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Top Ten Differences Between Latvia, Istanbul, and Idaho

Top Ten Differences Between Latvia, Istanbul, and Idaho

Thanks to 2016 summer travels I have set a globe-trotting personal record which quite possibly will stand for the rest of my life. In the past 2 weeks I have sojourned in Latvia for a special needs family camp, in Istanbul during a 24 hour lay over, and in Idaho for...

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Do Not Hinder Them

Do Not Hinder Them

And they were bringing children to Him…but the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, “Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. And He took them in His arms and...

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Absurd Airport Announcements for a Fantastic Friday

Absurd Airport Announcements for a Fantastic Friday

Today's Fantastic Friday post was easy to choose after my recent overseas airport adventure. The adventure featured in this look back occurred in July of 2011. Not overseas, but right here in the United States. The Man of Steel and I are off to Idaho tomorrow, and...

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How to Breathe When You Can’t Let Go

How to Breathe When You Can’t Let Go

Different Dream welcomes Sarah Broady today as she talks about her discovery on the difficulty of being able to let go and take a break from the role of “special needs mom.” She shares her own story and offers ideas for ways to take breaks, how to breathe deep, and...

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Top Ten Thoughts While Preparing for a Trip to Latvia

Top Ten Thoughts While Preparing for a Trip to Latvia

In a few short days, a friend and I will drive to Chicago, and board a Turkish Airline flight bound for Istambul. After a 36 hour lay over, we'll catch another Turkish Airlines flight to our final destination–Riga, Latvia–where we'll spend a week ministering to moms...

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Checking Items Off My Bucket List

Checking Items Off My Bucket List

  I've never made a bucket list, though my list excuses for not doing so is quite extensive. Too busy. Too busy with family. Too busy enjoying friends. Too busy reading books. Too busy writing. Too busy planning the Wonderfully Made Family Camp (WMFC). Too busy...

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