Mama Duck

*Mama to three young adults – boy/girl twins about to graduate from college and my youngest, finishing her sophomore year at her university.

*I’ve been an adjunct professor for over 20 years, but my primary vocation is Mama to the three ducks. They are my favorite people and I miss them when they are not in the nest.

*Bible-believing Christian.

*Blogging About: Family-Life. Faith-Life. Mid-Life. Sharing-Life! Older posts tell the tales of being Mama to teenagers! Can’t say all of those moments were fun ones (wink). But, they gave me some interesting things to write about!

*Thank you for visiting my blog! I appreciate it very much! 🤗

Mama Duck

 

 

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  4. We have a lot in common and a lot not. The best – I’m a Christian for over 45 years and very active in my church. So thankful that God rescued me! My kids are grown, but college is in their past. Adjusting is constant. I miss being around them daily, but I’m so thankful they have found their adult lives! Nice to meet you!

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    • Nice to meet you as well! I agree that the adjustment is constant. They come home for summer and holiday breaks, they leave again for school…it’s a strange time of parenting for sure! The important thing is that they continue to do what God has called them to do at this particular time in their lives. Thank you for visiting!

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  6. I notice you clicked on my website, so I’m poking around in yours. This morning I took a photo of my ancient, but COMFORTABLE bathrobe. I may write a blog post about it.

    Nice to meet you! I too am a Christian and former college professor.

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    • Hello and it’s wonderful to meet you too! I love the title of your blog, as it reflects the interesting life you have had.
      You should write about the robe! The post, You’re Middle Age When…resonated with so many readers, I couldn’t believe it! Nice to know I’m not alone :).
      Thank you for stopping by my blog.

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  8. After having read your article, I can only say, “wow!” You really know how to express yourself to others. It is like if you were writing your article on a plain white sheet of paper, using a “real ink pen,” with the ink still not dry on your final draft; that is the clarity and openness of your thoughts that goes into the things that you write. Please keep up your good work

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  10. Hi, I commented on your recent post, and was led to a post you wrote from 2014 titled, ‘I didn’t want to leave church.’ I’m writing a post this week titled, A Full House, about how nice it was to have to search for a seat in the sanctuary on Sunday because God’s house was full. I’d like to use a quote from your 2014 post and leave a link after the quote to your post. It is really an excellent post and I agree with it. Church is restorative. Your quote I’d like to use:
    “Church is not a social gathering for me. Sure, it provides fellowship, but more intimate relationships are experienced in small groups. Church service is restorative. After six days in the world, I need a reprieve from the depravity, the images, the diseases, disappointments, and this Babylonian culture.” Thanks so much for considering my request. Kathy

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  15. hi, thanks for liking my blog which enabled me to find you (lol) you are my future as I have twin boy and girl and another younger girl. Can’t wait to get home and check out your blog later 🙂

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  18. I’ve noticed your visits to my blog and have been encouraged by your “likes”. It’s been a delight to stop by yours tonight and read some of your thoughts. I anticipate visiting more often 🙂

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  19. I’m very glad to meet you. I helped raise sisters, but no daughters, but otherwise I think we’re instant friends with so much in common. I look forward to browsing your stories <3. Oh, and thank you for the follow! ❤

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  22. Greetings from sunny Florida! Nice to meet you! I wanted to tll you I just chuckled when I read about your twins. I to have (Fraternal) Twins much younger; they’ll be 5 y.o. in a week! My other children are girl almost 11, boy 9. boy 7. They keep me laughing, guessing, crying and ready to pull my hair out at any given day! LOL I can relate! Cheryl

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  23. Hi thank you so much for stopping by my Blog and for the Follow i will Follow back your is a fun and interesting blog I enjoyed what I have been reading so far! I hope that you enjoy my Art and creativity 🙂

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  27. Hi! Thanks so much for visiting my blog and for the “like”. I’m so glad it brought me here! As a Mom of three, I relate to your parenting stories, and also share many of your interests. Blessings, KD 🙂

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    • Hi KD! Thanks for the visit and for saying hello! Your website is a blessing and I enjoy following you. I especially loved how you mention your godly parents in your “About Me”. You were so blessed to be raised in the faith. Looking forward to more of your posts. 🙂

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  30. So glad I came across your blog. I love the refreshing and positive feeling you give! I too am a non-fiction junkie, love to read and enjoy the simple things in life. I love seeing God shine through people and am very excited to follow your blog.

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  34. Thanks for stopping by Sweeter Than Honey! I saw the notification earlier today and wasn’t in a place where I could peruse your own lovely blog. But I’ve been waiting all day to do so. What a treat! We have several things in common! I have 15 ½ year-old boy/girl twins and a 14 year old daughter. 🙂 Life with teens is fast-paced … and tons of fun … albeit exhausting! I’m looking forward to learning more about you and your relationship with our precious Savior!

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  44. Hello and thank you again for nominating me for those awards. I actually nominated you, too. Of course you don’t have to do anything at all because you’ve been nominated already. I just love your blog and wanted to let you know! : ))

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  45. Hi there. I am also a mom to three amazing kids…all boys, ages 10, 14, 16. Like you, I love the Lord, enjoy reading, and spending time with my family. (They are my favorite.) My husband is a part of the U.S. Army, and we are a proud military family, that also loves the privileges that come with being an American. I think you have a great blog. I can’t wait to see more.

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    • First, my family and I sincerely thank your husband for his service to our country. We are grateful! I smiled when you wrote that spending time with your family is your “favorite”. I feel the same. Thanks for connecting :).

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  46. Thanks for stopping by my blog “That Senior Year” and for the follow. I will return the favor as you appear to have a lot to say that would be good for me! I hope you stop by my place often and comment when you can. I appreciate it! Blessings on your endeavors.

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  48. Thank you so much, Mama Duck, for visiting my blog and for the follow! It as always a pleasure to meet a fellow feathered friend who shares similar wholesome values. Your blog looks great, and I am looking forward to reliving the “raising teenager” years through your eyes. Mine are now grown and married… How I miss the glorious chaos!

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  50. I like handwritten notes too 🙂 I also like computer written notes on my blog…thank you so much for stopping by my blog and deciding to join me on my journey. It’s an honor to have you follow along. Your life sounds like an adventure, keep looking for the good things!
    Thanks again,
    Becky

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  51. Hello newest Spikey! I know, a bit corny, eh, but that’s the term that has come to stick for those folk who are part of the clan known to be followers of Uncle Spike 🙂

    Thank you… I really appreciate that as I for one, know how many interesting and entertaining blogs are out there.

    My aim is to deliver an eclectic offering of posts, from my ‘point n shoot’ attempts at basic photography, to the sharing of my travel adventures over the decades, as well as day to day happenings here on the farm. Oh, plus a few observations on life as I see it, thrown in for good measure.

    My promise to you is not to be overbearing, just a couple of posts a day, maybe 3 at weekends if I have something special to share. But if you are at a loose end one day, maybe you’ll enjoy trawling through some of my older stuff too. I have added plenty of categories to help in said digging process.

    Thanks again and hope you have a great day…

    UNCLE SPIKE

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  54. I am so happy to discover that you are following my blog! I so enjoy making my followers my friends, so you’ve gained another follower too. (I can tell by your brilliant smile that you are as beautiful on the inside as you are on the out.)

    I am also pleased to discover that you enjoy non-fiction because I just heard that my new book, targeted toward women’s bible studies and motivating women toward true health, is “Life’s Too Short to Eat Bad Cheese . . .” (nutritional and life lessons God teaches us) should be published around July. I should be making an initial announcement in a month or so. Please pray it is well received for God’s glory and not my own. Blessings,

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  55. Thank you for following my blog. As a mother of three grown children and a grandmother to seven grandchildren I am still learning how to be better at both! It’s an ongoing process just as our life in Jesus is. Looking forward to reading more about you and your family. ~ Blessings ~

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  58. Hello, Moma Duck! Thanks for liking my new blog and becoming a follower. Even though it’s a little late in my day, I am really enjoying reading your blog entries. I’ll be trying out some of those quick “yummy” recipes. I am a post-it junkie too, and I’m addicted to highlighting all my non-fiction spiritual formation books. Keep smiling….there are still a few good-doers out there. Glad I ran across one! I totally can relate to the lengthy online application process. Good luck in the job hunt. Blessings!

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  59. Thank your for your visit and the follow. I enjoyed getting to know you via your About. Snail mail rules especially when it delivers a hand-written note on a little piece of stationary from a Grandmother especially when it contains a recipe ;). The beach is the place for me. Just wrote a poem about how the Sea Beckons to me. Perhaps you’d enjoy. Looking forward to browsing your site. -Cheers

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    • Thank you for your comment! Always nice to hear from a fellow beach-lover! Yes, a nice piece of stationary with a recipe written on it would be lovely. Your poem is wonderful and the photos are gorgeous! I look forward to your future posts. 🙂

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