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In an effort to keep the blog up to date…
I\’ll share some random news from the Gilbert household. I\’ve spent the morning clipping coupons, searching for recipes, planning menus, and making a grocery list. Yes, trying to stick to a budget at the grocery store and not eat out so much requires advance planning. I\’m good at advance planning. I am NOT good at…
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Keeping Faith by Jodi Picoult
Jodi Picoult\’s books are always chock full of drama and plot twists. Sometimes, they are a tad over the top, but I always enjoy them. Keeping Faith was no different. Seven year old Faith\’s family is torn apart by her father\’s infidelity and her mother\’s resulting depression. Suddenly, she begins to have visions of a…
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Resolutions
Since 2009 has officially begun, I suppose it is time to make and post some resolutions for the year. Some may call me a cheater or a resolution weenie, as I only make ones that involve doing things I enjoy, therefore I am more likely to keep them. I figure I\’m just setting myself up…
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Christmas with the Family
Seldom will all my children cooperate to take a family portrait. Here\’s one with my folks and me, as well as the critters. This was the day after Christmas, after all the presents had been opened and played with and cast aside. Fun times.
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Eventful few weeks
Since my last post, my life has taken a dramatic shift. On October 1, I was diagnosed with Crohn\’s disease. This is an incurable auto-immune condition that affects my digestive tract. I\’ve been poked and prodded and tested and examined. Some tests weren\’t so bad, but others were miserable. Since June, I\’ve lost 45 pounds…
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