Marine Corps Nomads

October 26, 2010

Our Adventurous Puppy

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Our “puppy” is quite the adventurer. He loves to go out and explore with us. Unfortunately, as he gets older, he’s starting to have a harder time with all of the walking. He doesn’t want to admit that he can’t do all of the walking, so he does his best to follow us everywhere. He even tried to chase after me when D talked me into trying to ride Munchkin’s dirt bike. (That’s a crazy story for another time, maybe…) We decided that I would try taking him for a ride in the RZR, so he could go out with…

Review: The Miracle of Mercy Land

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“I was born in a lightning bolt on the banks of the Bittersweet Creek. My name is Mercy Land.” Mercy Land is the daughter of a traveling preacher who is working at a local paper. Over the 7 years working at the newspaper, the publisher and editor, Doc Philips, becomes more than a mentor to to Mercy. He also becomes a dear friend. When a curious book comes to Doc, he immediately turns to the one person who he can trust with this life-changing secret, Mercy. Little did either of them know as this crazy journey began that the choices…

Relaxing Camping Trip

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To make things relaxing and enjoyable for all, we kept things very simple this time out. Even though we took out our trailer, I packed like we were heading out tent camping. Our meals were very simple with very little prep work necessary. D made his yummy eggs, bacon, and fried potatoes for breakfast. For our other meals, we just hand sandwiches and grilled cheese with fruit and chips. Munchkin decided that she wanted to take her bicycle with us, so she had a blast riding her bike all over the place. Since we were out in the desert, she…

October 26, 2010

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Review: If Animals Could Talk

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Unlike traditional books about animals, If Animals Could Talk is presented from the viewpoint of the animals themselves. That’s right, the animals are telling you, the reader, their story. The animals are presenting the characteristics that make them uniquely made. Based upon their complex make up and intricate design, the animals present that they couldn’t have just happened by chance or evolved into the critters they are today. They believe that they were created by God. The facts in this book are presented in an easy to understand format. The information is presented as a fun story told in first…

I am New

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I AM NEW by Jason Gray Now I won’t deny The worst you could say about me But I’m not defined By mistakes that I’ve made Because God says of me I am not who I was I am being remade I am new I am chosen and holy And I’m dearly loved I am new Who I thought I was And who I thought I had to be I had to give them both up Cause neither were willing To ever believe I am not who I was I am being remade I am new I am chosen and…