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Harrowing/Heartwarming Parent Moment of the Week
March 13, 2021 Kristen

Mattress Sledding!

So, what is the most countrified thing you’ve ever done?

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Breaking News
March 6, 2021 Kristen

A Real Date!

It was a delight to get away together and even more wonderful to come home to our happy doggy and adorably grumpy teenage sons who assured us that, “We didn’t miss you at all.”

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Boy Quotes
February 27, 2021 Kristen

Boy Quotes

Brennan–“I will use your family’s tears to boil my ramen!”

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God This Week
February 20, 2021 Kristen

True Poverty

What broke my heart was that the very sign that distracted that man, spelled out his need.

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Harrowing/Heartwarming Parent Moment of the Week
February 13, 2021 Kristen

Snowshoeing

Why on earth would we have to force our sons to have fun? They are all teenagers. All you parents of teens are nodding. Those who are still confused, you need more teens in your lives! 

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Harrowing/Heartwarming Parent Moment of the Week
February 6, 2021 Kristen

50th Birthday Surprise!

It was just like putting together his own Lego!

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Boy Quotes
January 30, 2021 Kristen

Boy Quotes

Theo–“Brennan can achieve messy feats like getting syrup in his bellybutton without getting any on his shirt.”

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God This Week
January 23, 2021 Kristen

The Many Shades of Grief

I have watched three people die.

Last week, it was sitting by my grandfather’s bed singing hymns. Watching his chest rise and fall in labored breathing.

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God This Week
January 9, 2021 Kristen

Tall Love

A tall love does not brainwash. A tall love is not a mechanic doing basic maintenance on three mindless robots. A tall love is more like a park ranger, tending vast and wild landscapes of incredible beauty and value.

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Harrowing/Heartwarming Parent Moment of the Week
January 2, 2021 Kristen

Fun In The Plague Lands

I wonder why the human spirit balks at what is best for us. Of course sledding with your friends is superior to simply chugging soda and playing video games, but when given the choice, the video games often win.

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  • Favorite March Reads March 31, 2025
    Kristen’s Yearly Book Count Total Books for 2025=30 Christian=24, General Market=6, Rereads=2, Young Adult=2, Middle Grade=2, Non-fiction=1, Audio= 18 The post Favorite March Reads appeared first on KristenJoyWilks.com.
  • Campfire Saturday–Junior High Winter Blast–Good News! March 22, 2025
    Hello, Blog friends. It’s Campfire Saturday! Please enjoy this sneak peek at one of my blogs written for Camas Meadows Bible Camp. The post Campfire Saturday–Junior High Winter Blast–Good News! appeared first on KristenJoyWilks.com.
  • Campfire Saturday–Senior High Teen Camp–Monster Hunter! March 15, 2025
    Hello, Blog friends. It’s Campfire Saturday! Please enjoy this sneak peek at one of my blogs written for Camas Meadows Bible Camp. The post Campfire Saturday–Senior High Teen Camp–Monster Hunter! appeared first on KristenJoyWilks.com.
  • Campfire Saturday–Middle School Camp 2–Like David . . . Only Better! March 8, 2025
    Hello, Blog friends. It’s Campfire Saturday! Please enjoy this sneak peek at one of my blogs written for Camas Meadows Bible Camp. The post Campfire Saturday–Middle School Camp 2–Like David . . . Only Better! appeared first on KristenJoyWilks.com.
  • Favorite February Reads March 3, 2025
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  • Campfire Saturday–Junior B Camp–Made for a Purpose! March 1, 2025
    It’s Campfire Saturday! Please enjoy this sneak peek at one of my blogs written for Camas Meadows Bible Camp. Junior B Camp The post Campfire Saturday–Junior B Camp–Made for a Purpose! appeared first on KristenJoyWilks.com.
  • Campfire Saturday–Middle School Camp 1–The Father’s Heart! February 23, 2025
    Hello, Blog friends. It’s Campfire Saturday! Please enjoy this sneak peek at one of my blogs written for Camas Meadows The post Campfire Saturday–Middle School Camp 1–The Father’s Heart! appeared first on KristenJoyWilks.com.
  • Campfire Saturday–Junior A Camp! February 22, 2025
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  • Boy Quotes December 26, 2024
      Holiday Edition Shazam!–Playing a boardgame with his brothers and dad–“Mom, can you come and rub the dog’s armpits so The post Boy Quotes appeared first on KristenJoyWilks.com.
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