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About atruerarity

Parents of two girls. Bringing home one boy. One boy with Jesus. Loving one other little boy and fundraising to help him go home to a family.

Give us a couple more days…

and we’ll give you some amazing before and after pictures of our house! Inside and out, it’s been a big transformation! Most of the big work is done, but we still have the kitchen and office to finish and the … Continue reading

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Spreading the word about my cousin’s ministry:

From http://stinkytofuandotherthings.blogspot.com/ Thursday, March 26, 2009 Waiting A few weeks ago we watched the movie Fireproof. On the movie there is a song by John Waller called “While I’m Waiting.” If you haven’t heard it, or if you aren’t hearing … Continue reading

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Totally awesome Hooked on Phonics deal

I don’t think curriculum usually goes on sale much. When I saw this sale, I had to snatch it up! Go to http://www.hookedonphonics.com/index.aspx and click on “overstock” for the best sales. There are some pre-K and first grade things, french … Continue reading

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Update on the house

Things are moving along – Austin has worked 25 hours in three days focusing just on our house! Yippee! Check out the progress… if you can see it through the mess. 😉 A walkthrough:

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Yay!

Thank you Austin for coming and working at our place! The bedroom and hall are 90% painted, the yardwork is begun and it feels so good to get a move on! Thank you Julianne for helping us know how to … Continue reading

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