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outsideofordinaryl
- Apr 22, 2020
- 2 min
Packets of Love
I ran across an interesting concept the other day. A student who came from a very unconventional family of 17 children made a comment that the reason she was so well balanced is that she learned to accept love even when it didn’t come in the expected packages. And when it came, no matter how small the package, she believed it. Could it be that we don’t always recognize love and therefore reject it, declaring ourselves unloved and miserable? What does a package of love look li
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outsideofordinaryl
- Feb 12, 2020
- 2 min
Uncontainable Valentine
It’s Valentine week, or as my daughter once said in high school: “Make Me Feel Like A Loser Day”. I know from experience it can be a depressing time for many. Let’s face it, not everyone has that special someone who wants to make your day ooey, gooey, lovey, dovey. You may spend the day watching co-workers, neighbors and classmates receive flowers, chocolates and balloons while you receive a text asking what’s for dinner. It can be brutal. I couldn’t sleep last night and I fo
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outsideofordinaryl
- Nov 21, 2018
- 1 min
Outside of Ordinary Gratitude
Outside of Ordinary – Gratitude 2018 has been an incredible year for me. Outside of Ordinary has grown slowly, but steadily – much like the caterpillar in this photo. And like this little guy, I am thankful that I rest in my Father’s hand. He has been faithful to place me exactly where I need to be. I look forward to the day when I will have wings, and only He knows just what that will look like. I am prepared to go through the process that will take me there. I am thankful
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outsideofordinaryl
- Oct 11, 2018
- 3 min
Resilience II
Ah…another week of trying to be resilient…or at least aware of my resilience. I had a great discussion with Fashionista daughter (who is staying with us temporarily) and Hero Husband, and gathered their thoughts on resilience. We talked about what creates resilience , and what hampers, or destroys it. Here’s our results: Resilience Igniters: Resilience Suffocators Overcoming hardship Fe
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outsideofordinaryl
- Aug 1, 2018
- 1 min
An Outside of Ordinary Thought
#Encouragement #Insight #Motivation
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outsideofordinaryl
- Apr 11, 2018
- 1 min
And this little piggy….
#Encouragement #Faith #Hope
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outsideofordinaryl
- Mar 7, 2018
- 1 min
Lessons from The Monkey Bars Part 2
#Encouragement #Faith #Insight #Motivation
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outsideofordinaryl
- Mar 1, 2018
- 1 min
LESSONS FROM THE MONKEY BARS I
#Acceptance #Encouragement
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outsideofordinaryl
- Feb 7, 2018
- 1 min
He’s Preparing a Place FOR YOU!
#Encouragement #Family #Millie
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outsideofordinaryl
- Jan 10, 2018
- 1 min
Faith is More than Just Believing…
#Adventure #Community #Encouragement
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outsideofordinaryl
- Mar 29, 2017
- 1 min
Momma Said There’d Be Days Like This.
#Encouragement #Faith #Insight
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