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Dec 29 2016

Had Ourselves a Merry Little Christmas

These boys are crazy about Paw Patrol, so we basically bought two every toy in the genre, but they had to share the table, each with their own chair.

“Paw Patrol!” they squealed with each new gift, nothing of huge consequence to older children, but for our little guys, the puzzles, action figures, stocking boots, and coloring books overwhelmed their delighted little hearts.

Our big guys, on the other hand, delighted in another Christmas tradition: food. [Read more…]

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Written by Ruth Ann Frederick · Categorized: Family Nostalgia

Dec 22 2016

a WORK of art

This image makes the smokestacks look smaller than they are. They stand guard over Lansing, MI and welcome factory workers to their jobs each day.

My hometown, Richmond, Virginia, has become a trendy area for its social networks, food scene, and focus on the arts. Over the years, their social magazines and websites have focused on what’s “Very Richmond.” Readers contribute anything from fishing on the James River shoreline to clubbing in Shockoe Bottom. This capital city is a hub of entertainment and culture, and the art scene beckons those who seek beauty.

Ten years ago, I moved to another capital city, albeit a bit farther north: Lansing, MI. [Read more…]

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Written by Ruth Ann Frederick · Categorized: Career, Culture, Wisdom for Life

Dec 14 2016

Sick Little Man

My precious grandson Zadok Lewis has been in the hospital overnight and on IV fluids for over 24 hours, and this treatment has not re-hydrated him. The diagnosis is Rota Virus, and it has left him severely dehydrated. I’m using today’s post to ask for prayer and for you to leave Zadok a comment below, so we can show how many people cared for him when he was so sick. [Read more…]

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Written by Ruth Ann Frederick · Categorized: Family Nostalgia, Youth

Dec 08 2016

Dinner Table Diplomacy

Our dinner table is a treasure, not for its pristine shine or expensive price tag, but for the bonding we all shared sitting around it in our second hand chairs we snagged before the local Wendy’s restaurant threw them in the landfill. As a matter of fact, my husband made it for me himself when we moved to this little country farm house and our old table had fallen apart.

We’ve laughed ourselves silly over gaffs in speech, held each other accountable for unkindness, and shed more than a few tears. That table, with all its dings and scrapes, is a symbol of unity in our home. [Read more…]

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Written by Ruth Ann Frederick · Categorized: Culture, Family Nostalgia, Wisdom for Life

Dec 01 2016

You May Not Deserve Your Church

body-of-christ“Go be a blessing!” Our pastor years ago ended every sermon with this short exhortation. He explained repeatedly over his ten-year tenure that if we come and go to GET a blessing, we’ll likely be disappointed, but if we come and go to BE a blessing, we’ll always GET one.
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Written by Ruth Ann Frederick · Categorized: Culture, Spiritual Life

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