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A Lucky Find
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A Lucky Find

Rita BuettnerSeptember 9, 20212 min read
God sees us looking for things. Then he slips exactly what we’ve been searching for into our lives when we don’t expect it.
Opening our hearts to love
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Opening our hearts to love

Rita BuettnerSeptember 9, 20214 min read
That’s love – wanting to be with those who matter to you and being open to whatever comes along the way.
School days, in-person life, Brothers Day, and lunch with a friend (7 Quick Takes)
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School days, in-person life, Brothers Day, and lunch with a friend (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerSeptember 4, 20214 min read
~1~ After a mad scramble to get everything together for school, our boys started sixth and eighth grades in person on Monday! They are having a great time. As I knew it would be, it’s much less stressful to me now that it’s happening. On the morning of the first day, I blessed them with […]
Back-to-school prep, pandemic pets, and lots of chocolate (7 Quick Takes)
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Back-to-school prep, pandemic pets, and lots of chocolate (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerAugust 29, 20215 min read
We traveled earlier in the week, and I came back to feeling completely unprepared for the school year that starts on Monday.
That time I helped my niece move into college
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That time I helped my niece move into college

Rita BuettnerAugust 28, 20214 min read
The stars aligned just right, and the morning of move-in, we waved goodbye to the farewell committee and headed north.
When forever begins today
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When forever begins today

Rita BuettnerAugust 22, 20213 min read
Ten years ago today, my husband and I met our younger son for the first time.
Prayer, hospitality, school preparation (or the lack thereof) and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Prayer, hospitality, school preparation (or the lack thereof) and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerAugust 21, 20215 min read
I love that the members of my prayer group don’t really offer advice. They simply listen and support and share.
Discovering light in the darkness
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Discovering light in the darkness

Rita BuettnerAugust 19, 20212 min read
As evening arrives, that last burst of light can be so vibrant.
Pool time, avocado toast, thunderstorms and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Pool time, avocado toast, thunderstorms and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerAugust 14, 20213 min read
Our friends have been out of town this week, and they offered to let us use their pool while they were on vacation.
A change in dinner plans
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A change in dinner plans

Rita BuettnerAugust 11, 20213 min read
God is with us through the storm and through the changes in plans. He knows we have what we need to face the challenges ahead.
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