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    Vacation!

    Vacation – from Merriam-Webster.com  Main Entry: va·ca·tion Pronunciation: \vā-ˈkā-shən\ 1 : a respite or a time of respite from something 2 a : a scheduled period during which activity (as of a court or school) is suspended b : a period of exemption from work granted to an employee 3 : a period spent away from home or business in travel or recreation 4 : an act or an instance of vacating 1. We took a resprite from the grind. 2. School was out for the summer, and I had accrued 40 hours of time off from work. 3. We went 350 miles from home, to Myrtle Beach, SC,  to be exact. 4. We…

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    Long row to hoe!

    We started our adoption over two years ago with a thought, lots of prayer, and much discussion. But today it is over. We now have a brand new bouncing baby 16 year old boy. We now feel we are complete. We had three kids of our own, a 19 year old daughter and 16 year old boy/girl twins. Its always said two’s company and three’s a crowd; but I must add the four’s a party! We learned of our new son through our kids over four years ago. He was new to their school, coming to our area as a foster child. He and my son became instant friends. His…