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Adventure
“Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.” -Helen Keller Amy I am spent a Saturday helping my mom serve lunch and dessert so some very special people. Women I had never met, but who were school pals of my mom over 50 years earlier. There was a baker’s dozen who flew in from different…
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Three years ago Scott and Amy started writing to a brother and sister in Ohio. They have kept in contact through real mail and occasional phone calls. This week Scott and Amy finally met their pen-pals Andy and Elizabeth Schaefer.We wee going to Ohio and it worked out that their big fair week was when…
Baptist Girl’s Look at Lent part 1
Growing up in the Baptist tradition, I had never been exposed to Lent or the rich history and traditions surrounding the Lenten Season. To be honest? I feel a bit cheated! Advent and Lent are traditions that lead up to the two most important calendar days in the life of a Christian. Christmas and Easter….
Camp Alta provides fun for special-needs individuals
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