The new technology app, Venmo, was introduced to me recently by my youngest daughter, a busy medical student always short on cash and juggling a busy schedule.
So, What Exactly is Venmo?
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The Password is “Trekking Pole”
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Six national parks, 4 states, s’mores every night? Count me in! A few weeks ago, I went on a two-week camping adventure with my youngest daughter Libby.
A reminder of mercy from one exhausted mom to another
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One entry took me to January of 2004, the beginning of a new year when I was frustrated with myself as a woman, wife, and parent, and no doubt taunted by a burdensome list of new year’s resolutions. With sincerity, I poured my heart out to God in search of peace. It read,
“Lord,
Thank you for this new year.
High Five for Homework!
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Say the word “Homework” out loud, and you will probably notice a physical reaction as a result. Does your heartrate increase a bit or your tummy feel a bit queasy?
Go ahead! Make Those Birthday Wishes!
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John 15 – I am the vine and you are the branches as long as you remain in me you will bear much fruit. ask anything you wish in my name and it will be given to you. It is for my glory that you bear much fruit
You are just the right Mom for your child
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As she went about her work, she began sharing. It was sweet to find out that she was a younger version of myself since she has four young daughters of similar age span as mine. She was in the throes of being a young mom while I am navigating the newness of parenting young adults