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Home Sweet Home

I missed you, my on-line friends, more than you know. Your prayers and sweet comments set me up for lots of favor in my travels. I am back in Arizona and refreshed and renewed. Our family reunion in Chicago was a blessing. As I reflect back, I ponder so many amazing droplets of God's kindness to me...

My wonderful traveling companion, Amy, my oldest daughter...
Amy spent a night on the town visiting Navy Pier with her cousins...

I enjoyed my Mom and siblings and got to spend some special moments with each of them...



And laughter rained down among us just I hoped...


The icing on the cake was a weekend in San Diego before returning to Phoenix...
My girls got to catch up on each other...




I got to play with Susanna...


I'm one blessed woman!

I look forward to catching up on your lives, my friends. I hope all is well with you. Can't wait to visit you!

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  1. LorenJune 1, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    Welcome Home! I am soo glad you had such a great time with your family ~ You are beaming :)
    We missed you too!

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  2. Beth in NCJune 1, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    Awww, looks like a great time! Everyone looks so happy!

    Welcome home!

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  3. RCUBEsJune 1, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    We missed you too sister! Nice pictures of your family! Sooo glad you're back and that you had a wonderful time with your family and lots of answered prayers! Isn't it rejuvenating to see family members after a long time of not seeing each other? Well, it feels that way too with bloggy friends when someone is not able to be online for a while... Happy that we get to hear from you again.

    Glory to God! Have a restful sleep tonight...Love you in Christ.

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  4. lcady@twcny.rr.comJune 1, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    My Dear, Dear Friend,

    It's so great to have you back! I've missed you! Boy could I use a vacation right now. Your family is beautiful and each one with broadened smiles like you sweet sister. It's so wonderful to hear that the Lord blessed your time together and the extra special time you got to spend with both of your girls and grandbaby too!

    Have a peaceful sleep this night dear one.

    My love to you,
    Alleluiabelle

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  5. AlleluiabelleJune 1, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    Hi Dear Friend,

    It just goes to show you how much I've been with it. The e-mail above should not of showed up. I'm tired and my mind has been working in over-drive.

    Love you,
    Alleluiabelle

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  6. Kim @ Homesteader's HeartJune 2, 2009 at 3:58 AM

    So glad you are home safe. Your family looks wonderful and happy.
    Hugs.
    Kim

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  7. Kathleen June 2, 2009 at 6:12 AM

    Now that looks like one happy grandma!

    I'm glad you had such a fun/family-filled retreat. No doubt you're ready to get back in the groove too.

    Looking forward to more updates.

    Be blessed (and stay cool),
    Kathleen

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  8. AndreaJune 2, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    Mary,
    I am so glad you had a wonderful visit with your family. Awesome pictures...you guys look filled with happiness! What a blessing to see GOD's love spill over into our families.
    I missed you and thought/prayed for you often. Glad you are back in the blogging world and can't wait to hear more...
    Keep smiling, andrea

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  9. AndreaJune 2, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    Oh, it is so good to have you back! Your beautiful smiile tells a wonderful story!

    You have such a lovely family, and I am so happy for you, knowing how much it must have meant for you to spend time with them.

    Have a wonderful Tuesday.

    Blessings,

    Andrea

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  10. Peter StoneJune 2, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Glad you had such a wonderful time catching up with your family. Love the photos, and Susanna is just too cute!

    Welcome back, God bless,
    Peter :)

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  11. BonnieJune 2, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    Welcome home! The pictures are awesome. So glad you had such a great time with your family. One good lookin' bunch!!!!!!

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  12. Skoots1moMJune 2, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    i know somebody who had a good time

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  13. christy roseJune 3, 2009 at 7:24 AM

    Yes! You are a blessed woman. Glad you had a great time! Glad to have you back!
    Christy

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  14. LisaShawJune 3, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    Susanna is so PRECIOUS!!! What a blessing to be ALL TOGETHER!!! I pray that each one of you remains well and able to do this again year after year!

    Love you.

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  15. KayJune 3, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    Did I mention Susanna is getting big! What a cutie pie!

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  16. Michele WilliamsJune 4, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    Welcome home! Looks like you had a wonderful time! Such a beautiful family.

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  17. KelliGirlJune 4, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    What precious pictures. So glad you had such a great time. Visiting with family is such a joy, isn't it?

    Welcome back!

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