“Each of us can look back upon someone who made a great difference in our lives, someone whose wisdom or simple acts of caring made an impression upon us. In all likelihood it was someone who sought no recognition for their deed other than the joy of knowing that, by their hand, another's life had been made better.” Stephen M. Wolf We all have them. Those saints who have touched our lives and made a difference in all that matters in our world. People who make a difference without … [Read more...]
Mar 28, 2013
Some People You Never Forget
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I saw a quote today that resonated with me. Our culture has accepted two huge lies. The first is that if you disagree with someone's lifestyle, you must fear or hate them. The second is that to love someone means you agree with everything they believe or do. Both are nonsense. You don't have to compromise convictions to be compassionate. ----Rick Warren----- I loved the above quote from Rick Warren and while I imagine it was spurred on because of the current "equality" campaigns I … [Read more...]
Mar 1, 2013
And The Winner Is…….
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This could prove to be one long post!!! Grab your cup of coffee or tea and pull up a couch and settle in for a spell. You see today is the day I tally up the Comments for A Cause for the month and let my readers know just how awesome they are! During the month of February you guys all commented like the great folks that you are and I am so thrilled to be able to announce that we will be donating $202.50 to Tom Hedin's medical fund through GiveForward.com. As you might remember Tom … [Read more...]
Feb 25, 2013
It’s Just Life With Friends
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Part of our recent trip was a trip back "home" to Mooresville, NC where we lived for about 9 years. It seems a long time ago since we moved in 2007 and even though I have been back numerous times Chris has not made the trip with me. Being the nice guy that he is he funds my trips ! But this time we made it a point to stop for the night there and see some friends and catch up. There is nothing like friends who know you, who have lived through life with you and walked similar paths. … [Read more...]
Feb 11, 2013
Giveaway with an Ulterior Motive
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It's time for a giveaway here at It's Just Life but I have to be honest. I have an ulterior motive. I am fully disclosing this up front. You see---the month is almost half over and my comments are not where I would like them to be. If you have followed me for any time you know that I have a Comments for a Cause on my blog and for each legitimate comment during that month on any post (heck--it could be on a post from 2008 for all I care!) I will donate 50 cents to my cause. This month I … [Read more...]
Feb 8, 2013
Friday Fun???
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It's Friday so it is time to join Hilary over at Feeling Beachie for her blog hop!!! Enjoy your Friday and join in the fun!!! This week the co-host is Tami from Empty Nest in Il – she came up with the last two statements! This week’s statements: 1. When I am on the phone I have to ____ 2. I have a ____ 3. I started blogging to ________ 4. My worst habit is _______ My Answers: 1. When I am on the phone I have to walk around or doodle!!! 2. I have a fabulous husband. (Just … [Read more...]
Jan 24, 2013
A Chicken Purse, A Transporter and A Long Awaited Meeting
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What a day!!!! It is Wednesday night when I write this and I am recovering resting easily in my hotel room after a fun filled evening with Bernie of One Mixed Bag fame. I "met" Bernie awhile ago through a blog hop and have followed her blog religiously ever since I found her. She is funny and witty, gifted and creative, open and sincere and has the biggest heart of anyone I have met recently. When Bernie told me she was coming to visit her awesome friends in Duluth and beyond I was … [Read more...]
Jan 18, 2013
Fabulous Friday Fill In’s and More
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It's Friday and I am joining up with Hilary over at Feeling Beachie for her weekly blog hop! Check out her blog by clicking here and join in the fun! Add your name to the linky and meet other bloggers!!! Plus Hilary is one cool lady!!! This Week's Statements: This week’s statements: 1. I am a ____ 2. Sometimes I don’t know when to ____ 1. My two favorite words lately are ___________ and ____________ 2. I would like ____________ if ____________ didn’t happen My … [Read more...]
Jan 12, 2013
The Ripple Effect
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On Thursday this week I wrote a post about the Hedin family---you can read the original post by clicking right here. It will take you to the post in a new window and then you can come right back if you missed it. In a nutshell, Tom, husband and father was in a horrible snowmobiling accident. He was taken by medical helicopter 50 miles to the Hennepin Community Hospital in Minneapolis where he remains in ICU as I write this. The details are up on his CaringBridge page as to the extent … [Read more...]
High Five for Comments for a Cause!
Today is the start of a new month and no April Fool's jokes here!!! Just happy to be moving into spring, hopefully, and some nicer weather. We still have big snow piles from the plowing but hopefully those all will be gone by week end. My cause for March---Care of Creation and Brittany Ederer is done for the month and I am happy to report that a donation of $224 is going to help fund Brittany's work at this wonderful organization. I was so happy to "find" her and be able to be a small … [Read more...]