Category: Family

• The Timing…

  Nothing about this week has been exactly normal. After Saturday I came to the realization that I wanted and needed to write again, but this radical change in our routine has made me alter a lot of decisions the last few days. Monday was supposed to be a post connecting me to my reaction from…

  Garnetjewel

  May 7, 2026

  American Heritage, Bible Reflections, Extraordinary People With Common Sense, Family

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• Surprise

  When I was thinking about my next article I was going to articulate the events of Saturday a little deeper. However, after starting my early bird routine something caught my eye on the way back from those duties. It was a bit startling to the usual morning atmosphere. Ever since Kodie Girl died a few…

  Garnetjewel

  May 4, 2026

  Bible Reflections, Family, God’s Timing

  animals, blessing, dogs, Ellie Mae Clampett, Family, life, pets, routine, sisters, writing

• The Idea of Godwinks… or God’s Gentle Nudges!

  It has been a long time… doubts and busyness have overtaken my thoughts and my time. I still can’t believe it’s May, nearly half of the year is now gone. During this entire time there has been an undercurrent to post, but my energy was depleted by the time I would have been able to…

  Garnetjewel

  May 3, 2026

  American Heritage, Bible Reflections, Family

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• God’s Will

  Wow the only place to start is the beginning. A week ago. Last Friday morning I left home with my parents fairly early to go to an appointment up at Terre Haute. Mom was getting some results from her stress test back from the week of Thanksgiving. It had been scheduled since the week before…

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  January 9, 2026

  American Heritage, Bible Reflections, Family, God’s Timing, Spontaneity At It’s Best

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• Separation Anxiety

  Yesterday morning was fine. When I left for church we were good. Then when I returned I noticed something off. Literally the Pandora app I had turned on before I left home was off which didn’t make sense… until I looked at my phone. I was disconnected from my Bryan too. As soon as I…

  Garnetjewel

  January 5, 2026

  American Heritage, Bible Reflections, Extraordinary People With Common Sense, Family, God’s Timing

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• Happy New Years Day

  The past 48 hours have been busy and emotional. The end of one year and the beginning of a new one. You all have been with me through the past year my ups and downs now I get to look forward to a year where my left arm has no inhibitions. I’m looking for opportunities…

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  January 1, 2026

  American Heritage, Family, God’s Timing, Modern American History

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• Coping With Healing

  Before Thanksgiving I was exploring my options with jobs. There were a couple of interviews that were done and unfortunately one was good for me or it wasn’t good enough for them and I didn’t get a call or email back. One would have been too difficult to train for with all the driving on…

  Garnetjewel

  December 29, 2025

  Bible Reflections, Family, God’s Timing, Spontaneity At It’s Best

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• Thanksgiving & More

  Arriving at my Uncle’s for dinner a little girl took my hand for an adventure. My cousins came home from New Mexico for an Alsman Thanksgiving which was pretty incredible. Earlier though in the week they came to our house for a little visit on Monday where I got a little dose of being Cousin…

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  December 25, 2025

  American Heritage, Family, God’s Timing

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• A Big Week, Big Changes

  Besides Thanksgiving my family is celebrating and beginning a new chapter. Tomorrow my Dad will be going to work for the last time. It was a big change for our Farmer to stop farming after nearly 30 years. This is another big step for him. Plus my brother will have to finally start driving for…

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  November 25, 2025

  American Heritage, Family, God’s Timing, Spontaneity At It’s Best

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• Writing Prompt:

  What are your family’s top 3 favorite meals? Does this mean homemade or eating out? For our household, my family likes Mom’s or my version of homecooked Lasagna. After that, and this is absolutely my version, in my order homemade pizza would be next. Still this is difficult to only name 3 favorite meals. Spaghetti…

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  November 21, 2025

  American Heritage, Family, Spontaneity At It’s Best

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