so hard. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends. I wish I had let myself be happier. I wish I'd had the courage to express my true self. I wish I'd lived … Continue reading
Dec. 18, 2012
Confessions of an extroverted homeschooler
Hello, my name is Jonelle and I'm an extrovert trying to homeschool. The girls I spend my day with. The past month has been very telling for me. With the holidays arriving one after another, normal events have been cancelled … Continue reading
Tagged extracurricular, friends, socialization, toddlers
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