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spiritual fitness

Published on July 14, 2020August 3, 2020 by Dawn Marie7 Comments

Two years ago I tried on a favorite little black dress.

I loved this dress for its simplicity and flexibility. It’s not in the least bit fussy or fancy and whether a high heel, kitten heel, sandal or sporty sneaker this dress can carry off the perfect look – no matter the occasion! This dress has hung in my closet for more years than the store it was purchased at lasted, as it has gone out of business long ago.

My LBD has traveled with me through 3 house moves & spanned the course of numerous fashion trends! Most importantly, if I am ever in doubt of “what to wear” it’s always been my constant “safe choice.”

Choose a shoe, match a hand-bag and off I go!

But then one day, as I pulled this magical garment from the closet to wear for an impromptu dinner with friends, the unthinkable happened.

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bigger than four!

Published on July 7, 2020 by Dawn Marie10 Comments

Jesus listens when you pray!

He hears each & every word you say.

That’s how we know

He is with you –

as you reach five years old today!

HIP-HIP-HOORAY!!!

Lots more giggles we’ll be adding to another year of celebrating Y-O-U!

Oma sends kisses,

Gompy sends hugs,

both of us send… five big years of love!

hugs n’ blessings grand-daughter, dear!

building up.

Published on June 17, 2020July 25, 2020 by Dawn Marie7 Comments

“Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.”
Matthew 12:25

Do you remember a moment when you realized you just couldn’t do it on your own?

I am learning how, in these moments, it is important to become vulnerable, fall on my knees & have my Prayer Team on speed-dial!

American culture has historically encouraged us to be independent.

This freedom of choice is a gift, and yet it can also lead to us feeling as though we are the masters of our own destiny. Even now, as independent as the modern life may be, we are still part of many social structures.

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