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Vain Building?

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Just sharing a lesson or two that Shannon and I have have picked up – or rather have begun to slowly apply – via “on the job training” from our Life Teacher and Perfect Father Jesus. This is the first in a four part series of straight-from-our-heart thoughts and experiences: Psalm 127:1 NLT  A psalm […]

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Insulin Saga Continues with Bright Spots

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School bells have tolled again at the Hand homeschool and for the 22,500,000 university students around the country returning to campus this fall. Like we’ve seen in our children, each student holds such amazing potential. Alongside you, we’re humbled to see the Lord touch students’ lives and reveal purpose and hope for each of them. […]

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Toby’s OmniPod

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After praying about it and consulting with Toby’s Endocrinologist for several weeks, we are stepping forward to start using one of these amazing little medical devices. “Do I have to get shots everyday for the rest of my life?” This was one of the toughest “YES” questions we’ve ever answered to one of our kids. […]

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Key Things Learned from Toby’s Diabetes

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We haven’t posted an update on Toby in quite a while. Here are a few things to note first off:   ~  Toby’s overall health is extremely good ~  He leads a normal life – including playing soccer this fall (see photo below) ~  All Type 1 Diabetics like Toby must receive insulin by injection […]