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The beauty of autumn, surprise visitors, a Halloween selfie, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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The beauty of autumn, surprise visitors, a Halloween selfie, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerOctober 16, 20224 min read
I’m trying to take time to marvel at the colors of this season this fall.
Grief and Gratitude
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Grief and Gratitude

Rita BuettnerOctober 9, 20223 min read
Today, I’m not feeling grateful for grief. But I am grateful for Eric. And I’m grateful for the good memories that come rushing back when I think of him.
Wedding weather, archery fun, and a robot at the store (7 Quick Takes)
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Wedding weather, archery fun, and a robot at the store (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerOctober 9, 20225 min read
I was excited about going to our nephew’s outdoor wedding, but I was antsy about the weather forecast.
A birthday candle story
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A birthday candle story

Rita BuettnerOctober 8, 20222 min read
Five years ago, when my sister and brother-in-law were expecting twin boys, I was rooting for them to come on my husband’s birthday. I loved the idea of them all being birthday buddies. As it turned out, our nephews were born the day after my husband’s birthday. God’s plan is always better than mine, and […]
Lessons to learn from St. Therese’s little way
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Lessons to learn from St. Therese’s little way

Rita BuettnerSeptember 30, 20223 min read
St. Therese would nudge us to take on the little actions of daily life and see the value and the holiness in that service.
Egg-cellent adventures and other highlights from our week (7 Quick Takes)
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Egg-cellent adventures and other highlights from our week (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerSeptember 25, 20224 min read
Our younger son loves fresh eggs. So, when a local friend posted to Facebook that they had extra eggs from their chickens, I messaged her right away.
Saying ‘yes’ requires enormous leap of faith
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Saying ‘yes’ requires enormous leap of faith

Rita BuettnerSeptember 20, 20223 min read
Life is better taken a step at a time, navigating it as it comes, rather than worrying about what tomorrow might bring.
Just a Hamper
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Just a Hamper

Rita BuettnerSeptember 19, 20222 min read
We just got rid of our old hamper. It was just a hamper.
Mini-waffles and other fun during our back-to-school scramble (7 Quick Takes)
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Mini-waffles and other fun during our back-to-school scramble (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerSeptember 18, 20225 min read
The other day, I went to the store to make a very practical, necessary purchase, and on my way to the register, I saw a mini waffle maker.
Making time to make jam
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Making time to make jam

Rita BuettnerSeptember 15, 20223 min read
This has been the bumpiest school start that I can remember. I keep saying we will find our rhythm—and we will. But we are going to miss the bus a few more times before we do.
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