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The private and personal letters of a girl still growing up.
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Jess
Jan 25, 20212 min read
Facebook Flashbacks- Parenting Joys
Life is better than the movies. That moment when you're seized with pain, and suddenly you KNOW- the baby is coming! Jason and I had so...
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Jess
Jan 18, 20211 min read
In a Nutshell- Raising Littles
Suddenly life took on a whole new gravitas- and we were so happy about it. Love always, Jess.
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Jess
Jan 8, 20211 min read
The Big, Yellow House
Dear House, You may be only so much timber, but I love you. You've blessed me with your grace and comfort. You've sheltered me in times...
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Jess
Jan 6, 20211 min read
Facebook Flashbacks- Dreams
Remember that Facebook threads used to post the newest comments on top and read this one starting at the bottom. Love always- Jess
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Jess
Jan 1, 20211 min read
Facebook Flashbacks- Hurts So Good
I do love a good insult. Love always- Jess
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Jess
Dec 28, 20201 min read
The Townhouse
The townhouse was one of those rare dwellings in which only happy memories were made. We bought it after only 6 months in our first...
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Jess
Dec 23, 20201 min read
Sign My Yearbook- Teaching
Sixth graders are SO MUCH FUN. "Dabest," as in most "dab," or "da BEST"? Either way. You can give 6th graders the most atrocious...
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Jess
Dec 16, 20204 min read
Just Married
Once again, I found myself packing up my bedroom and saying goodbye to some of my familiar, treasured belongings. This time, though, the...
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Jess
Dec 11, 20204 min read
Is He THE ONE? Thoughts about Soulmates and Destiny.
I refer to Jason as my soulmate without hesitation, but when it comes to fully embracing the idea of "destiny" leading me to "The One," I...
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Jess
Dec 7, 20203 min read
The Guitar Man- 2/2
Jason still wasn't asking me out. Maybe I needed to accept that we would always just be great, platonic friends. I tried to resign...
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Jess
Dec 4, 20207 min read
The Guitar Man- 1/2
There was this new guy in my ward named Jason Kempton. I first talked to him at a party, and we had a lot of fun goofing around. We...
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Jess
Dec 2, 20201 min read
Facebook Flashbacks- Prom Night '82
This event was such a visual feast, it deserves a post of its own. Nicky and I took pictures with all our guy friends. Love always- Jess
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Jess
Nov 30, 20201 min read
Facebook Flashbacks- Singles Ward
Nicky and I attended a church congregation that was strictly for single young adults. Although barely qualifying as grown-ups, we all...
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Jess
Nov 23, 20202 min read
Leaving 172
When it came right down to it, I realized I was going to miss the old house. I had lived there since I was three. My very first memory...
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Jess
Nov 20, 20203 min read
The Haunted House
Here's a story that I almost never tell honestly. The reason I usually edit this story is because it is too freaking scary for my typical...
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Jess
Nov 16, 20201 min read
Facebook Flashbacks- Spring Break
Nicky and I were desperate to get away. Fortunately, I had this really cool brother who was willing to put us up for a few nights. We...
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