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    Affliations?

    I still belong to the Mennonite church of my youth. I have since moved and there are no Mennonite churches in my area, but I attend my home congregation whenever I am visiting family. In response to the comment regarding this list being populated mainly by those who are curious and or...
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    Cloth diapering parents

    We used cloth, made by a friend of mine in Minnestoa. She used sherpa fleece, plastic snaps and wool covers. For us it was a great, easy experience.
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    For those who homeschool...

    Congratulations on your decision. It is not always easy, but when it works there is nothing better! I will reiterate here my advice to you in the homeschool section...TAKE TIME TO DESCHOOL!!!!!!!!! Homeschooling is nothing like sitting at a desk/table/kitchen counter and doing homework. Take...
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    Clothing mistakes.

    Oh, where to even begin with the horrors of the 80's! Leg warmers, prarie skirts, rugby shirts, headbands!!!!! What were we thinking?!
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    What the World Eats

    Timely; Tonight at dinner my daughter finally asked why our meals are different than some of her friend's. She had a sleepover last night and wasn't feeling well today so I asked her what she had eaten in the 24 hours she had been away and the answer was staggering! I was explaining to her...
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    Somebody convince me it is all going to be all right...please???

    Oh how I feel for you. My baby brother went to Afghanistan when his youngest was just two months old (the oldest was 15 months at that time) and 3 months after coming home form Afghanistan got deployed to Iraq. He is 82nd Airborne and fortunately has been home now for almost a year. This is...
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    Unchanged Husband

    Thank you for keeping us posted as to your safety and progress. You remain in the prayers of many.
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    Fahrenheit 451

    Is that the one about the books? Am I confusing my literature? Ray Bradbury right? It wasn't one of my favorites but I am not a fan of any futuristic writings. Sorry!
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    So: How safe is eggnog?

    If the temperature of the mixture reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit you are safe. Just be careful not to scramble the eggs!!!!!
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    So: How safe is eggnog?

    You can use a pasteurized egg substitute found in the refrigerated section of your local market.
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    Trips without your spouse

    I take the kids to visit family quite often, and my husband usually does not go with us. When we only had one child I would go to my sister's just about evey other week but only for 2-3 days. Now that we have three kids I go less often but for 5-14 days. I have also gone to his mother's for...
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    Unchanged Husband

    Amen! You are absolutely correct and I hope you did not find my post to be in contradiction to those truths. I read your most recent update to this situation and am encouraged by your strength, faith and determination. You are in my prayers dear sister, God will surely direct your path and I...
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