Curt is my youngest. I guess I have more time to write down some of our conversations then I did with the older kids. Here is a blast from the past: February 5, 2015 – With 4 older siblings that seem to always have something important to do, Curt has been wishing he was more […]
Duncan, my husband, has been hiking parts of the Pacific Crest Trail for the last 3 summers. The PCT is a national trail that goes from the Mexico boarder to the Canada border through California, Oregon, and Washington. Over a thousand hikers hike this trail every year, even though it takes 6 months or more
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I practiced being a good mom to a young adult. I kept my mouth shut. Kay did great. She set up the appointments, she asked all the questions, and she was smart with her observations. I am impressed! … And honored that she wanted me along. Keeping my mouth shut really can work for me.
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We are back from hiking a piece of the Pacific Crest Trail! It was the most scenic hike I will probably ever be on. We went over Forester Pass (pictures to come), which is over 13,300 feet in elevation. Forester Pass is the highest point of the PCT and in view of Mt. Whitney (we
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This morning I was tired. The thought of supervising the kids on the summer goals seemed a burden. Funny. I had just written a question to pray about. “How can I teach my children to use their time wisely, make time for scripture reading, use their money wisely, and observe the commandments of God?” I
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