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  • Darcy Kimmel
  • June 1, 2009
  • 350
Smaller Tables and Bigger Blessings

There are certain insignificant adjustments in our lives that poignantly illustrate very significant changes to our existence. They are daily reminders of ordinary living that underscore extraordinary passages in our […]

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  • Darcy Kimmel
  • 350
HomeWords – Summer 2009

It is a perfect example of extravagant love. A day looked forward to from the time they catch our eye in the delivery room. An occasion planned for and saved […]

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  • Darcy Kimmel
  • May 26, 2009
  • 350
a Long Life

Tim and I always say that if the Lord decided to take us home today, we still would have lived longer than most people who reach their 90’s. In our […]

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  • Darcy Kimmel
  • April 30, 2009
  • 350
HomeWords – Spring 2009

Have you ever felt like you were left holding the bag? Every one else is off on their merry way and you stay put to try to make sense out […]

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  • Darcy Kimmel
  • December 16, 2008
  • 350
Parenting and Football

I am very sure that the game of football was not a mother’s idea. For years, we work overtime to keep our sons out of harm’s way and to teach […]

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  • Darcy Kimmel
  • September 1, 2008
  • 350
HomeWords – Fall 2008

It’s a prayer that slips through a parent’s lips the moment they sit and rock their new baby. A prayer for their future, a petition for God’s blessing, and a […]

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  • Darcy Kimmel
  • June 1, 2008
  • 350
HomeWords – Summer 2008

I knew this day was coming. It was inevitable. But it doesn’t make it any easier. Our youngest child, Colt, is graduating from high school. No more science projects, book […]

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  • Darcy Kimmel
  • March 1, 2008
  • 350
HomeWords – Spring 2008

Call it what you will – “Disney Déjà vu,” “Mickey Memories,” “Neverland Nostalgia” – it was fun! Two little grand girls who love princesses, three jam packed days of wild […]

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  • Darcy Kimmel
  • December 1, 2007
  • 350
HomeWords – Winter 2007

I never aspired to be Homecoming King. Queen yes, but King, no. It’s amazing though what a parent is called upon to do for their child. That is how I […]

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  • Darcy Kimmel
  • September 1, 2007
  • 350
HomeWords – Fall 2007

There is nothing quiet and uneventful about our family dinners, and this was no exception. My mom and stepfather were visiting from Florida and everyone had gathered to say hello. […]

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