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Mr & Mrs Wissink

8:06 PM / BY Julie
Some stories make you feel something after you read them. Long after the chapter is read, you catch yourself thinking about the plot, imagining what is to come, or being amazed by what you had already read and how the story had twisted in such a beautiful way. This is the way I feel about Christy and Jonathan's story. This chapter I had the privilege of witnessing felt like a redemption chapter - the one...

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The 'K' Family

11:14 AM / BY Julie
Hearing Sarah's description of  'G' warmed my heart. She is spunky and sweet, smart and full of energy. She loves princess' and twirling and is clearly adored by everyone around her. I enjoyed their session tremendously and had fun heading back to my childhood home. I really believe it is one of the most beautiful places in Nebraska! ...

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The 'P' Family

8:45 AM / BY Julie
I recently got to meet the lovely and gracious 'P' family. I secretly adore people watching and seeing how families interact with each other. Watching this family together was a #familygoals moment for sure! They laughed together easily, had inside jokes and looked at each other sweetly and with grace. I loved the teasing, but also the thoughtful and more serious political discussions with their teens. They frequently open their home to others (including whole...

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Mr. & Mrs. Melchert

11:11 PM / BY Julie
There are some girls that you know from the time they are tiny are just extra special. Lydia is one of the precious ones. She is generous with her love and her time, she is constantly serving those around her and all the while does it was a joyful heart. We knew that she would need an extra special guy and I'm so happy she found him, or possibly more accurately, he found her and...

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It's not just business, it's personal

11:41 PM / BY Julie
There's a scene between Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in the movie "You've Got Mail" that I can't help but think of. As Kathryn Kelly (Meg Ryan) is struggling with her business and knowing all the years and memories of business with her mom is coming to an end, Joe Fox (Tom Hanks) tells her to remember, "It's not personal. It's business." That scene has come to mind so many times this year because to...

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