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We Made it to Asheville!

After spending two very restful days with family in Rusk County, we packed our car and headed to Asheville, North Carolina, via Little Rock and Nashville. J was with us, which made it more exciting. The car and car top carrier were full! We headed out around 9am Wednesday and...

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Today’s the Day

In about an hour and a half we will hit the road for our big adventure. Once Dale’s work day is done, we’ll drive to my brother’s house in Rusk County for a short visit, then on to Asheville, NC by way of Little Rock and Nashville. It’s hard to...

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Answered Prayers, Wedding Date Set!

We had one week where Dale, J and I would be together before leaving on our trip. I hoped, and prayed, that God would provide two things: a dress and a venue. He gave us both. All glory to Him for these gifts. If it had not happened, we would...

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A Proposal is Accepted!

On June 3, atop a foggy mountain peak near Asheville, NC, our soon-to-be son-in-law asked J to marry him. The weather may not have cooperated but it didn’t seem to dampen the occasion. Dale and I are looking forward to hearing all the details when we see J later this...

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Practical Application: Monthly Rental Living

One week ago today was Memorial Day. It seems like forever ago! We had a wonderful few days celebrating the holiday and the birthdays of our oldest and youngest children at Log Country Cove on Lake LBJ. It was so much fun! See photos here or watch the video. At...

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A Sweet Place for Contemplation

I love this video so much that I thought it deserved its own post! The colors of their breasts are so pretty. We were blessed to stay with friends in Georgetown who have an amazing outdoor space. I would sit on the porch each morning watching birds and cows. I’ve...

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We Sold Our House!

At this moment I’m sitting on a friend’s back porch while Dale works in the “Bumble Bee” room. In the last 24 hours we sold our home of 20 years, and my car of nine years. All of our worldly positions now fit in a storage unit and a car!...

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When the Music Stops

While the music is playing, participants go around and around and around, preparing to take a seat as soon as the music stops. This “musical chairs” analogy comes to mind as I consider that every one in my immediate family is in the process of moving, or preparing to move....

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Easter Weekend 2022

It was a beautiful weekend and so enjoyable. It’s good to spend time with friends and family, even though we missed having the Rusks with us. The weekend started off with a community-wide Good Friday service at Old Settlers Park. It was a beautiful evening a good turnout. J had...

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A View From Above

We spent a couple of days camping at Lake Georgetown last weekend. The weather was a bit cool the first night but the days were sunny and breezy. Dale took advantage of the beautiful terrain to get some great drone footage. Take a look at his video to see some...