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A Triple 14er: Democrat, Cameron, and Lincoln
Monday morning didn’t start too promising, because we woke to rain and lightning. Consulting the weather, we saw that the area where we were going didn’t seem to forecast storms until later, and the...
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Happy 19th Birthday, Mary!
Happy 19th Birthday, Mary—from the mountains. We love you so much and are grateful for your life. You love the Lord Jesus and desire to serve Him with all your heart. We’re excited to see your artistic...
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An Unnamed 13er
Tuesday was a rest day and on Wednesday we hiked a trail we’ve done before and then went up an intensely steep trail to an unnamed 13er (Jesse suggested the name: Jesswell). We missed Dad, as he...
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Snapshots
This morning was pretty as the clouds hung over the mountains. Today was a beautiful, peaceful day. We’ll be heading home Tuesday, so we’re enjoying these last moments here before jumping back into...
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La Plata Peak
Mary’s birthday felt like it came early because we woke up a little after 3 a.m. We had our individual Bible times, finalized loading our packs, and headed out. Since we were unsure of how Dad’s feet...
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Energize | Fort Mill/Charlotte and St. Clairsville/Wheeling
A very special thank you to Joseph for doing a photo session for us! We’re excited to share with you dates for our two upcoming conferences. We want you to come, and we’d love for you to encourage...
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Initiative | Every Parents’ Dream
So if initiative is every parents’ dream, how does one accomplish that? There is no doubt in my mind, the importance that chores and learning to work has played in our lives growing up. We have been...
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An Unpack-from-a-Trip Record
Can you believe the night we got home from Colorado, we unpacked in an hour? Seriously. That has to be a record. Amazing. Our cute welcome home sign from Abby! Bethany made one too. Joseph and Elissa...
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Happy 1st Anniversary, Joseph and Elissa Maxwell!
Joseph and Elissa, September 2015 Three hundred and sixty-five blissful days ago, Joseph and Elissa were married. We want to wish them a very Happy Anniversary! What a special day September 6th was,...
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Labor Day
We had an immediate family breakfast after working out and Bible time, which was sweet (literally!). Then, we went about our normal activities, including trip preparations for some. In the evening, we...
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Schedule Breeze
We have been blessed the past few years to have had available something that Managers of Their Homes scheduling moms had been requesting—software to use to design their schedules. Recently, Joseph, our...
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My Best Friend
I love to do things with my best friend—my husband! One of those special activities that we enjoy is walking together. Not only are we getting exercise, but we talk. Often it is hard for a husband and...
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A Hymn Sing and Pie Fellowship
If you remember, July’s church fellowship was game and dessert night. We didn’t have one in August due to schedules, but this month, we scheduled a hymn sing with a pie fellowship. Wow. If we thought...
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Happy 21st Birthday, Jesse!
Happy 21st Birthday, Jesse! You are such a blessing, and we love to see your heart for Jesus. In a world who rejects the Lord Jesus, you shine brightly in your witness for HIM! An interesting bit of...
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St. Clairsville/Wheeling Conference
We are being blessed by our time on the road. I’m amazed at the generosity and love in our Lord Jesus people have shown to us. Truly, the body of Christ working together is a beautiful thing! Friday...
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The Church in the Country
Sunday, Dad had the privilege of sharing with a body of believers in Ohio on the subject of Family with a Purpose during morning and evening worship. He shared from Philippians 4 and Joshua 1. They...
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Life on the Road
Monday, we drove from Port Washington to where we’re staying right near the border to North Carolina. Without the bus, life is different, but we’ve adjusted! We’re grateful for the gracious hospitality...
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Fort Mill/Charlotte Conference
We want to express our gratefulness to our coordinators, Mark and Ali. Months ago, they responded to God’s leading to ask if we could give a conference there. All through the process, they have been...
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15 Hours, 1000 Miles Later
We pulled up to Home Sweet Home about 9:30 last night. The drive was pleasant, from rolling hills beginning to show their autumn splendor, to the flatlands of the Midwest. We also love to be together,...
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Congratulations, Mary!
Mary just finished an exciting project. Can you guess?! It’s time to celebrate. She enjoyed a little autumn baking yesterday. There’s nothing like the feeling of accomplishment after completing a huge...
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