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We Dare You to Be Truthful

October 31, 2014 By Caroline TeSelle

We loved writing together again this year. Thanks again to The Nester and the Write 31 Days initiative. We hope you had a couple good laughs at our ridiculous truths… as well as challenged to be a little bit more daring. On a serious note, let us explain why we chose the topic of Truth …read more

One Big Dare ~ Coming Soon!

October 30, 2014 By Caroline TeSelle

Today was going to be the day we revealed our One Big Dare. Just like the season finale of your favorite show, we’ll be ending our 31 Days of Truth or Dare with a cliffhanger. Our One Big Dare will have to wait. Why? The truth is… October was a little ridiculous for our family. …read more

Your Truth Questions Answered

October 29, 2014 By Caroline TeSelle

Last week, we asked you guys to send us your TRUTH questions for us to answer… most of you just sent us an email with your questions… and after reading some of the questions… we completely understand why some of you wanted to be anonymous!          Is this your first marriage? Greg: Yes …read more

In The World

October 28, 2014 By Caroline TeSelle

Truth : If you could have anything in the world, what would it be?   Is this is a trick question… I’m a Christian… I am not supposed to desire anything in this world… am I? “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If any one loves the world, love for …read more

Favorite Kid

October 27, 2014 By Caroline TeSelle

Truth : Do you have a favorite kid? “95 percent of parents in the world have a favorite kid, and the other 5 percent are lying.” – Jeffrey Kluger I think it’s normal for most parents to have a favorite child… so yes… I have one. Which one?  Well… it seems to switch weekly, daily, …read more

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Hi! My name is Caroline TeSelle and I'm currently doing life with my husband & 4 kids in our little corner of the world. Read more.

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T W E N T Y! ⁣ ⁣ Happy Birthday, @twayne0623! T W E N T Y! ⁣
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Happy Birthday, @twayne0623! We love you!
Father’s Day edition of how it’s going to how Father’s Day edition of how it’s going to how it started. ⁣
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2022 to 1972. Fifty years of being your daughter. ⁣
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You are such a blessing to me and countless others! I hope you enjoy your day and wish we could be together to share an order of salty fries and a Coke. ⁣
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Pop, we love you 🥰
T W E N T Y - T W O⁣ ⁣ Happy Birthday, @gunnar T W E N T Y - T W O⁣
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Happy Birthday, @gunnar_teselle 🥳 We love you and we love that we’ll never have to do math to figure out how old you are on your birthday 🤣 #bornintheyear2000 #tesellelife
#OneDayMay May 31 - This is who I am right now…⁣
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…an imperfect daughter of Christ, wife, mom, daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, friend, neighbor, writer, gardener, reader, knitter, community member, exerciser, dream cheerleader, cook, and so many more. ⁣
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You get the idea. ⁣😉⁣
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Perfection is not the goal. Relying on my own strength is not the goal. ⁣
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The goal is to love God, do my part in his kingdom, walk in his plan, and encourage others along our journey home.

This is who I am.⁣
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Thank you @laura.tremaine for hosting this challenge 🥰
#OneDayMay May 27 - Something I do for fun…⁣
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…is hang out with these yahoos where fun is a consequence 🤣 

Today we had our “yay, it’s summer!” meal of breakfast foods at a local cafe. We started this tradition when they were little and I realized today that we only have three of these left. 😭 That’s not fun.
#OneDayMay May 26 - What’s saving my life⁣ ⁣ #OneDayMay May 26 - What’s saving my life⁣
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🌸My garden! Lilacs, peonies, cherry tree!⁣
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🍓Growing plants in our raised bed: cucumbers, strawberries, peppers, beans, brussel sprouts, watermelon. ⁣
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💊My medications! ⁣
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💛The septum occluder placed in my heart last week to close the hole (PFO) in my heart.⁣
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What’s saving your life these days?
#OneDayMay May 25 - A struggle right now is…

…in the words of Steve Kerr, “When are we going to do something?” 

I’ve struggled for years, especially in my childhood, wondering if my voice mattered. 

As an adult, I’ve grown to learn that my voice matters. Whether or not you disagree with the what I’m saying, it matters. 

It’s a voice that needs to be heard. 

It’s a voice that is here, at this point in time, during this span of 1972 until I die, for such a time as this—to speak up for the innocent, the abused, the least of these. 

I’ve heard the phrase, “not every issue has our name on it.” I believe that is true to a certain extent. I can’t possibly support every issue or cause. I would be exhausted and bankrupt. 

But friends, gun violence has every American name on it. 

Something needs to be done because the way it is now is unacceptable. 

When are we going to do something?

Now. 

Contact your representative and state senators and voice your concern about the lack of a senate vote on The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021, H.R. 8 and the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021, H.R. 1446. 

Your voice matters!
#OneDayMay May 24 - Quote⁣ ⁣ “The artist can #OneDayMay May 24 - Quote⁣
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“The artist cannot hold back; it is impossible, because writing, or any other discipline of art, involves participation in suffering, in the ills and the occasional stabbing joys that come from being part of the human drama.” Madeleine L’Engle ⁣
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A question for all of us: I wonder what art will be produced from our current season of suffering and stabbing joys? 🤔 ⁣
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📸: Michelangelo’s David // Florence, Italy 2016
#OneDayMay May 19 - I’m proud of myself for…⁣
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…allowing myself to be taken care of the past few years. That’s hard for me to admit 😘 because I am usually the one taking care of others. ⁣
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But my body finally said enough or it was the quiet pride building up in my heart that had finally had enough. My heart was literally enlarged and I could barely make it out of bed most days much less take care of others! ⁣
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The pandemic has been horrible in so many ways but it brought our family closer. ⁣
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Between my health and Eden’s hip reconstruction, the men in our family rallied and have taken such great care of us. And the support from family and friends has been life-giving. 💛⁣
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Here we are, two years later and I’m still advocating for my health (that will never stop!) and allowing others to take care of me (I hope I don’t let my pride get in the way of that either!).⁣
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Another surgery in the morning, friends. This time, a team of doctors and nurses will be closing the PFO (hole in my heart) with a tiny “umbrella”. Amazing, right? I’m so thankful. ☂️❤️‍🩹⁣
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The hope is by closing this hole it will reduce the risk of a future stroke. After all the tests they’ve done the past few months, the doctors believe the cause of my mini-stroke back in December was due to a small clot escaping through that hole and up into my brain.⁣
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I hope to keep up with the #OneDayMay prompts after tomorrow because I have loved this challenge and also have enjoyed reading what others have shared. ⁣
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Until then, much love to each of you and your families 🥰
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