Undeserving

by Andrea Deckard on February 21, 2010

Have you ever felt like you just don’t deserve a blessing? It’s not even that someone is trying to do something for you, necessarily. It’s a blessing straight from God, and you wonder why He has chosen you to receive it?
I feel that way right now.
The devil has been hard at work in our lives [...]

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The Memories of 5 Years Past…

by Andrea Deckard on February 10, 2010

I opened my bible on Sunday, and this memory is what came out…
All I had was a conference call and I could head back home to go to the hospital.  I mean, it was a conference call, I had to be in my office for that, of course…right?
I was leaving the subdivision, and slid. I [...]

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Buca di Nuh-UH!!!

by Andrea Deckard on January 5, 2010

On New Year’s Day, we enjoyed a great time with our dear friends. We usually do our Christmas exchange with them on New Year’s Eve, but since Gin was sick we decided to move the date. That’s not really the point though :)
We have been to Buca di Beppo many times. It is a fun [...]

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We Survived 2009

by Andrea Deckard on December 29, 2009

And, I can honestly say I’m glad it’s almost over. I’m really looking forward to a fresh new year.
I have been hearing this a lot lately, how we should be grateful for trials. How we should thank God for each new challenge. How it will make us stronger. You never think that how the [...]

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West Side Story… Bethlehem Style

by Andrea Deckard on December 23, 2009

We have several nativity sets appropriate for the kids to play with. As I was playing with Andon, well I saw the perfect opportunity to share the Christmas story!

“Hey, we both love Jesus. Is your Jesus the Savior? Cause, ours was just born yesterday to a virgin.  These Wise Men said they saw [...]

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Parenting Never Gets Easier!

by Andrea Deckard on October 12, 2009

This parenting thing just doesn’t get any easier.
As you know, we have three sons.  T is 10 years old and in the 5th grade.  Caleb is 5 years old and just started Kindergarten this year.  Andon is home with me (running me ragged) and is 2 years old.
The thing I have learned with our [...]

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Nestle Family Controversy | A Few Thoughts

by Andrea Deckard on October 6, 2009

While I understand there may be people reading for the first time. I invite you to read my Welcome Page and learn more about how this blog is about saving money and being an encouragement. These are things I am passionate about.
While I briefly mentioned why I thought Nestle may have invited me, let me [...]

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Disney on Ice | Great Family Fun

by Andrea Deckard on September 24, 2009

We received tickets to attend Disney on Ice from Mom Central. After I accepted the tickets, I told T and he was all like “Do I have to go, that’s for kids mom.” Well, what are you my 10-year old SON (who is also a kid)!
He liked it and I have proof!
Before the [...]

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Church Shopping | And then there were 7??

by Andrea Deckard on September 17, 2009

One of our visits took us to hear a message that God has been telling us for a while.
This church visit was great!  They had a great area for the boys.  T went into his classroom and loved it.  Caleb, well, he’s Caleb – he cried and finally went into his classroom.  Andon hasn’t found [...]

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Church Shopping | Familiar Territory

by Andrea Deckard on August 23, 2009

One of the first visits we made in our search was to a church I was familiar with.  I know many people there and just felt comfortable stepping foot in the door.
Or so I thought…
I am an extremely extroverted personality.  I say “Fake it or Make it” and that usually works even if I am [...]

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