Smothing out the Rough Edges

This blog’s sole purpose is to be a place that I can share pieces of my life’s journey in this life, a place to be open, honest and a blessing to those reading. God has done amazing things in my life, bother before I believed in Him and after. It is imperative that we share with each other the trials and tribulations so that we can support one another, love each other through it and to feel like we can go to each other with our pain, doubts and joy. I do not claim to be an expert of any kind and any advice or suggestions are just that. I am not looking to do anything other than to open the door to my life and to stop building up my walls to close others out. I do hope that someone will find comfort or enjoyment out of things that are written here. In the love and unrelenting grace of Jesus.

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It’s the only way to do it! https://www.instagram.com/p/CoEFf-LuJoA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The eclipse looked so cool! https://www.instagram.com/p/Cks-mztu2vY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Great night with Sophia and Teresa ❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CkmaThZuhXe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Now we have a purple belt in the house! So proud! https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjl4HEiut0G/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A lovely weekend with family in VT. We spent time honoring Jordan’s brother and time with family. Killington peak was so windy! The hot tub was great :) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjilCT1O-xl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Some homeschooling projects we’ve done included, countertop micro-greens, gluten-free sourdough, and growing our own mushrooms. So much fun! https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci3bPe9uhwS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Girls weekend :) we’re going to Salem tomorrow and Boston on Sunday! https://www.instagram.com/p/ChvR_cQue-s/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This lovely bee lady brought one of her hives to live in our yard today. It’s been so much fun watching and learning from Lauren! Can’t wait to learn even more! https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgsp4bFO1i9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Chicken harvesting! I got us Cornish hens instead of Cornish rocks this season 🤦‍♀️ so we have smaller than usual birds. 🤷‍♀️ Either way, there’s nothing better than fresh chicken! 🐓 😋 🍗 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgpia3xOJK4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Might as well enjoy a coffee and read while I wait for my tires to be replaced. ☕️ 📖 I was stressing about all the things I needed to get done and instead I was reminded to enjoy where I am right now. My to do list will still be there when I get home. https://www.instagram.com/p/CgpL1u8OTA2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Such a tough guy https://www.instagram.com/p/CgaLQLtusde/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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We have a turtle friend laying eggs in our chicken area 😍 She’s an eastern box turtle, they don’t lay eggs until they’re around 10 years old and have been known to live up to 50-100 years old! She could store her mates sperm four up to four years before she lays eggs. Very weird, very cool lol https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfgzzf4u4zw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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He’s almost as tall as me! He told me that he’d be taller than me this year. I think he’s right! His feet are already bigger than mine. https://www.instagram.com/p/CfVQuGwOKgG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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