Tonight, as I was accomplishing some very important tasks on my computer, I got an instant message from Kristi. She said, "There are only one and a half hours until Tuesday is over." Not sure where she is going with that, I give a quick reply only for her to inform me that I have failed to post a Top Ten Tuesday for...

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I am going to do something a little different for today's post. I will start with a few good quotes from this past week. Then, I'm going to move on to my big endeavor with a small preface. But first, the quotes:1. "I just shocked my cut." -Danielle, my blonde friend, after jumping (literally- she is just under 5 feet and couldn't weigh...

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Winners from Tuesday are as follows: 1st place= #5- people who curse a lot 2nd place= #7 and #8- people who are never wrong, and trying to coach our parent's generation how to do technology Good job, guys! The verse of the day on BibleGateway is “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and...

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What does that spell? Jazz. News, Blues, & all that Jazz. We have been on a jazz kick at our apartment this past week and I LOVE it. Whenever I hear jazz, I get an excited, bubbly feeling inside of me and I am just so happy. Let's not stray too far away from weekly business, though. I have a Top Ten Tuesday...

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This afternoon, Noah leaned over in church and whispered to me, "The ice cream store is open."Ice cream store... ice cream store... Dairy Queen? No... it couldn't be."You don't mean Dairy Queen?" I questioned, trying to withold my excitement lest I be discouraged.His eyes were twinkling. "Yes, the ice cream store."I asked my sister for verification, and it was true. Later, as I...

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Results from Tuesday:Number 3 and 6 tied... being called "a rainbow, filled with promise" and walking to class in glorious, bright blue sky weather that is OVER 30 degrees. Ya'll are very weather oriented.Last night we had people over after ISU Bible Study. It was very fun. I believe the capacity of 131 Crossing Dr. was almost exceeded, but we had a nice...

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I'm sorry... I was checking my e-mail tonight and couldn't resist... how could you say no to that face?Anyway, don't forget to comment on my Top Ten Tuesday 4, posted below.This is Lola Mae ...

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Today's Top Ten consists of my Top Ten Biggest Happy Moments of this week. Pick the one that would make YOU the happiest.1. Sleeping for 12 hours on Sunday night2. Completing a web site3. Being called a "Rainbow- filled with promise"4. When David bought TP and I ice cream last night at Cold Stone (mmmm... Peanutbutter Cup Perfection...)5. When 3 boys gathered into...

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I went to Founder's Week in Chicago this weekend with a great group of people. There are only three words to describe it: Ah Maze Ing. It sounds like I'm speaking Chinese but what I mean to say is that it was absolutely splendid!We arrived at the Moody Bible Church on Friday night in time to hear a wonderful lesson by Chuck Swindoll-...

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Well, I found it difficult to find a "winner" for my top ten music list, because you all took the liberty to make up your own. I like hearing everyone's favorite, even if they don't coincide with my list, and believe it or not, I pretty much love everyone else you all added in addition to my list. So good job. Anyway, I...

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I went to the Chris Tomline concert last night in Peoria. It was awesome! My favorite part of the evening was when Louie Gigilio spoke about the Universe and how HUGELY gigantous it is. I love stuff like that, and it really put in perspective how very "small" we all are. If WE are small, so are our problems, struggles, and trials in...

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Results from this Tuesday:Our winner was #3, breakfast casserole (eggs, bacon, ham, & cheese). Second place goes to Eggs, sunny-side up, with bacon and toast. Looks like you are all pretty hearty breakfast eaters, considering 75% of my list was made up of sweets!This morning I was reading in 2 Corinthians 4. Below is the whole chapter; if you don't want to read...

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