Category Archives: Childhood

Birthday Greeting Wars!

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

So it all started on a nice little lake at the base of the Alps at the annual JV Women’s conference…where the Lord decided that Amy Hartman, Brooke Stevens and Lauree Austin should be in a small group together. Well … Continue reading →

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Did I ever tell about my award?

Posted on July 11, 2010 by

If you can picture me in 4th grade…well here let me help you Fair Warning: this is gonna be rough, remember how I talked about the dreaded home perm days of my ultra gangsta youth?  Yeah well, here is the … Continue reading →

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I’m NOT a TWiLighT fan! I am just going to the movie.

Posted on July 10, 2010 by

Summer is time of sweaty train rides, ice cream stands and blockbuster movies.  As a teenager it was always so fun when that big action ‘blockbuster’ was released at the Clackamas Town Center cinemas.  Ooh boy, I would load up … Continue reading →

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Ode to a Blanket

Posted on June 24, 2010 by

I know that I’m taking a risk here.  whatever. For some of you (this includes any and all sisters, college roommates, YWAM roommates and random strangers) this may come as no surprise and you will quickly move on to whatever … Continue reading →

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My mom would be so proud!

Posted on March 13, 2010 by

A couple years ago my mom crossed the line! It was Christmas Morning and I unwrapped endless gifts that were meant to decorate my home, enhance my cooking skills and ‘settle me down.’  At least that’s how I interpreted it.  … Continue reading →

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Singin in the Choir

Posted on October 18, 2009 by

Funny story… y’know how last week when I was in Katowice I was totally walkin down memory lane with the choir concert? Well this last week in Opava we attended the Tensing Choir practice. The choir was preparing to join … Continue reading →

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Cutting the Cord

Posted on June 19, 2009 by

Years ago I was younger. Simplicity was not an idealized commodity, but it was a daily lifestyle. I sought laughter, feeling the wind in my hair as I ran around with friends, finding the best climbing trees and making my … Continue reading →

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I’m swooning – kinda

Posted on February 23, 2009 by

So if you know me you know that I grew up watching Anne of Green Gables. And a year ago I came across the box set at Costco (note to self walk through every aisle of Costco when I’m back … Continue reading →

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