tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5057563392882468152024-03-13T10:48:56.687-06:00That's What She Said"...joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving and a voice of melody." Isaiah 51:3Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05904475961832992495noreply@blogger.comBlogger1004125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-505756339288246815.post-44332805861609865522016-01-15T08:00:00.000-07:002016-01-16T15:14:06.646-07:00#giveastory <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Back in December I posted about <a href="http://hamershappenings.blogspot.com/2015/12/writing-journals-children-in-need.html" target="_blank">Writing, Journals and Children In Need</a> in support of <a href="https://gadanke.com/" target="_blank">Gadanke </a>journals and Katie and her newest Time Capsule journal for kids. At that time, I mentioned I wasn't compensated, I just like to toot the horn of things that I love. But I'm now part of her Ambassador team to share the message of these special journals that she sells. <br />
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I sent one of these fun journals to my niece for Christmas plus one for a child in need. I never actually got to hold the book and really look through it until Katie sent me two books to review and share. <br />
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I love journal writing, although I'm not as good as I'd like to be. In my defense, I kind of think of my blog as a bit of a journal, too. But, really I just need quiet time to myself in order to feel the creative juices flowing. What is great about this journal is that it is guided journaling. It asks the kids to say... draw a picture of their home on one page, then to list reasons why they love their home on the opposite page or to list their favorite TV shows, or food. It helps bypass that need for creative juices at it guides them to write down the little things that, when they are old like me, they won't remember unless they recorded it somewhere.<br />
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<b><i>Isn't this a fun way to document a child's youth? </i></b></div>
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<b><i>I think this and a nice pack of colored pencils or gel pens </i></b></div>
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<b><i>Stay tuned...I've got something fun coming up...</i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Yes, you, I'm talking to you...How has life been treating you post holiday chaos? Has the clutter been put away and the diets started and exercise begun? We all do it...Are you starting to feel the effects of days just a little bit longer? Tiny little increments of time added to each day mean that we are that much closer to summer, and I love summer. Can I get an AMEN? </span></div>
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Yeah, life can just kind of beat you up around the holidays. My son and his wife moved back to College. We helped them move into their apartment in 5 stinking degrees! What kind of fool moves on January 1st?! I mean seriously...I may or may not have fallen on the snow and ice...In 5 degrees, it just never melts. But good news, I didn't spill the soda I was carrying. They all thought that I was odd, but the truth is, even though I really like my coke, I just didn't want to be covered in cold wet soda in 5 stinking degrees...Do you see that picture above? The one that says -11? Yeah, we didn't move furniture then. Your nose hairs freeze at -11. They actually pretty much froze at 5 degrees, but so did my eyeballs, well pretty much my whole body. Just sayin'<br />
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My baby has been accepted to college, she's excited but nervous about that. Babies like their mama's...at least mine does. Will I have to go back to college so I don't miss her too much? I'll make a great roommate...But seriously who has time for that at my age. I guess I'll have to cut the apron strings at some point. <br />
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KT has been a gym slave driver, but it's good for us. It's nice to get back full force, even IF the scale doesn't budge. At least I feel better.<br />
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New Years and Resolutions are upon us. You can't not see reminders of it all over the internet and social media. Weight loss goals, financial goals, fitness goals, educational goals. I like, everyone else, want to start fresh at the beginning of the year. Over the past several years, I have participated in <a href="http://oneword365.com/" target="_blank">one word</a> or <a href="http://aliedwards.com/projects/one-little-word" target="_blank">one little word </a>resolutions. It's a much simpler way of doing things, focusing on that one word in all aspects of my life. Words can be very powerful, especially as we <a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2015/10/my-heart-pondereth-them-continually?lang=eng" target="_blank">ponderize</a> and internalize.<br />
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I have chosen words that I really needed at the time and learned much from over the past years. Some examples of words I have chosen in the past are: <br />
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<a href="http://hamershappenings.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-girl-can-change-her-mind.html" target="_blank">Gratitude</a><br />
<a href="http://hamershappenings.blogspot.com/2014/01/be-brave.html" target="_blank">Brave</a><br />
<a href="http://hamershappenings.blogspot.com/2014/12/loved-and-one-word.html" target="_blank">Loved</a><br />
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This year a scripture keeps resonating with me, and I can't quite keep it to one word. <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/ps/46.10" target="_blank">Psalms 46:10</a><br />
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I almost feel as if this simple scripture encapsulates every one word I have used in the past. <br />
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2016 is a year of spiritual growth for me. While, yes, I have some fitness and weight goals, too, 'Be Still and Know that I am God" sits first and foremost in my mind and heart.<br />
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There for a while, I felt the weight of anything extra, and I just couldn't do it. Thoughts of Holidays, birthdays, serving someone with a meal, were just too dang overwhelming to even follow through. I'd come home from work, tidy house, make dinner, clean it up and sit exhausted on the couch waiting for it to all begin again. I used to love working out...but then I didn't have the energy anymore. It was such a gradual thing, that I thought it was just a product of getting older...(although I won't share "how" old I really am. I mean a girl has to have her secrets). But anyway, after a routine check up, and blood work, they discovered I had extremely low levels of Vitamin D. I'm on a mega dose to recover back to normal, but a search on symptoms of low D was very interesting. For most of them I was nodding my head, yes, yes, yes...Here are some of the symptoms taken from <a href="http://www.drfranklipman.com/symptoms-diseases-associated-with-vitamin-d-deficiency/" target="_blank">DrFrankKlipman.com</a><br />
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I've been taking a pretty hefty supplement under my doctors care, as well as, sitting in front of a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Verilux-VT05FWW1-HappyLight-Energy-Lamp/dp/B002Q2H2JC/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1450723014&sr=8-8&keywords=verilux+happylight+liberty" target="_blank">Happy Light </a>that I bought a few years ago. I hope to be feeling energetic and back to normal real soon. I share this because maybe someone else is suffering in silence the same way I was and just chalking it up to getting older, too. Low Vitamin D can be very serious, if you find you have some of these same symptoms, why not ask to get your Vitamin D levels checked. It can make all the difference in your quality of life.<br />
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I've sent out my Christmas cards, stamped, sealed and hopefully delivered, and I realized that I may have neglected the readers of this here blog. And that is just plain RUDE...I mean, really!<br />
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So here here is my Christmas card to you in word form:<br />
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Salutations and Christmas Cheer!</div>
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We are writing to you a brief synopsis of our year…</div>
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In January to Vegas, Kevin did go</div>
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To visit his brothers and his dad, you know.</div>
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February brought Japan business a whole month Long</div>
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We sure did miss Kevin while he was gone.</div>
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In April Michael got married to Natalie,</div>
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Inside the beautiful LDS Temple here in Boise.</div>
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After 12 wonderful years we sold our home,</div>
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Moving is ‘Heck’ we sure did groan.</div>
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My brother and his family moved away</div>
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We were all sad and cried on that day.</div>
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Then Lisa’s parents moved to Oregon</div>
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We are beginning to think it is something we’ve done.</div>
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Tyler moved back in at twenty-three</div>
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But, he eats all our food because it is free.</div>
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He’s going to Rexburg in April, we hope,</div>
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With him gone, too…How will we cope?</div>
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Nicole is a senior and so smart</div>
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She’ll graduate High School with a college head start.</div>
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She’s been accepted to BYU – Idaho</div>
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Where she will be a Freshman-Sophomore, you know…</div>
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We are full of life changes this year and next</div>
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Why not write us, call us or text?</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And with these words to you, I wish you a Merry Christmas! Thank you for being a devoted reader. I appreciate every one of you. I know you come, I see my stats, but I'd love to hear from you, too, from time to time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lisa Out</span></div>
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I lost three followers over the past week. It's weird because of the lack of social interaction on blogs anymore, I don't know who they are. I feel the loss in numbers, but I didn't know them. The anonymity of the internet can be a sad thing. I'd like to know people better, but the comments on blogs has really died out. Unless you are some super star mega blogger. Have you seen the comments on some of these blogs? And then there are these big bloggers who have just turned comments off because they can't keep up...then I can't tell them how amazing they are. Oh well...they probably know. <br />
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This Christmas I have been trying to give my focus to others. Listening to them, interacting with them...making them feel important, showing my love. This is much easier to do in person...to people we know, see and talk to on a regular basis.<br />
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There are some really great things going on in the internet world. One of the things I like to participate in is an advent during the Christmas season. It enhances my current scripture study and really brings my focus around to Christ. I love feeling the sweet spirit of love and comfort in my heart and this advent thing really helps. <br />
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In years past, I have used our <a href="http://hamershappenings.blogspot.com/2012/12/24-days-of-christmas-and-gift-for-you.html" target="_blank">24 Days of Christmas</a> book of scriptures, stories and songs. I have also read from the <a href="http://hamershappenings.blogspot.com/2012/11/refocusing-my-brain.html" target="_blank">Book of Luke</a>. There are exactly 24 chapters...read one per day leading through Christmas eve.<br />
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This year I found a printable advent on Facebook. It suggested actually writing out the scriptures. And has been an interesting process. As I have written, I actually ponder more fully on the Words. It has been fun to change things up just a bit. <br />
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In addition to this, I have been working on listing my 1000 gifts. Ann Voskamp, author of One Thousand Gifts and her blog called <a href="http://www.aholyexperience.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Holy Experience</a> shared this prompt for listing your gifts. Sometimes I have to really think and ponder, and that's a good thing.<br />
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I've also found this really cool LDS Blog, <a href="http://sheteachesfearlessly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">She Teaches Fearlessly</a> that has been posting daily Advent inspiration. Who can't use a daily vitamin like that?<br />
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<b><i>What have you been doing this Christmas season to feel closer to Christ?</i></b></div>
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Last year as part of my simplification and savoring, I decided to keep a Christmas journal. It was part <a href="http://www.gadanke.com/products#cat-holiday" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gandanke journal</a>, part repurposing old Christmas cards and part <a href="http://aliedwards.com/december-daily" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">December Daily</a>.<br />
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I used old Christmas card fronts as journaling pages. They are pretty AND functional. By recording thoughts, feelings, and activities that brought me closer to the Savior I was able to more fully savor the season. <br />
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It is definitely something I am doing again this year, though I am throwing a different twist this year and journaling my answers to the questions posed in Ann Voskamps advent book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Greatest-Gift-Unwrapping-Story-Christmas-ebook/dp/B00CH7KWWK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386279749&sr=8-1&keywords=the+greatest+gift+unwrapping+the+full+love+story+of+christmas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Greatest Gift</a>. <br />
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<b><i>Do you do anything different with your December journaling?</i></b><br />
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Back in the day...in the year of our Lord 2012, I wrote a post on my desire to have a more <a href="http://hamershappenings.blogspot.com/2012/11/minimalism-and-christmas.html" target="_blank">minimalistic Christmas.</a> It was a quest of mine last year, and you know what? I think I was successful! It was a goal in the forefront of my mind, and it was mission accomplished.<br />
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I shared my secrets recently to a group of women. I had a fancy presentation with a powerpoint and everything. Who knew my hidden talent was public speaking, but when you are sharing something you are passionate about, it isn't too hard...I'd like to share a few suggestions on finding the spirit in a more Simple Christmas that I shared with this group of women...<br />
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<li>Have a <a href="http://hamershappenings.blogspot.com/2012/12/24-days-of-christmas-and-gift-for-you.html" target="_blank">Christmas Advent</a> Devotional every morning or evening around the Christmas tree leading up to Christmas</li>
<li>The Book of Luke has exactly 24 chapters. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=505756339288246815#editor/target=post;postID=8203551198818024409;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=177;src=link" target="_blank">God's perfect advent</a>...read a chapter a day about Christ's life right up to Christmas Eve.</li>
<li>Watch the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=505756339288246815#editor/target=post;postID=5806910595579037371;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=175;src=link" target="_blank">First Presidency Christmas Devotional</a></li>
<li>Attend Church services and/or the Temple to partake of the Spirit</li>
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<li>Minimize Christmas gifts. For example, Santa Brings three gifts to symbolized the three gifts brought by the Wise men.</li>
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<li>Play Christmas music during the day</li>
<li>Watch Christmas movies...ABC Family has a <a href="http://abcfamily.go.com/news/listing/25-days-of-christmas/download-the-25-days-of-christmas-schedule-now" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">25 Days of Christmas</a> series for Children. I also love the <a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/movies/holiday" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lifetime</a> and <a href="http://hallmarkchannel.com/christmas/movies1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hallmark</a> channel Christmas movies.</li>
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<li>Attend a Christmas music concert. School choir and band concerts are usually free.</li>
<li>Go for a drive and look at Christmas lights</li>
<li>Create a Christmas journal, sometimes referred to as a <a href="http://aliedwards.com/projects/december-daily" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">December daily</a>. I made mine from old Christmas Cards. It was very simple. Document your thoughts and daily ideas on how you are creating a more simple, spirit filled Christmas. Focusing on gratitude, too.</li>
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Back in February KT went to <a href="http://hamershappenings.blogspot.com/2015/02/secrets-kt-and-japan.html" target="_blank">Japan for a month</a>. I don't know why that stressed me out so much, but it did. <br />
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In April Miguel got married in the Boise LDS Temple and while it was wonderful, beautiful and amazing, it was stressful, too. Big crowds, company visiting, meeting new people...the introvert in my wanted to curl up and hide until it was over. <br />
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Then, the weekend after the wedding we got an offer on our house. You would think I would be happy, but the reality of moving finally hit me. The gravity of the situation, all the to do's, papers to sign, inspections, packing...Forty days later we experienced our closing delayed twice, packing and moving an entire house that had been filled with stuff for over 12 years, homelessness a bit (thank goodness for my parents)...If you haven't bought and sold a home in a while, let me remind you it's a real pain in the booty. No joke, that was such a stressful experience. We are now mostly settled in our new home and to be honest, I'm feeling so much better. <br />
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I am in love with home, and home is Idaho. Oh, I love visiting other places...getting my beach fix from time to time, but there is something amazing about my sweet little home of Idaho. A recent <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2015/11/05/24-7-wall-st-best-cities-to-live-in/75177096/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">news article</a> in USA Today listed Meridian, Idaho, as the #1 Best City to Live In. Thank you for telling me what I already knew...Coincidentally, I've lived in #4, too. <br />
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The air is heavy, pregnant with smoke. So heavy, in fact, you can almost taste the smell of smoke and ash. The sky overcast with the evidence of the fires plaguing Idaho. Are we on the news out there? Does anyone outside of Idaho know? Does anyone care? A few years ago when Colorado was on fire, there was a big movement to sell T-Shirts where the funds went to help the displaced and to help the fire operations. I bought one...Is anyone selling T-shirts for Idaho? Just wondering...I haven't seen any.</div>
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I shared this picture before...It was taken from right outside a friends subdivision. Thankfully, that fire was contained before it became even more of a threat to their family home. </div>
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Why don't you stop by her website, http://www.thesassypelican.com and support a small business, one woman show. She is quite the artisan...</div>
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"What if I were to disappear from the blogging world? Would I truly be missed? Would you hear the echoes of my humor in the wind, or would life go on as normal. My guess is that life, for you, would go on as normal. For me, not so much."<br />
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I wrote this a long while back, before my great disappearing act from the blogging world. It sat in my drafts as the beginning of a post that never took shape. It's like prophetic, you know? Haha, but truly, my life has not been normal as of late.<br />
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I plan to share a bit of that in the near future. Glad I still have some friends out there, I think...<br />
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Once upon a time, I was an avid writer and reader. But, alas, life took over and I let a hobby and passion give. It was a sad time for me, I lost a love and an outlet and some dear friends. <br />
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I've had some major life changes in the past year. While, my blogging/public life has dwindled, my personal life took off and the busyness was consuming. <br />
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I don't know if anyone is still out there waiting and holding their breath to read the words that pour forth from my fingers, but I feel a pull to reconnect. <br />
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Recently my husband answered questions on a quiz about me. He said my best talent was writing, and here I haven't been writing or doing anything of the such for quite some time...I guess I better brush up on those writing skills.<br />
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If you are still there and wish to hear more from me, That's What She Said... and my thoughts and chronicles, please give a shout out so I know you are there. I think I need all the thoughts and encouragement I can get as I re start this here thing...<br />
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I'll be seeing more of you, I hope...<br />
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Let it be known on this 27th day of March in the year of our Lord 2015, that my dwelling, albeit, my beloved abode is heretofore for sale. Haha, yeah, after twelve years, we are going through life changes and have decided that it's time to move on to a different home and fresh starts. If you want a little peek into my home, you can look <a href="http://www.limelightidaho.com/propertydetails.cfm?searchType=mlsnumber&mlsid=98580825" target="_blank">here</a>...<br />
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You can play a little iSpy <a href="http://hamershappenings.blogspot.com/2009/03/milo.html" target="_blank">Milo the cat</a>...<br />
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Oh, and if you know someone who is in the market, pass on the info..I'd be forever in your debt. <br />
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Easter is coming! I love this time of year when everything is coming back to life, even myself as I pull myself out of the winter gloom. The tulips are beginning to push their way out of the ground and just yesterday I noticed my flowering pear tree is popping. I just adore those white blooms. <br />
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While I am reveling in the gloriousness of Spring, my thoughts are drawn to Easter and it's message of eternal life. I am so grateful for my Savior, Jesus Christ, and His sacrifice and resurrection that I might live again. What a great message of love and hope and spring all tied up like a perfect gift. <br />
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A few years ago I shared a tradition that we had when our children were younger. It brought their thoughts to Christ one pretty Easter Egg at a leading up to Easter Sunday. If you'd like to learn more about how to make your own Easter Egg Advent, you can go to my original post <a href="http://hamershappenings.blogspot.com/2013/03/easter-advent.html" target="_blank">here</a>...<br />
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Found this little gem stuck to the wall at school today. It is great to work in a place where there is positive encouragement and love. <br />
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