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There Are Two Kinds Of People.

February 24, 2018February 24, 2018 / @jensenrfam5 / Leave a comment

When I was young, I thought I could define the world by dividing people into categories. But if I could write that young girl a letter now, what would I say to her? Dear Younger Me...

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Do I Wish It All Away?

February 8, 2018February 8, 2018 / @jensenrfam5 / Leave a comment

Time keeps on ticking...The Big Game. The Ground Hog. A Birthday. Transitions Galore. There is a lot going on at our house these days. Do I embrace it all or wish it away?

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Help Me, Help You!

January 25, 2018 / @jensenrfam5 / Leave a comment

Jerry McGuire famously shouted "Help me, Help You." As, one morning, I find myself channeling my inner Jerry, I wonder am I motivating anyone anymore? Who should I be helping really?

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A New Year EMBRACE

January 15, 2018January 15, 2018 / @jensenrfam5 / Leave a comment

Should I write a list of resolutions to start out 2018? Or just let the theme of one word be my guide for the year?

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Is Heartbreak My Price for Courage?

December 30, 2017 / @jensenrfam5 / 2 Comments

Reflections on 2017 lead me to wonder if heartbreak is the price for living a courageous life and teaching my children to do the same.

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Christ-MESS?

December 22, 2017December 22, 2017 / @jensenrfam5 / Leave a comment

What do I do when the traditions of my past and the trends of today cause stress? The Bible tells me Mary paused to treasure all these things, but I can't even get my gifts wrapped.

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What Do You Do When Santa Dies?

December 16, 2017 / @jensenrfam5 / Leave a comment

Saying goodbye to a favorite uncle, a jolly guy who taught me so much about living, is hard to do.

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December, You are Not My Friend.

December 7, 2017December 7, 2017 / @jensenrfam5 / Leave a comment

December should dazzle. Yet, why am I always left feeling less than? Is it possible our culture sets us parents up to fail as the year comes to an end?

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Making It Through The Holidays.

November 30, 2017 / @jensenrfam5 / Leave a comment

How can I love my family, so why are the holidays so exhausting? I explore the past and wonder if there are clues to making the future a little more merry and bright.

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Telling Truth from Lies.

November 23, 2017November 23, 2017 / @jensenrfam5 / Leave a comment

I am a storyteller who cannot write. I am a mom who struggles to parent. Are those statements really true?

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