Tag Archives: patience

From Start to Finish

Posted on September 18, 2020 by maryannniemczura

Home ownership comes with awesome responsibilities. Unlike rental properties, the homeowner must pay for repairs and upkeep. And there are many surprises along the way. We live in an area with soft, clay soil and underground water is a constant … Continue reading →

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Love’s Duty

Posted on June 30, 2017 by maryannniemczura

As our children grew up, they heard Mom’s stories of teaching. Nightly at the dinner table, they along with my husband listened patiently while Mom told of her day at school. Sometimes, with rolled eyes, they would declare: “oh, not … Continue reading →

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Almost

Posted on April 14, 2017 by maryannniemczura

  Almost warm enough Almost time for planting Almost time to put out house plants Almost time to put seeds in Almost – but not quite Almost no more frost Almost but not too soon Almost time for hanging baskets … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Mom and Dad

Posted on June 6, 2015 by maryannniemczura

When our children were infants, I recall purchasing a book about development of infants and what to expect at different ages. The statement about the three-year-old stuck with me because it helped me cope with some very difficult persons and … Continue reading →

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