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Being the Neighborhood Granny
About six months ago, I decided to move into a little RV community where I met some amazing neighbors. Today, I am very blessed to be living here because I have become a granny to three amazing kids. I am so grateful to their parents for trusting me with their beautiful children and allowing me…
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Hershel Has Become Part of My Daily Life
About six months ago, when I moved into my RV, I met one of the sweetest little dogs I have ever known. His name is Hershel, and he belongs to my neighbor. From the very first day I moved here, he started coming over to visit me. Now it’s part of our daily routine. Every…
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Help Families in Need Through Brand Shamans’ Emergency Fundraiser
Dear Reader, In times of hardship, even the smallest act of kindness can make a meaningful difference. Right now, Lyn Lomasi, founder of BrandShamans.com, is hosting an emergency fundraiser to provide immediate assistance to families facing difficult circumstances. What makes this fundraiser especially impactful is that 100% of every sale from Lyn’s extensive collection of…
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Keeping Friends Close During Difficult Times
For the next couple of weeks (or a little longer), I’ll be dog-sitting sweet TiTi for my best friend, Sandra. Sandra and her husband had a sudden family emergency and needed to travel to Connecticut. During times like these, I’m grateful to be able to help by caring for TiTi while they focus on being…
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God Walks with the Wounded
Scripture “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 (NIV) Trauma has a way of changing how we see the world. It can leave behind wounds that aren’t visible, questions that seem impossible to answer, and fears that linger long after the moment has passed.…
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I Wish My Grandpa and Uncle Chris Could See Me Now
There are days when I sit down at my computer, open a manuscript, and begin writing, and a thought quietly crosses my mind: I wish my grandpa and Uncle Chris could see me now. Not because I need applause. Not because I need recognition. But because they believed in me long before I had anything…
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Becoming a Granny to the Little Ones Around Me
There is something beautiful about growing older that no one really talks about. It is not the gray hairs or the wrinkles earned through years of laughter and tears. It is the unexpected joy of becoming a safe place for the next generation. I may not be Granny by blood to the little children who…
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Hard Hands, Soft Hearts
The Story Behind the Memoir That Refused to Stay Silent By Crystal Amon Some Stories Don’t Begin With Fairytales Some stories begin with survival. With thin walls. With empty refrigerators. With whispered prayers late at night. With children learning fear before they ever learn peace. Hard Hands, Soft Hearts was born from those kinds of…
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Lyn Lomasi’s Mission of Hope: Helping Families Living with Disabilities Through Purposeful Sales
In a world where so many people are struggling quietly behind closed doors, Lyn Lomasi is choosing compassion, creativity, and action. Right now, several families living with disabilities are facing financial hardship and need help covering important bills like rent, phone service, and internet access — essential resources that help them remain safely housed and…
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Happy Mother’s Day to Every Kind of Mother 💜
Today, we honor the women whose love has shaped the world quietly, faithfully, and beautifully. Happy Mother’s Day to the mothers who carried babies in their wombs… and to the mothers who carried children in their hearts. To the biological mothers. The adoptive mothers. The stepmothers. The grandmothers raising grandchildren. The foster mothers. The spiritual…
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When Something Beautiful Is Just Out of Reach
There are moments in life that arrive softly—almost like a whisper—and yet they linger far longer than louder things ever could. Recently, PawPrint created something for me that stopped me in my tracks. It was a custom tumbler with my dog, Tidbit, right at the center. Her little face, so full of life and personality,…
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Building Something New: My RV Home Journey
There’s something about starting over that doesn’t look the way you imagined. Not polished. Not perfect. Not something you would have planned ahead of time. Right now, I’m living in an RV… with a room added onto it. I’m renting it. It’s not a traditional home. It’s not finished. And some days, it still feels…
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Frog Fish
There’s something about a small discovery that feels like holding a secret the world hasn’t noticed yet. He didn’t mean to catch them. The boy had gone out with his fishing pole, the line wobbling more from curiosity than skill. The pond sat quiet, like it was keeping its own thoughts. He dipped the net…
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Today I Lost My Adopted Brother
Today, my heart broke in a way that words can barely explain. My adopted brother passed away today, and even writing that sentence feels unreal. No matter how life unfolded, no matter the distance or the silence at times—he was still my brother. That bond never disappears. Adoption made our connection unique, but it didn’t…
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A Little Reminder: You’re Doing Better Than You Think
Some days feel heavier than others. Some mornings you wake up already tired, already fighting, already carrying more than anyone around you can see. But here’s something you may forget on those hard days: You are doing better than you think. Every challenge you face… Every flare-up you push through… Every moment you choose to…
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Marriage Matters Devotional: The Power of Respect
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” — Romans 12:10 Respect is one of the quiet pillars of every strong marriage. It doesn’t always shout. It doesn’t always sparkle. But it holds the walls steady when emotions shift, life gets busy, and misunderstandings try to creep in. Respect is how…
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Marriage Matters: The Power of Communication
Marriage is not built in the big moments — it’s shaped quietly in the everyday conversations we choose to have… and the ones we choose to avoid. Communication is one of the clearest windows into the health of a relationship, yet it’s also one of the easiest things to neglect when life becomes noisy, busy,…
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