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Here are some fun pictures from the past weekend:The Manchester Road Race - 4.5 miles on the morning of Thanksgiving - has become a family tradition. In this picture (top) Uncle Scott, Mom, cousin Cassy, Reynolds, Drew (bottom) cousin Vos, Aunt Stephanie, and me.Drew and Reynolds eating pie the day after Thanksgiving. They're making themselves sick!I have so much fun with these two - I love that

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"For You formed my inward parts; you wove me in my mother's womb.I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, and my soul knows it very well." Psalm 139:13...there is only one of you, Drew Thomas Jackson, and what a great work of art you are!~~~ loved and cherished by so many... A happy birthday to my incredible, hilarious, and adorable husband!!

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Hi friends and family, I hope you all are enjoying the fall!! I just love this time of year! Well, I wanted to write briefly about what a great weekend we had in Texas. We were with Drew's side of the family celebrating his 27th birthday (which is Oct 21st) by watching football, eating steak, soaking up quality time, playing tennis, and hanging out with Wilson (the miracle Golden Retriever)....

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October is "National Newspaper Month" and so I think it is timely to share a few thoughts on reading the newspaper. As we all know printed papers are in a crisis due to 24 hour news coverage on tv, online news, and current events blogs. Thus, I have made it a habit to take at least two mornings a week to go to Starbucks, get a coffee, and buy the Boston Globe or New York Times and read for a half

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Transitions are usually hard, especially for me, but for the past four weeks I think Drew and I have adjusted well to our new lifestyle. Drew is now working while I finish my last year of school, so that means Drew is traveling during the week and comes home to Cambridge for the weekend. We kind of feel like we are dating long distance again! I think the key for us has been being intentional with

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I heard you in the garden,and I was afraid because I was naked;so I hid.This is perhaps my favorite place to go in scripture when I need reminding that I hide from God. Not only does it remind me of my fears and my running, but it also gives me comfort that God is seeking after me. I hear God, but I am afraid, I hide, I blame. And then the mercy flows. I am loved and cherished. Complete and

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This summer Drew and I have been traveling, visiting friends and family, and enjoying our last free summer as students since Drew will be starting work in September and I will start work after I finish up school this next May.Here are some picture and caption highlights of our summer:Agros Vision Trip - http://www.agros.org/ Land. Hope. Life.We visited 6 villages in 7 days throughout rural

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We only have two few weeks left of school! I am so excited that it is winding down for the year. Drew has one more presentation and then he is done with his MBA program. He is graduating on June 4th! He has worked very hard for past two years, and I am so so so proud of him. I can't believe how fast this time has gone by for us. When we got married in August 2007, I had no idea what life would

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One week ago I finished the Boston Marathon. It has taken me about a week to fully recover from it. This is a picture that Drew took of me after the race - I was sooooo exhausted and hungry. I ate a bagel and sandwich in about 5 minutes. You can't see them in the picture, but my sweet family was all around me to help me come back to life. Drew, his parents, my parents, and some great friends were

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One of the reasons why I love Drew is because he is so playful. He loves goofing around and laughing; he is lighthearted and lively. Sometimes I feel like our lives in Cambridge become so serious and intense because of our schedules and schoolwork and we forget to play. We get lost in the busyness of life and forget to have fun, laugh, live fully and freely. So, for Spring Break 2009 we decided

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I'm becoming more convinced of the benefits of running (and of sports in general) for individuals, friends, and communities and was delighted to read in the New York Times today that there was a road race in Baghdad to promote reconciliation between Shuni and Shiite neighbors. More than 900 men and women ran in the 1.25 mile race over a recently opened bridge that connected the two

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Last week Kay Yow, the head women's basketball coach for NC State, passed away after a long battle with breast cancer. She was a remarkable coach and person and I am inspired by her life. I had the pleasure of meeting her and spending some time with her at NC State when I was in high school. She was very influential in helping me apply my new found faith to the basketball court. I remember she

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"A race is a work of art that people can look at and be affected in as many ways they’re capable of understanding." ~Steve Prefontaine Last April Drew and I cheered on my good friend Kathryn Case as she ran in the Boston Marathon. We were standing at the last turn of the race, at about the 25.5 mile mark. I was moved to tears as I watched people of all ages, races, and sizes turn the corner and

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Because I am short for time I decided to pass on a blog I like to read. Click here: Dwell Deep by Matt Chandler, Pastor of the Village ChurchInstead of procrastinating on facebook while I write papers and study Greek, I figure that reading a spiritual blog is at least good for my soul. It is still procrastination, nonetheless.Looking forward to sharing some thoughts with you when my exams are

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Well we're leaving Cambridge today, here's a glimpse at what kept us sane during the past couple weeks of intense studying.Picking out our tree at Geer Tree Farm in Griswold, Connecticut.Inside our abode...isn't that tree pretty?We went to 'Holiday Pops' at the Boston Symphony Orchestra!

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I really enjoyed this simple song and video of "Silent Night" by Leigh Nash and Dan Haseltine. The angels look like marshmallow aliens , which will give you a chuckle. Thought you all might enjoy it too...(ps - just wanted to let you know that Drew is excited to post on this blog too. The reason I am dominating it so far is because he has been in the middle of finals...he's almost done though. My

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Hi friends,There are 16 days until Christmas. I have found when I save shopping for the last minute I always spend more. But we still have time to give meaningful gifts and to perhaps give beyond our family and friendship circles.This summer I worked for a church in Portland, Oregon whose pastor started a Christmas movement called Advent Conspiracy and I encourage you all to take a look at the

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What's up!Just checking in with you, wanted to share some thoughts. Lots to talk about here my friends. But I'll start with what matters most.Today..."I tell you, do not worry about your life...do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." (Matthew 6:25 & 34)...we are called to follow Jesus."Come to Me, all who are weary and

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Hi friends & family,I've been sitting here at my computer now for a while...blogging...and checking on politics, world news, and basketball. I guess I should be studying, but this is more fun. There's a lot going on in the world, so much that sometimes surfing the internet makes my head spin. All this worldly excitement, craziness, and sadness makes me think of how wonderful time at home is. Drew

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Today, December 2, 2008, marks my kick off as a blogger. No high hopes here, just publishing my thoughts on the web for you all to read and enjoy. HA! This should be fun. Well then, let's get started:I've always been told to have a goal in mind when you do something. So here are my goals for this blog:1. Have fun2. Engage in meaningful conversations3. Encourage you spiritually4. Share my

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