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What would a “Good Mother” Do?

August 13, 2011 By momcafe 4 Comments

The Ohio State Fair is always a summer must for our family.  This year my daughter had the opportunity to dance in the “showcase pavilion” with the dance ministry we have been involved with for years.  Some of the dances from the spring recital were chosen for this event.  Our plan was to go in […]

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Children Watching “World News”

July 27, 2011 By momcafe 4 Comments

It all started because I love watching The World News.  My kids peeped in on it from time to time as I am cooking in the kitchen or folding laundry.  They are drawn to the stories and ask questions about what they see.  Somehow it unfolded to my kids joining me for extra special time […]

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Goodbye ET

July 23, 2011 By momcafe 12 Comments

My stepfather was put on Hospice not long before he died.  My sister and I had a plan to get to Wisconsin to see him knowing this is the end of a long suffering, slow season.  This man had been through more hospital visits, medical ailments and treatments than anyone and yet, he kept persevering….  […]

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