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The Peace of Wild Things

by
Wendell Berry

When despair for the world grows in me
and I wake in the night at the least sound
in fear of what my life and my children’s lives might be,
I go and lie down where the wood drake
rests in his beauty on the water, and the great
heron feeds.
I come into the peace of wild things
who do not tax their lives with forethought
of grief.  I come into the presence of still water.
And I feel above me the day-blind stars
waiting with their light. For a time
I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.

From The Selected Poems of Wendell Berry

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Merry Christmas

2025 in Review

Each year at this time, we reflect on all of you, near and far, who have helped to develop the “many chapters” of our lives. You each matter to us and appreciate the ability to stay connected, whether it is in person or through social media, or a yearly card.

This year has been one of beginnings, endings, and future beginnings.

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My Little Sis

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2024 in Review

A whirlwind of growth and change for our family!

 

Blake turned 16, a milestone marked by a driver’s license, a car, and a part-time job! As he balances school, work, and friends, he’s also starting to explore colleges and preparing for the SAT. We’re so proud of his hard work and dedication. He would like to be a pre-dental major. He is super social these days and enjoys hanging with friends any chance he has. 

Judy celebrated her 50th birthday with a trip to Cancun with friends. This mid-life marker has got her focused more on future plans, including a bucket list of trying out new hobbies and a list of places she’d like to see. Her career is going well. She likes the blend of supervision and seeing patients. 

Brayden, our youngest, turned 15 and got his driver’s permit. He’s also made the high school basketball team, a significant achievement given the tough competition. He is finding himself busy between managing the demands of daily practices, tournaments, and high school games with the rigorous of his demanding school schedule. He continues to find some time to be a “teen” and enjoys shooting hoops, gaming, and hanging out with friends. He is now the tallest in the family!

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Just leaving this here

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Okay Now

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Immersive Art

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Believe

This was one of the most unforgettable sporting events in my lifetime…

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This is talent