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Category: Celebrations

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Celebrations

There is no reason for it otherwise – except that I like you and I like when you talk to me. So thank you. And enjoy.

June 3, 2022

Firstborn’s Grad: How Did We Get Here So Soon?


Celebrations

On a night in May, an ordinary night with extraordinary meaning, my oldest son walked across a stage while we all clapped, hard.

May 31, 2022

Making Peace with Me


Celebrations, Life around home

I think we like our silver, and like coming out about it. Hey, we worked hard for those shining hairs…..

April 29, 2022

For Easter: A cross and a candy


Celebrations, Food

We made a new candy last night, for Easter, and it’s even a somewhat healthy candy. Almost. I found a new recipe offline…

April 14, 2022

A Fireman’s Valentine


Celebrations

Apparently, people with burning houses don’t consider the Valentines plans of their first responders. (How dare they?)

February 21, 2022

Traveling to Renew


Celebrations, Out and about

The seminar was so precious to me. So many beautiful women, using their faces to shine on each other and their gifts to bless the world.

February 5, 2022

Holiday cheer


Celebrations

I took a lick and a promise at some of it, and some I flubbed entirely. I am trying to be both honest and kind here.

January 18, 2022

An open letter to the Santa-Jesus


Celebrations, Parable, Promoted

I have believed in you ever since I was a little girl, and I am so happy to say with confidence that I am on your Nice list again this year.

December 21, 2021

Thanksgiving and Advent


Celebrations

Advent has begun, with tiny boxes of surprises, a calendar we enjoy and reuse. In each box I put a sweet treat, or a clue leading to it…

December 6, 2021

Thank you


Celebrations

My birthday was lovely & your words were sweet & I thought maybe I would reply to them all, but then it would take me till my next birthday.

November 21, 2021

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Shari Zook is a wife, mother of four, and foster parent for the past eight years. She bakes cakes, grows herbs, and reads amazing books, but her heart is in nurturing children, crafting words, and connecting with women.

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