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Wink here from The Garden of Eden... Wink Wink. Our precious Scout had a difficult beginning, yet she refused to let it harden her heart. She chose to trust and bring joy instead. It is so easy to become hardened by the fear and division around us. God reminds us that we have the power to stay soft and open our hearts wider. We cannot fix all the suffering in the world, but we can let our love loose on the world and stand beside someone who feels forgotten today. Tag someone

Wink here from The Garden of Eden... Wink Wink. God said it best. We have to speak truth, protect freedom, and lead with love. Freedom of speech is not just for the comfortable conversations. It is for the challenging ones too. Silencing journalists or shutting out opposing views only dims our collective light. Let us be brave enough to protect the voices we do not always agree with. Let's fill the comments with appreciation for those who courageously speak the truth today. F

Wink here from The Garden of Eden... Wink Wink. Reminder to look beyond the arguments today. Immigrants are mothers, fathers, and coworkers. They are people with dreams and families. God reminds us to love thy stranger, especially since so many of our own families were strangers here once too. It is time to truly see one another and care for one another. Please speak up when someone is being mistreated. Leave a message of support for our diverse communities in the comments be

Wink here from The Garden of Eden... Wink Wink. A quick love letter to Canada today. Good neighbors do not rename each other's stuff. Loving where you live should never mean putting down someone else's home. Millions of Americans love and appreciate our neighbors up north. Let us keep practicing kindness instead of creating division. Send a message of support to our Canadian friends in the comments. Find the Wink within. ❤️ #GardenOfEden #WinkTheDog #ChooseKindness #FindTheWi

Wink here from The Garden of Eden... Wink Wink. Sometimes it feels like the world is hyper-focused on creating division and building walls between us. But if there is one instruction that has always been crystal clear, it is this: Love thy neighbor. Being a good neighbor is not just about geography. It is about how we treat the people we share this beautiful world with. Whether they live next door, in the next town, or across a border, we are wired to shine together. When we

Our dream house decided to give us one final challenge! We have been incredibly grateful for this home. Everything is on one floor, and it is perfect for our rescue dogs. However, that bedroom leak we mentioned earlier? It means we need a $20,000 roof replacement. It is easy to get upset, but Kip and I are choosing laughter. We still love this house despite the mess and the massive expense. You do not need a perfect plan to find something to be grateful for today. How do you

What happens when a hard won victory turns into an indoor waterfall? Welcome to part two of our dream home adventure! During our inspection, we pushed the sellers to cover the cost of a radon fan. We thought we had scored a major win when they finally agreed. But four weeks later, a heavy rainstorm proved us wrong. The fan was installed incorrectly, bringing the weather right into our bedroom. It taught us a valuable lesson. When someone says a problem is solved, it pays to d

Kip and I bought our dream home, but closing day handed us a major plot twist. Between the lingering movers, the filthy floors, and the unexpected kitty poop, our patience was tested! But we stood our ground at the closing table, got our cleaning fee, and grabbed our mops. Sometimes the universe gives you exactly what you want, along with a little elbow grease. What is a messy situation that eventually turned into a blessing for you? Please share your thoughts in the comments

Wink here from The Garden of Eden...Wink Wink. I have some breaking news. Truth is still alive. Before we share, can we check it? Before we believe, can we question it? Before we judge, can we listen? Truth welcomes discussion. Lies fear them. This week, let us choose curiosity over conspiracy and facts over fear. How will you be a truth seeker this week? Please share your thoughts in the comments. Together, let us let the truth shine. And as always... Find the Wink within. ❤

Wink here from The Garden of Eden...Wink Wink. God and I love this quote about compassion from Daniel Goleman: "True compassion means not only feeling another's pain but also being moved to help relieve it." Lots of people feel sad when they see or hear about someone hurting. But compassion takes one more step. It asks: What can I do? Can I listen? Can I help? Can I offer kindness? Can I stand beside someone who feels alone, afraid, or treated unjustly? What is making you sad