tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40792917374958674812024-03-06T22:33:43.292-05:00Teagan's TravelsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17490829034062001040noreply@blogger.comBlogger276125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079291737495867481.post-80981763628973954952017-08-05T12:35:00.001-04:002017-08-05T12:35:31.154-04:00Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17490829034062001040noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079291737495867481.post-23962149436889537002017-08-05T12:34:00.000-04:002017-08-05T12:34:08.006-04:00camping triptoday we went on a camping trip to the grate unknown and i can already tell its going to be awesomeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17490829034062001040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079291737495867481.post-2188274082074038362013-08-23T11:18:00.000-04:002013-08-23T11:18:21.383-04:00Fun SummerHappy Friday all! We are having a great week here full of pirate parties, gymnastics, swimming, park play dates and more! I'm so behind on posting pictures so here is a quick look at some of the fun we've been up to in our new home!<br />
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Our first day in the corporate apartment. Isla said, "This is where we live now!"</div>
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On Saturdays we bike into the cutest little town for crepes and eggs benedict. They have a left handers theme and annual festival!</div>
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had a serious handful o' Teagan's locks. Tea was all tears and cried, "I was jussssst playing a game with her!!" I asked what the game was. Hit the Bird. Guess who the bird was? </div>
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Hiking the foothills of the Rocky Mountains with dad!</div>
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Kade, Teagan and Isla exploring our new home together! Poor Tea added five more scrapes in addition to rolling down the mountain with me a few days ago! Poor girl got her mom's coordination to be sure:)!</div>
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These two have missed each other so much! We just may have them talked into moving here...to be continued. </div>
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Happy girls exhausted from adventures!</div>
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Teagan was super excited to pick her own flowers at a local farm. She also picked out yummy peaches, tomatoes, and cucumbers. The sweet farmers gave us some of their famous sweet corn to sample as well. There is a huge farm to table influence here and we are loving it!</div>
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Catching her first fish at the amazing children's museum!</div>
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Teagan was all about tending to her felt veggie garden! We spent 4 hours at the museum and could have stayed longer!</div>
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Next week we are off to new digs in the form of a rental house. The landlords are awesome and letting us go month-to-month. We pray our house in the Carolinas sells so we can start concentrating on a home here!<br />
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What are you up to this weekend? Thanks for sharing these days with us! Hugs from Brian, Michelle, Teagan and Isla!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17490829034062001040noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079291737495867481.post-40224885465431616532013-08-13T10:43:00.000-04:002013-08-13T10:43:04.238-04:00Fun In The SunWe are having the best time exploring our new home! Just time to post a few quick pictures before we are off again. I'll share our trip to Ireland later this week. Hope all are well. Tell us how you are wrapping up your summer!<div>
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Teagan and I had the best mommy and daughter date at the Rocky Mountain Tea Festival! She was delighted that her knight took time to have a cuppa with her! Face painting, dress up, strawberry-lemon children's tea and princess crafts rounded out the perfect Sunday afternoon!<br />
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My little Boo. That's Isla's new nickname due to her love of the baby girl in Monsters Inc. But the name fits for obvious reasons, no? This, post a relay race on our driveway gone wrong.<br />
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Missing cousin Kade and little Cooper! Somehow we became super attached to this pup in short fashion. At least Kade and Auntie Melissa got to make a trip out here. Will post those fun pics this week too!<br />
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We moved on July 3rd so by the end of the night on Independence Day the girls were super tired. Watching the fireworks over the Rockies here.<br />
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There is SO much to do with kids here! Isla loves dressing up as a blackbird at our local museum. A great way to spend a rainy day.<br />
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Hello everyone! We are taking a quick breather here as we prepare for a new day in the Carolinas! It has been an exciting time as God prepares us for a brand new adventure! Brian has a new opportunity within his former company! Moving back to the Boulder area has been our dream for a long time! Colorado here we come! </div>
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The team has been amazing relocating our family and it is happening so incredibly fast. Yesterday I was told to quit packing because the want to do it for us and take inventory at the same time....umm....really???? Serious squeals of delight from me! I am especially grateful as items I swear I put into tote boxes mysteriously kept making their way into the girls room!</div>
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We may even be able to squeeze in a quick trip to Ireland to see Brian's family before his July 1st start! We so miss everyone. Most of his family has relocated to Cork. But this trip would give us enough time to travel up and see his aunties and uncles too who are in Galway. </div>
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We had the hardest part telling our friends here and neighbors the news. They mean so much to us! But I love how awesome God reveals His plans to us...the days we told two precious families they also shared they too are moving! Three out of five of my bible study members are leaving at the same time. </div>
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Yesterday she waas bursting with excitement! "Mommmy, there are "smores and marshmellows in our yard!!!!"Well, I started to get excited too!! That is until I realized what she <i>meant </i>to say was "spores and mushrooms"...eeeewww...now that just doesn't have the same appeal, does it? Oh Tea! I love you my big girl! Here she is sleeping in one of her glamping tents! Little sis decided now was a good time to jump outta the crib so she has taken over Tea's toddler bed. Hopefully we are easing them into some shared rooming as we will be in a temporary corporate apartment with two bedrooms for a few months. Always an adventure!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had the best Memorial Day weekend just hanging around here with Aunt Melissa and Cousin Kade! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Picking what is left of the roses from Dad's garden that got pounded by crazy storms! We love our roses and the fact that Dad has a green thumb...and can cook some mean crepes on a Saturday morning!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh Kade! Do you wanna give your Auntie a heart attack? I am so not a boy mama! Love you to bits, bat wings and all!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tea's impression of what mom does when someone mentions a S-N-A-K-E!! There are tons of them here and I will never get used to them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This cracks me up! Nary a word was passed but they both made it clear that it was their turn to hold Kade's new puppy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So they recovered, thank goodness! We always have fun visiting Kade and Aunt Melissa!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Memorial Day to all! What did you get up to? We are busy working on our "next big thing" and can't wait to share after the weekend! Hugs and love from our family!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had a magical trip! More pics coming from our meeting with Princess Merida from Brave! But tomorrow? Posting pics from our fun Memorial Day weekend!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We took a family trip to Disney wayyyyyyyyy back in March! I meant to share the pictures earlier but I was determined to figure it out why my transparent frames were showing up with this black background. Never found the time which means the pics never got posted! So here they are, black backgrounds and all! We had an awesome time! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was part of Disney's college internship program and thought it a blast! For a semester I lived with students from around the world in a furnished apartment within a resort Disney set aside just for us. We had class and projects but for the most part it was just a ton of fun with unlimited access to the parks. Even so? Nothing but <i>nothing</i> beats experiencing Disney magic as a parent to two very excited preschoolers!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hello friends! I have been away from writing and my blog too long. What a tough year. Just trying to let God's soft, still voice give me courage to let His words flow while I sit at my desk once more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the meantime, have you ever had a week you wish came with a big "Do Over" button? Yep. I'm there. But I realized something in the midst of regret, my tears, fears, and a troubled, even grieving heart...not for the first time in my life had I made choices based on the will of MY heart, not allowing God's word to light my path. To give me wisdom. To soften my heart. To consider. I can't change the events of this week and that make me weep. A crack has been formed where I want peace, unity, love and perfect bliss. But I can begin fresh. Thank you Jesus for a new day and a chance to start again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In very happy, exciting news I've recently rolled out a brand new blog focusing on my writing. It is called <a href="http://michelleaxtonkelly.com/">Confessions From the Back Pew </a>and can be found at <a href="http://michelleaxtonkelly.com/">http://michelleaxtonkelly.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the meantime, I want to share an event called <b>Her Hands</b>. This was a desire God placed in my heart shortly before Mother's Day and I am grateful for it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have you caught the Pinterest bug? In honor of Mother's Day and in the spirit of Proverbs 31:31 we set out to make 28 gorgeous but easy-peasy Memorial Day & July 4th themed wreaths. These would go on the guest doors of our new Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The house is just two years old and beautiful! It provides every comfort and a home-away-from-home for families so they can be together while their critically ill child is receiving treatment. The house provides this at little or no cost to the families. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For me this event offered the best way to soothe my heart while honoring my mother, Maureen Fowler. She passed away just a few short weeks after Mother's Day last year. I miss her incredibly. Life has changed so much since she left us. I am grateful she is in heaven but saying goodbye has been harder than I ever imagined. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The girls and I took a tour of the house. We talked about how helpful it is for families with sick children. This really hit home I think because we still pray daily for Lorelai, Troy and Lucas that we met in the children's hospital in January. Please continue to keep them in your prayers. Lorelai and Troy are in the midst of difficult treatment for leukemia. We pray we'll be able to get together with them for a playdate soon!</span></div>
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This captures Isla perfectly: always sweet, always happy!</div>
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Oh sweet angel, mama couldn't love you any more!</div>
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My big almost-four-year-old princess!</div>
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The rustic Ford pickup made for an amazing background!</div>
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Look at that grin! So many teeth coming in!</div>
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Stop growing up Sweet Tea! I love you, monkey!</div>
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That's all for now...Disney pics coming up!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17490829034062001040noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079291737495867481.post-54696364593792645302013-03-22T08:40:00.001-04:002013-03-22T08:40:04.976-04:00Happy Birthday Mom<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hello everyone! The girls are just about to wake up so I have just a quick post to share this morning. Last week we celebrated what would have been my mother's 70th birthday by having a mini family reunion at Walt Disney World. It was a magical week. I think Brian and I had an even better time than the kids, if that is at all possible! I can't wait to share those pictures with you this weekend!</div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75;">My favorite picture of my mom as Homecoming Queen. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75;">Aren't her cat eye glasses the bomb? </span></i></div>
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The thing about Disney is that it is darn near impossible to find a quiet, lonely spot to reflect - though I tried on mom's birthday wandering in and out of villages in the Magic Kingdom. But it is also true that Disney makes it tough to be sad surrounded by so much happiness and joy. I figure that's probably just the way Mo would have wanted us to spend the day. I can just hear her telling me to have a good time and stop being so silly. </div>
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I miss you more than I can say, Mom. You are in my thoughts so often. I still catch myself reaching for the phone to call you and tell you some funny thing the girls have done. Lately I am able to remember the many ways you made us smile and laugh. What a joy and blessing to have been your little Sooz. </div>
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you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that
accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in
sharing with them and with everyone else." 2 Corinthians 9:13 (NIV)</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Before
the sun makes its debut I sit at my computer, reading <span style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://www.aholyexperience.com/a-bloggers-prayer/">Ann Voskamp’s A Blogger’s Prayer</a>.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><i>I am no longer my own blogger, but Thine, O Lord…<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Each day I
am humbled by this calling, which has become my passion. I started as a stay at
home mother sharing simple, sweet pictures of my babies with my first follower:
Mom. And I remember well the initial post where I felt God prompting me to say
more. Open my heart. Be vulnerable in black and white … all in His Name. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It was a
terrifying step. I battled with feelings of not being qualified. Who was I to
try to influence? Would anyone read it? My friends might think I’d become a
Jesus freak. What if I share and no one reads it? I’d be embarrassed if it
turned out to be nothing more than horribly bad writing.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">My doubt,
so carefully considered in the beginning, doesn’t matter now. Because God
qualifies the called and though I cherish every reader, I write for Him these
days. In my little corner of blogosphere, my Lord whispers His words softly to
me as I sit down to write. And I say a grateful, “Use me Lord.” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Use me to
share a devotion with that reader in China. Open the heart of those people I
can see visited my blog from United Arab Emirates. France. India. Costa Rica.
Because perhaps they don’t have a mega church down the street? Or a women’s
bible study to join. It could be sharing their faith…or exploring it, is a
dangerous occupation. Protect them God. Let them know You love them.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Use me
God, to share the dire needs of children in poverty around the world. So they
can see Jesus. Have fresh water to drink. Shoes. A vegetable crop. Compassion.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The
blessings have been all mine on this journey. Stronger relationships with those
I had. Being asked by a girlfriend who
didn’t go to church if we could start a bible study. New friendships around the
globe. A sense of pride that I am doing what I can to make this world better.
To grow God’s Kingdom instead of keeping the treasure of salvation to myself.
To change the life of a family, one child at a time.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Sweet friend, my question for you today is this: If you could change your corner
of the world today…would you?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Take Out</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;">: How can you use your sphere of influence? It
can be something as local as hosting a bible study, volunteering for a
non-profit organization, starting a fundraising effort for a group in need or
raising awareness. Pray the bold prayer asking God to use you and your life to
change this world for the better.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><i><span style="color: #b45f06;">God, we pray that you
open our minds and hearts to what your will is for our lives. That we would
have the courage to greet your calling so we may influence the lives of those
around us. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.</span></i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying,
“Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am
I. Send me!” <span style="color: #333333;"> Isaiah 6:8 (NIV)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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world and preach the gospel to all creation. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mark 16:15 (NIV)</span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The nurse slipped out the room just as I woke up. Quiet murmurs in the hallway. The hum of the IV machine near my head. My twenty month old baby sleeping, finally, in the crib next to me...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I <i>would</i> seek out my God and Savior on a moment-by-moment basis like a breath of sweet air that would revive me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I <i>would</i> be at church each week to learn, love and do life with the hearts of those I absolutely cherish. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I <i>would</i> eat well, exercise and make my body strong again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I <i>would</i> write. Often. Listening for His soft, still voice amongst the chaos of our social media filled world. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I <i>would </i>meet deadlines. Because I love writing for God. And I don't want to miss any opportunity to share what He is placing on my humble, grateful heart. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I <i>would</i> be a present, loving wife and mother - not at the bottom of my to do list, but at the top...somehow balancing all of this life God has blessed me with... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But then...then, my baby. Her eye swollen shut. My heart beat faster as her doctor mentioned words that included <i>hospital, brain, serious. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Why God?</i> <i>I don't understand. Last year? Well, last year...and yes, the year before...they were unbelievably hard. I thought....I imagined THIS year might be different. Joyful. Full of promise. Celebrating all the good. Getting to a point where remembering doesn't leave me crushed. Breathless.</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">And God, how can I be consistent during this current upheaval in our days? I am missing church, my computer and eating well. It's too much. This is the exact opposite of consistency, Lord!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fear gripped my heart that night in the hospital. <i>Had I just imagined the severe bacterial infection had spread a bit further down her cheek? Was the pink on her "good" eye just the result of no sleep...or would tomorrow morning reveal a new set of problems which would include dwindling options for antibiotics she could take? What if we hadn't caught it early enough...did it have time to spread to her brain? </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;">God whispered, <i>Have you forgotten Romans 12:12?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I felt His peace wash over me. And He asked me to consider that the Consistency he has asked me to focus on this year can also be applied to constant faith. Persistent prayer. Unrelenting optimism in the face of adversity. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then He showed me these things in the physical sense played out by courageous, precious children and parents facing serious illness. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You see, Isla and I made friends in the halls of that children's hospital. Little Lorelai. Troy. And Lucas. I was forever transformed by their bravery. Their optimism and the way they and their parents begin and end each day with faith. Hope. Prayer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Would you pray for them today? These next days, weeks and months are critical for them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Lorelai </b>is a sweet little redhead like Isla. She was under strict contact restrictions so she couldn't leave her room while we were there but her infectious smile and laugh were a joy. She is Teagan's age and was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia this year. If you are on Facebook you can follow her daily updates via the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/LoveForLorelaiSavanna?fref=ts">Love for Lorelai team</a>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Troy </b>is a brave, shy boy who has been in hospital since the first part of Christmas. He's just started his fight against </span><span style="font-size: large;">Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He, Lorelai and Lucas are all buddies. Pray he gets to go home today for the first time in a long few weeks. You can follow his story at <a href="http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/troymathews">Troy Mathews on CaringBridge. </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Lucas</b> is 21 months old, just a month older than Isla. He has big gorgeous eyes and loves to ride the wagons up and down the hospital halls with his mom, dad and nana. He is back at home this week and is fighting Bilateral Wilms Tumors on both his kidneys. You can follow his story at <a href="http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/lucasnieman">Lucas Nieman on CaringBridge</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have one more prayer request for a most treasured friend, <b>Jennifer.</b> She is my next door neighbor, Beth Moore bible study leader, walking buddy and just the most amazing person ever. It breaks my heart that her mom very nearly passed away this week from diverticulitis. Her colon has been removed and we are in fervent prayer that she will not get an infection as she heals. Please remember <b>Brenda </b>in your prayers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you and yours have a blessed Friday today! Brian has been traveling tons. Earlier this week he was in California and tomorrow he leaves for England and Ireland. This explains the lack of posting. I am one tired mama trying to catch up on the house after our hospital stay as well as multiple doctor's visits this week. We'll miss my sweets but are happy he'll get to see his family on the last leg of the trip!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17490829034062001040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079291737495867481.post-78472751901116373322013-01-03T07:51:00.002-05:002013-01-03T07:51:52.282-05:00A New Way to Pray - Part 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for joining me for Part 2 of <b><a href="http://teaganstravels.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-new-way-to-pray-part-1.html">A New Way to Pray. In Part 1</a> </b>we covered the <a href="http://teaganstravels.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-new-way-to-pray-part-1.html"><b>A.C.T.S. method of praying</b>.</a> But I <span style="text-align: justify;">wanted a way to focus and get to the heart of what I wanted to say in supplication without skimping on adoration, confession, and thanksgiving.</span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Recently, another blogger gave me just the means to do so. I am sorry to say I can't credit her here as I've been unable to trace that source I found a few weeks ago. Therefore, this idea is by no means original, yet I pray it will energize and inspire you to revamp your prayer time. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a nutshell, you will need to break out your Supplication prayer into topics. Then, each day of the week cover a different topic. I've included my list as an example:</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Tuesdays</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> - Prayers for resources including fresh water, food, medical supplies and shelter for everyone in this world with a specific mindfulness of the blessings God has showered upon our family.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Thursdays</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> - Prayers for the poor, mentally and physically ill. Specific prayer for our Compassion International family: Pascaline, Dahling, Elibie, Bethlehelm and Jimmi. Prayer for Compassion, Smaritans Purse, our local food banks and shelters. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks again for joining me today. <b>Tell us, what are prayers and topics you would add to my list above?</b> And do share, what is your <b><a href="http://teaganstravels.blogspot.com/2012/12/may-i-have-word.html">One Word for 2013</a></b>?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It would be my honor to pray for you and your family. If you have a need, please leave it in the comments below. For more privacy, email me at teaganstravels@yahoo.com. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy New Year! I pray you and your family had a wonderful holiday season. I am so excited about 2013! In just a week or two the new blog will be rolling out with giveaways, online bible studies and more. I will be focusing on my <a href="http://teaganstravels.blogspot.com/2012/12/may-i-have-word.html"><b>One Word: Consistency</b></a>. I can't wait to see what God does in all of our lives this year. Have you settled on <b><a href="http://teaganstravels.blogspot.com/2012/12/may-i-have-word.html">One Word for 2013</a></b>? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been thinking about a new way to pray. For a long time I've used the <b>A.C.T.S. Prayer.</b> Are you familiar with it? It is basically an acronym outlining a guide for personal prayer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>A - ADORATION</b> - I begin my personal time with God by praising and worshiping Him. This is a time to recognize His might, greatness and power. If I am honest? I find this step most difficult. It's hard to use words like Almighty, Father in Heaven, glorious, hallowed...and feel like I am connecting with Him. Maybe I get overwhelmed by the greatness of His might that it's hard to fathom His personal, intimate love of a sinner like me? At any rate, at times when I am unsure of how to do this I simply read or sing songs of worship. <span style="font-family: Georgia; font-style: inherit; line-height: 1.5;">For example, I love Chris Tomlin's </span><b style="font-family: Georgia; font-style: inherit; line-height: 1.5;">Indescribable:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>T - THANKSGIVING </b>- Here we thank God for the many blessings in our lives including our health, water, shelter, safety, country, leadership, family and friends. And we thank Him for our salvation - the precious gift of life eternal offered to us through the blood of Christ. Oh how He loves you and me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That's why I am starting a new way to pray in 2013. I wanted a way to focus on my prayers and get to the heart of what I wanted to say in Supplication without skimping on adoration, confession, and thanksgiving. Tune in tomorrow for the scoop on how I am using A.C.T.S. and giving it a new twist!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy New Year's! Here we go 2013! This month I'll be sharing the top ten moments God brought into my life this year. Some with happiness. Others with tears. All with blessings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You see, my best intentions get sidetracked by toddlers who won't nap, a calendar begging for a quiet day, and temptation that comes in the form of a red velvet birthday cake, not to mention chocolate filled Valentine's Day</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So this year? This year I am joining a movement that calls for focus. Focus on <i>one word</i>. Instead of trying to juggle too many resolutions and feeling like I've mastered none of them, the word I chose will guide me through the next year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I prayed about my word. I know God will use it to bless me. To teach me something about myself I never considered. But what to choose? If I'm honest? I have about 50 words I could work on...maybe 100? Hmmm. Where to start? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Within the list I kept circling back to one word: Consistency. At first it seemed an almost imperceptible whisper. <i>No God, not <b>that </b>one...surely there is a less <b>convicting </b>word out there...??? </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That whisper has transformed into a crystal clear command. It is officially the word God placed in my heart for this year. So over the past few weeks I've been thinking about how this word fits into my days. What it looks like as we enter 2013. </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">This design was created to symbolize our daily focus around each “theme” word. Each dot represents days as the year passes and the steps we make to incorporate the “One Word” into our lives. At the beginning of the year, each step might be small and farther between (like the dots at the top)… then as the year progresses, each step becomes larger until they start to just blur together… and the “One Word” becomes part of all we do, incorporated into each day as a habit we have each cultivated.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: justify;">The best part of this button is the tangible visual of what gaining traction looks like as we focus on one word. So, are you ready to choose your One Word for 2013? When you do, visit </span><a href="http://www.onlyabreath.com/2012/12/theyre-here-free-one-word-blog-buttons/" style="text-align: justify;">Melanie's site where she gives instructions for requesting your free One Word button</a><span style="text-align: justify;">. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Earlier this week I wrote about <a href="http://teaganstravels.blogspot.com/2012/12/ive-got-somethin-to-say.html">a health scare I've had recently. </a>And I've learned a lesson with that post...I shoulda...like, <i>really</i>...told my family BEFORE posting! Oops. I just about gave my dear ones a panic attack and for that, I am so sad. The truth is, I thought I'd make phone calls that morning, but the day got away from me. I goofed, so let that be a lesson to you, bloggy friends! Call first. Write later. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The issue has been walking. Sigh. My poor mother. With her severe rheumatoid arthritis, she would have been able to relate too well to this. I am forever grateful she never had to know I would experience a taste of what she endured for years. On more days than I'll admit it has been hard to get out of bed, even to comfort a crying wee one. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It started last March with a 10K race in Charleston. An injury I never recovered from. Alarms sounding in my head with each month that <i>something</i> was amiss. But with a three and one year old, who has time to slow down? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It wasn't until the past few months that I couldn't ignore the pain, go for walks, or wear shoes that could be considered a smidge fashionable. The pain spread from my feet to my hips and hands. Doctor's visits, steroid shots, x-rays, a brace...nothing seemed to fix me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A month ago a rheumatologist met with me and said I showed signs of lupus...and rheumatoid arthritis, which is believed, in some cases, to be inherited. And despite my best God's Girl prayers?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">No, not fear for myself. For my husband. Because I know the personal courage, dedication and sacrifice my stepfather Jim gave in devoting himself to the "for worse" part of his marriage. God love Him. Seven children, about a bazillion jobs, working toward his doctorate, a thriving practice...and did I mention the SEVEN children??? Always with a smile and optimism. But you know, it had to be tough. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fear. For my baby girls. Because I want desperately to be a well mother for them. To be able to go to plays. Graduations. Weddings. Paris. I mean, listen, we are already well aware we will be the OLD parents in the bleachers...but I'd still like to be up and about, you know? Traveling the world. Seeing the day when stroppy teens become human again. Best friends. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fear. Because if you never had the gift of meeting my mother then you don't know: she did "sick" ...well. With dignity. Even on her worst days? She conducted herself with grace. Would I be able to do the same under duress? Could I show kindness and true compassion for others while my body rebelled against itself? I wondered silently, tormented...<i>how God? What if I fail? How can I even begin to live a life that lends itself to a testimony resembling hers? </i></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">My words trickled to a stop. Numb. They just wouldn't come, despite deadlines for guest posts, writing teams and critique groups. I began to question whether God had really called me to write? Did I have something to say? Was my faith so small that I only wanted Him to take the best parts of me? </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lately....lately, I've been doing a lot of thinking. And stretching. You see, the stretching is good for my muscles that ache so much at the end of the day. When I begin, there is a tautness. It hurts to stretch as I get rid of the day's tension and stress. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But as I continue? Relief. I am quiet. Centered. Peace filled. Pain free, even. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My message today? Lean in. <i>Lean in, friend.</i> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lean in, because God has something to say to each of our hearts. It may be scary and painful to take that first step...but if we listen intently...quietly...intentionally, then He can bless us. And while we are listening? Let Him. Let Him use all the best <i>and</i> worst parts of us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the end? It's not confirmed, but based on bloodwork, I believe I have osteoarthritis. It is degenerative but I am relieved that it will not attack my immune system and organs. I meet with the doctor this Friday and would love your prayers as I learn what I can do to manage the pain. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the meantime, may God bless your family this day. If there is a prayer I can pray for you, please leave a request in the comments or at teaganstravels@yahoo.com</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Michelle</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You see, in the midst of a health scare I've had over the past few weeks, I was paralyzed. I couldn't write. I only worried about what the future would hold for my husband and babies. What would their lives look like as they cared for a sick mother? Who would guide my girls through the turmoil of teen years in a way only a mother could, if I were to pass?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And then? True silence. My trickles of writing ground to a halt. I began to question if I just imagined God called me to write. Or perhaps, I thought, it was just for a short season? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wouldn't that just make Satan dance for joy? To know He silenced a child of God from proclaiming His greatness...<i>just at the time of year when we have the most powerful, life-changing story to tell with the birth of Christ our savior on Christmas Day? Luke 2:1-39</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So today, sweet friends...I declare I've got something to say. My God is an awesome God. A God who loved us so much that He sent His only son to live and die on a cross for us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am back. I am writing. Perhaps small, trickles of words to start with? But they will continue. And grow. <i><b>For His glory</b></i>. I will tell how Christ uses all the best...and worst parts of me. Will you join me? Even if it is a word? A picture? A verse from a divinely inspired book of the bible?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">May you and yours be blessed this season. Today I am working with a wonderful designer at LexiLyn studios! Amy is helping me develop a blog devoted to my ministry...and I am thrilled to see what God has in store for 2013! I pray you'll join me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the meantime, I want to share my sweet angel babies photo. It's been a while and they are growing so much! Isla and Teagan captured this shot with Santa last week. Speaking of something to say, there were no lines that day. Thankfully. I don't think Santa has recovered from my very detailed 3 year old's description of her list! Isla was all about the candy canes! They make my heart so happy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love what Beth Moore calls "God Stops." Those are the small but miraculous moments when God shows you He is always with you, ready to give you joy. It's like a little squeeze from Him that makes me giddy! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: lightyellow; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 19.200000762939453px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The past two months I haven't written much. I've been thankful during this first holiday season without mom, my stepmother and dad, to be on the road. Ireland, Asheville, Napa, Boulder have called...what wonderful distractions and happy memories my family and friends made along those sweet, tender days. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: lightyellow; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 19.200000762939453px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">But lately? If I'm honest? My heart has been rolling. Tumbling with anxiety. Dark thoughts of uncertainty that messes with this southern girl's peace. Daylight brings blessed busyness. A bleary-eyed focus. My one and three year old daughters command my attention. And my husband catches me in his strong embrace, telling me everything is fine. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: lightyellow; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 19.200000762939453px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">So today, I turn my eyes upon Jesus. In this world that can deliver a swift kick as quickly as a beautiful, tear-producing hug from your sweet baby girl when you least expect it...I have found sanctuary. And with that faith in Him, I am returned to peace once again. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: lightyellow; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 19.200000762939453px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Maybe not the way I had planned this life of mine. Perhaps better? More meaningful than days filled with my to do list? Days where LIFE....Life...life...as we know it slows down. I become transformed into a voice that tries, often with imperfection, to show others His love, His grace, His compassion, His gift of salvation for a sinner like me. Like you. Like us. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: lightyellow; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 19.200000762939453px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Is there a battle taking place in your heart today? Do you know the peace and sanctuary Christ offers in our world full of sin, disease, anger, hurt? In this season where we celebrate God's greatest gift...the birth of Christ, I would love to share and pray for you. Please leave a comment or email teaganstravels@yahoo.com. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Day 1 - I have to start with my Lord,<b> Jesus Christ</b>. Without Him I am nothing. I am constantly amazed that He gave His life for a sinner like me. What more could He give? In this season I feel Him close, holding my heart. Comforting. Gently leading me to show His compassion and love as best I can. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Day 2 - <b>TheraFlu</b>. No joke. We've been down with a super bug in our house. It's only been a handful of times in our 12 years together that I've seen Brian this ill. I am thankful we live in a country where within one mile of our house there is a store with medicine on the shelves. And that we have a way to pay for it!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17.999998092651367px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Day 4 - Grateful for <b>my church</b>, all the <b>people </b>who give tirelessly to make it a wonderful place to call home and the dedication of our new Calvary Life Center this morning.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Welcome November! I love this, my birthday month that I share with my twin sister Melissa, my sister Angela and my niece, Kiersten! We have so much to be thankful this month and so I am joining other bloggers in capturing my 30 days of thankfulness. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day 1 - I have to start with my Lord,</span><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Jesus Christ</span></b><span style="font-size: large;">. Without Him I am nothing. I am constantly amazed that He gave His life for a sinner like me. What more could He give? In this season I feel Him close, holding my heart. Comforting. Gently leading me to show His compassion and love as best I can. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Tuesday! I have missed all of you and being able to blog for the past few weeks as we traveled!! It is truly a blessing to feel the sense of community I have with the women I've met on this blog and through link ups on other sites. I love hearing from you and what you've been up to this fall. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you so much to <a href="http://teaganstravels.blogspot.com/2012/10/loving-someones-backside-by-guest.html">Tracy Steel</a> and <a href="http://teaganstravels.blogspot.com/2012/10/dodging-fiery-darts-guest-post-by.html">Michelle Carson</a> for awesome guest posts. These women are part of my <a href="http://shespeaksconference.com/">She Speaks sisters</a> and constantly provide inspiration for me!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">What have we been up to? Our house has been fighting a virus that left Tea with temps hovering at 105! Scary! She and Brian are on the mend while Isla and I cross fingers that we are spared this round. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We also went to Co. Cork, Ireland to see Brian's lovely family. It was SO much fun and I can't wait to share pictures of our adventures this week. Brian and I went for nightly walks which became date night gifts to us from Nana Betty. I took these two shots I thought were cool...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now that we are back we are enjoying the fall days. I so hope we get to a pumpkin patch this weekend as this is my fav time of year! I've decorated a bit around the house....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Isla had her very first haircut! It was so fun and I can't wait to share pictures this week!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Plus we've just had some sweet moments around here. There are more pictures to post this week before the costume madness begins for Halloween! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I most excited about a special announcement coming soon! I am making big changes to Teagan's Travels which means I've decided to hold off on Destination: Inspiration Tuesdays for the rest of the year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I feel God calling me to a certain direction within my corner of the world, this little "bench" of mine (<a href="http://www.chattingatthesky.com/about/">thanks Emily Freeman, author of Chatting at the Sky, for the beautiful vision</a>). I so hope you'll grab a coffee and stick with me as I make the changes. I think it's going to be an awesome fall and winter seeing what God has in store! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Blessings, Michelle</span></div>
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