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More Than Rubies-ARKs

A Random Act of Kindness…This is the topic for this week on More Than Rubies…Really it is a too part “assignment” as Kris would also like us to tell how we keep the lines of communication open with our families, but I’ll get to that in a moment…

First I would like to apologize for being REALLY late doing this entry…As I have said in previous entries, it’s been a rough couple of days…

Okay, now onto business. The question of how I keep the lines of communication open really had me stumped. I am a single Mom, who homeschools, and while I do work outside the home, the rest of the time I am home with my children…So I never really thought about how to keep the communication going with my children…Seems to me that sometimes they communicate a little too much!!! *LOL* However with more thought on this subject, I do see times when we do more meaningful communication…Those times would be when they are snuggling into bed, I’ll often go in and talk to them, about the day, or whatever they might have on their minds…Other times, it’s when we are doing an art/craft project, which we have been doing a lot more often lately. I always thought of this as “normal” communication, but I see now, that this will help the girls to see that I am interested in their thoughts, and feelings, hopefully for the rest of their lives they will feel that they can talk to me about anything.

Okay, now onto the random acts of kindness. I think one of the best ways to do an ARK during this holiday season, the season of giving, is to make, or get a gift for someone that doesn’t expect it!! It could be something that they will like, a dust  collector or a pretty smelling candle or whatever, but I am a big believer in usable gifts…Whether it be new bath towels, food, or well, there is an endless supply of usable things that will be a blessing to almost anyone.

Headache Rack

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Waiting Anxiously

I mailed my first SS package out like on the 6th, and ever since then I’ve been waiting on the edge of my seat to see that post saying they recieved it, but still nothing…Okay, maybe I’m rushing things a bit, with the Holiday mail service, but I still hope to see that entry soon!!!

I haven’t recieved anything yet either, but like I said, with the Holiday mail service, it could take a bit longer….Or maybe something has come up with my SS sender to delay things…or oh who knows…I just hope that everything is okay with the one sending to me, and I pray my package arrives safely to the one I’m sending to!!!