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About AnnieB

Christian wife, mother, grandmother, blogger, cancer defeater, BBQ sauce maker and wannabe chef.

Journaling – love, hate, commit

Hi, my name is Anne, and I desperately want to journal. I have so many people in my life that are great at journaling. They have notebook upon notebook of journals from over the years. Every day they meticulously write … Continue reading

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If at First You don’t Succeed

God spoke to my heart about reading through the bible this coming year. It is something I have tried before and failed. As I continue to write my blog (livinglifeforreal.com) I want to learn more about biblical characters and applying … Continue reading

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Well, that was fun

I am two weeks past my surgery and resting comfortably at home. I’ve been wanting to write but it just hasn’t seemed like the right time until now. Since I’ve shared everything, and have been very transparent, I felt like … Continue reading

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Where is My Focus

The past week or so has been a bit stressful. I’ll just be honest and say I feel everyday like I am having some sort of panic attack. Totally not me. I chalk it up to the surgery right around … Continue reading

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Season of Giving

I remember back when Katie was about 8 years old someone was kind enough to take her Christmas shopping. When she got home she was bursting at the seams to tell me what she bought me for Christmas. I remember … Continue reading

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Forgiveness

This is a post I wrote November 14, 2013 about forgiveness. I felt it was worth sharing on my blog because of the transparency. I have held a grudge with a person for 301 days. Today is the day I … Continue reading

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Sucked Dry

I want you all to do a little test with me. Close your eyes and picture yourself as a tall glass of water. Now I want you to picture everyone in your life with a big straw. Pretty straws in … Continue reading

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The Big Lie

The Big Lie One of my pet peeves and a phrase that just gets under my skin is “God never gives you more than you can handle.” What a bunch of crap. I can think of many times when I … Continue reading

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What’s Holding You Back:

I was talking to one of my bff’s this morning and she was sharing with me how she would love to see her child excel in something that they are so gifted in but don’t want to do. She said … Continue reading

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Childlike Faith

This is my great nephew Landon. He lives in Florida and rarely has the opportunity to see or experience snow. The week before their New Years trip to see Grandma and Cool Moose (grandpa) who live in North Carolina where … Continue reading

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