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I have been writing but I have not been posting anything for lots of reasons. To name a few... Life has been CRAZY! See details below. I have barely had time to process things for myself, much less process them to the point of writing and sharing. Yes, as many of you likely suspected, we’ve been going through some struggles. Some things in my life have been so good, I didn’t want to give anyone else the opportunity to sour it with passive-aggressive comments, criticism, etc. We’re walking in God’s faithfulness in the most important area to me and I know He’s not done yet.   I do not know how to celebrate this publicly without making the rest awkward.   Reflecting on Year 32 Since moving to Texas, Matt’s job title has changed twice.   My job has officially stayed the same, but teaching during these “unprecedented times” has me feeling like my job has changed WAY more times than his.   We’ve gone from a part-time marriage (barely seeing each other due to his trav...

I recently returned to Minnesota, my current state of residence, from a two week visit to Texas, a.k.a. Home.   I missed my hubby dearly and it is great to be back in my own bed (don’t underestimate the power of the thread count), but I have run into the same challenge multiple times.   Everyone asks, “How was your trip?”   For most circumstances this is a normal, small-talk question, but I keep hesitating to answer.   I hesitate because the appropriate small-talk response, “It was great!” just doesn’t do it justice.   A trip to Texas of any duration should not be summed up into one sentence. Two weeks is an extended visit even for me, but I was home-sick.   I was more than home-sick, I was desperately missing all things Texas.   During my visit, I loved having the chance to be a part of the obtrusive state pride, being in weather so hot that shady spots are the most valued in a parking lot, and seeing the state flag, Texas shaped silhouettes, and T...