Tag Archives: Family

If you didn’t want the answer you shouldn’t have asked…

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

A rhetorical question of… “If you were stranded on a deserted island, what two things would you want?” was posed to me recently. I said, “Can it be anything? You probably don’t want to hear my answer.” “Yes, it can … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

Today, we celebrate Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving- a holiday which we’re told was initially celebrated by the Pilgrims and the Indians to give thanks for bountiful harvests. Today, Thanksgiving is typically a celebration with friends and family where we stuff ourselves full … Continue reading →

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Dancing

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

Song: Rainbow Artist: Blackfoot A friend posted this on my facebook page because of the rainbows. As I played the video, Nathaniel started dancing. Well… his version of dancing… swaying back and forth. It reminded me of his daddy dancing. … Continue reading →

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Random thought about Heaven

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

I’ve been busy the last few days and really need to add some updates, but I had a random thought that seemed to need it’s own entry. Today, Mom & I slaved on cleaning the paddocks and run-ins. We moved … Continue reading →

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