Author: Crystal Ridlon
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Dance Sweet Uncle… Dance With Jesus
Here I sit, on the couch. Two weeks ago to the day, In the same spot we sat… Together. You were sick… Weak for sure. Yet…a beautiful conversation we shared. Here on this couch… We laughed… Loved… And spoke of future dreams. Pride… The emotion I felt in your presence. You listened to my heart……
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My Uncle… My Childhood Hero
Memories… Powerful memories. Childhood memories. The good memories are bombarding my heart. You… Uncle were there… in the positive. Providing memories of happiness… love… and peace. I can’t recall a time you weren’t poised… peaceful… and kind. You stood out in my little mind. In a world full of chaos. Several times a year……
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My Uncle Will Soon Meet Jesus
My hands are shaking. My head is spinning, tension is squeezing extreme pressure into my neck, my head hurts, I feel utterly helpless. I can’t make it stop. There is nothing I can do, I can’t make my loved one stay. God wants to take him home, into the Heavenly Realms. I should be dancing…
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This Life of Mine
This life of mine, wasn’t in my cards. A heart filled with God’s peace and joy, a husband who loves and adores me, and my four beautiful and happy children. This life of mine, more than I could have imagined growing up. Constantly living in fear, my youth was stolen. Taken in a dysfunctional…
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A Day at Apple Works
Fall is my favorite time of year for family activities! I love taking pictures of leaf fights, picking apples, and everything autumn. I love the changing and vibrant colors of the leaves. I couldn’t resist sharing these pictures of my cute kids experiencing “the beauty of fall”. Sweet Caroline. This is my pumpkin! Robby…
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God Speaks To My Heart: Through A Boys Devotional, In The Side Pocket of A Mud Grimed Travel Bag
I I just arrived home from picking Robby up from his two day camp experience at Bradford Woods. It’s a long time tradition for all 5th graders in Bloomington, In to attend this camp. Currently he’s taking a much needed shower, and I’m looking forward to hearing more highlights from his trip. Robby and I…
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Thank You God, For The Blessing Of My Daughter
The sun is radiant, This day perfect in every way Quality time spent, With my Beautiful and Fun baby girl. Aimlessly she wanders, Carefree… So full of life. Each time she smiles, My heart leaps for joy. Her smile is life-altering. Candy to my soul. Entered the world, Bright eyed and aware. No tears, Only…
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Rotten “Ugly” Guilt or Godly Conviction
I had been married for a year and a month. I had spent the weekend away from my husband, visiting family. My cycle was late, but I penned it to stress. My emotions were everywhere. At some point, my thoughts convinced me I might be pregnant. I drove to the pharmacy to purchase a pregnancy…
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How To Use Facebook, Without Allowing Facebook to Bring You Down
Lately, I’ve had several conversations with friends about Facebook. Speaking openly and honestly with friends about Facebook’s pro’s and con’s, has encouraged me to write this blog. Seven Things to Keep In Mind As You Utilize Facebook 1. If Facebook makes you feel bad about yourself, you close your account. The world is constantly hurling…
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Be There, Really “Be There”
Grasping my fingers… her wobbly little legs… slowly achieve the new status of “walker”. She loves the outdoors… and I love watching the pleasure written all over her face, as she observes God’s creation. The trees… the sky… the bouncy clouds… the grass… the tiny ants… everything is new… and amazing… to her eyes. Arching…
The Flame Within 