Tag Archives: Minnesota

From tears of sorrow to tears of joy

I began the day in tears thinking about missing my own dear Mom. One word that described my mother would be “Encourager.” My Mom was my biggest cheerleader. If she only knew how far I’ve come along with my dream … Continue reading

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! You might be saying to yourself — what’s up with her? Yesterday was the start of the New Year, so why is she wishing us a Happy New Year on January 2. That’s a valid question. And … Continue reading

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Day #14, 15, & 16

Left Bismarck, ND and headed for Sartell, MN. Kids (and Nana and Grandpa) all excited to be together again. All looked forward to our dinner boat cruise and picnic on the boat. Went tubing with Liberty as we screamed when … Continue reading

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Fun Family Times

Blessing #93: delightful day of tubing, boating and picnicking on the Mississippi River. Family times with son and family. Blessing #94:  squeals of laughter from our grandchildren as we motor fast in dad’s new speed boat. I’ve always LOVED to … Continue reading

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Bakin’ in the Kitchen

What do you do when the grandkids come to visit?  You bake brownies!  Yummy chocolate brownies with chocochips inside and on the top!  Liberty, Elijah, and I stir the batter together and then Liberty (5 years old) volunteers to wash the … Continue reading

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Surprise – Surprise!

Palm Sunday when the children walked through the church waving palm branches, I commented to my friends next to me, “I miss my grandchildren – I need to go to Minnesota!” Yesterday, after returning from Bible Study, I pulled into … Continue reading

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Grandbaby due anytime

I’m eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new grandbaby, so I’ll be traveling to Minnesota soon!  More later as I’m able to post. We’d appreciate your prayers for a safe, healthy, and smooth delivery. ***   

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travellin’ home

 Overnight in Duluth where we can see the bridge which raises when ships or sailboats enter or leave Superior Bay and Lake Superior. ate at Little Angie’s Cantina & Grill near the Pier. Traveling home and takin’ our time to … Continue reading

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liberty and elijah w red flower   Munsinger & Clemens Gardens, St. Cloud, Minnesota.  Garden: A planted tract used for public enjoyment.  And that it is!  “During the 1880’s the location was used as a sawmill, due to its proximity … Continue reading

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Surprise-Surprise!

Steve and I received a most wonderful (and surprise) gift EARLY this morning!  Around 5:30 am, we heard a knock-knock, ring-ring. Again, knock-knock, ring-ring.  “Did you hear the doorbell?” I asked.  The first thing that popped into my head: it … Continue reading

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