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The Reluctant Gardener

My Grandpa, Joe Keener (my dad’s dad) was a gospel preacher. If he wasn’t in the church office, walking the mall, or ministering, he was in his garden. He had a beautiful garden! I did not inherit his passion for gardening or his talent.  Truthfully, I don’t like outside....

Growing up, outgrowing, and getting older

This week has been extra busy with an additional ballet practice due to performance this weekend. While the production will be a little smaller and in a different venue, Madilynn is very excited to perform the dance they’ve been working on since August. Truthfully, I think she’s also ready...

Our Allergy Story

Hello. My name is Angie and I’m a mother of allergic children. The struggle started early in my mothering career, during a time when I functioned as a single parent due to long deployments. Dietrich’s allergy story begins shortly after starting solid foods (maybe even earlier as he’s always...

Small Changes Save Lives

About five years ago, we learned the cause of our son’s violent rejection of many meals: an egg allergy. Many changes occurred in our home. Everything about the way food was prepared changed. I read every label, sometimes two or three times in the store and again at home....