#kaylie rowan

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Salt & Serpent got me kicking my heels and twirling my hair. devastating lack of fanart because this campaign fucks.

[art incoming because im losing my mind]

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Friends, please PRAY for my family and my daughter, Imogen. Since her 18th birthday, she has become increasingly resistant and SNAPPISH. Just this morning, we caught her trying to use the computer unsupervised while we were asleep!! Thankfully, Axel had gotten up early that morning (to go for a run!! 😂😉), saw her, and immediately alerted us. This unexpected disobedience is a TRIAL, but we are holding steady to our faith in the Lord- He is our RAFT that we hang onto while navigating the stormy seas of a heart CAPTURED by the DEVIL!!!!

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I did some more writing on my novel. Hopefully once it starts piecing together it'll make more sense

@reidsbookclub (hopefully this sheds some light for you)

Beginnings:

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My backyard wasn't always a war zone.

There was a time when my small landmass was at peace with surrounding planets. There was a time when my mother and I could walk the fields of irises, and local fauna, without guards surrounding the area.

When I was 10, my mother was taken from me. Merely a consort to the king, but my father, King Ulfrik loved her. His queen had passed before my mother had been introduced to palace life, my eldest sister was 4. I remember for the first few years of my memory she was bitter. I never understood why until my own mother was taken too. My father never remarried after the original queen passed, but he never took a lover after my mother. He resigned himself to me and my sister, making sure we were ready to rule no matter what age we were when he bit the dust.

When I was 15, my father held an extravagant ball for my birthday. I tried to refuse, but he begged me. 

"It's tradition. Your sister had one a few years ago, the queen before her did as well." And so on and so forth. I couldn't say no to him, so I went along, arriving fashionably late to my own party.

There were nobles and leaders from other planets, some I recognized, some I did not.  In the middle of the dance floor, after being spun by some duke's son I lost my balance, my body moving away from him and right into a firm body.

His eyes were the first thing I noticed. Striking red, but soft and tender. His black hair hung into his face, curling softly at the ends. I blushed as soon as I realized his arms were around me.

"Good evening Princess. Mind if I cut in?" I nodded, unable to speak before he whisked me away with the next song. We discussed many things that night after I stole him away to the gardens. I learned he was from the closest planet in our proximity, Rowan. He was second in line for the thrown, local heartthrob Prince Nikolas. His eldest brother Kayden, too busy with military academy to attend. His father, King Achilleus, had been happily chatting away with my father the majority of the night about trade negotiations. He had gotten tired of it when he said he saw me, dancing with Duke Elgin's son looking positively bored.

That night was my first kiss. His lips were soft and tender, he left me with his cape before they departed the next morning. Our fathers were more than happy to accommodate us seeing each other,  our eldest siblings failing to connect like we did. 

That is, until Achilleus decided the trade negotiations were not enough. Now, at age 19, weeks before my wedding, was my world being torn asunder.

I attempted to reach him anyway I could, eventually giving up and resigning my time to take care of my grandfather, my mothers father Naskiar. 

He was always a kind man, my father let me see him often, knowing that he was all I had left of her.

When I was little he'd parade me around on his shoulders, showing me the bits and pieces of magic he held, always making his green eyes shimmer with gold. 

He told me stories of a Great Sage, from the planet Rowan, who possessed magic one couldn't come close to comprehending and a broken warlord, who only wanted to defy death and bring back his wife. The warlord attempted to steal the great sage's powers, but even he could not prevent the hand of death. The Sage went into hiding, eventually starting a family to pass down his knowledge and adept abilities. 

If I had known then what I know now, maybe I could have prevented such a terrible tragedy. 

I am Kayli Leonne of Atlas, and this is where my story begins.

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Choosing a great name for your daughter is a great responsibility.

Although it is definitely an enjoyable experience, it can also be stressful! After all, naming your girl is one of the first and most important decisions you'll make as a new parent. If you're like most parents looking for a perfect daughter's name, you can hope to combine special meaning, honor a family or cultural tradition, or find a unique name.

This list of the 1,000 most popular girl names, recognized by the Social Security Administration (SSA), will help you review all your options, enjoy the experience. Experiment and narrow your list into favorite options.

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1. Top 1,000 Baby Girl Names

Emma

Olivia

Ava

Isabella

Sophia

Charlotte

Mia

Amelia

Harper

Evelyn

Abigail

Emily

Elizabeth

Mila

Ella

Avery

Sofia

Camila

Aria

Scarlett

Victoria

Madison

Luna

Grace

Chloe

Penelope

Layla

Riley

Zoey

Nora

Lily

Eleanor

Hannah

Lillian

Addison

Aubrey

Ellie

Stella

Natalie

Zoe

Leah

Hazel

Violet

Aurora

Savannah

Audrey

Brooklyn

Bella

Claire

Skylar

Lucy

Paisley

Everly

Anna

Caroline

Nova

Genesis

Emilia

Kennedy

Samantha

Maya

Willow

Kinsley

Naomi

Aaliyah

Elena

Sarah

Ariana

Allison

Gabriella

Alice

Madelyn

Cora

Ruby

Eva

Serenity

Autumn

Adeline

Hailey

Gianna

Valentina

Isla

Eliana

Quinn

Nevaeh

Ivy

Sadie

Piper

Lydia

Alexa

Josephine

Emery

Julia

Delilah

Arianna

Vivian

Kaylee

Sophie

Brielle

Madeline

Peyton

Rylee

Clara

Hadley

Melanie

Mackenzie

Reagan

Adalynn

Liliana

Aubree

Jade

Katherine

Isabelle

Natalia

Raelynn

Maria

Athena

Ximena

Arya

Leilani

Taylor

Faith

Rose

Kylie

Alexandra

Mary

Margaret

Lyla

Ashley

Amaya

Eliza

Brianna

Bailey

Andrea

Khloe

Jasmine

Melody

Iris

Isabel

Norah

Annabelle

Valeria

Emerson

Adalyn

Ryleigh

Eden

Emersyn

Anastasia

Kayla

Alyssa

Juliana

Charlie

Esther

Ariel

Cecilia

Valerie

Alina

Molly

Reese

Aliyah

Lilly

Parker

Finley

Morgan

Sydney

Jordyn

Eloise

Trinity

Daisy

Kimberly

Lauren

Genevieve

Sara

Arabella

Harmony

Elise

Remi

Teagan

Alexis

London

Sloane

Laila

Lucia

Diana

Juliette

Sienna

Elliana

Londyn

Ayla

Callie

Gracie

Josie

Amara

Jocelyn

Daniela

Everleigh

Mya

Rachel

Summer

Alana

Brooke

Alaina

Mckenzie

Catherine

Amy

Presley

Journee

Rosalie

Ember

Brynlee

Rowan

Joanna

Paige

Rebecca

Ana

Sawyer

Mariah

Nicole

Brooklynn

Payton

Marley

Fiona

Georgia

Lila

Harley

Adelyn

Alivia

Noelle

Gemma

Vanessa

Journey

Makayla

Angelina

Adaline

Catalina

Alayna

Julianna

Leila

Lola

Adriana

June

Juliet

Jayla

River

Tessa

Lia

Dakota

Delaney

Selena

Blakely

Ada

Camille

Zara

Malia

Hope

Samara

Vera

Mckenna

Briella

Izabella

Hayden

Raegan

Michelle

Angela

Ruth

Freya

Kamila

Vivienne

Aspen

Olive

Kendall

Elaina

Thea

Kali

Destiny

Amiyah

Evangeline

Cali

Blake

Elsie

Juniper

Alexandria

Myla

Ariella

Kate

Mariana

Lilah

Charlee

Daleyza

Nyla

Jane

Maggie

Zuri

Aniyah

Lucille

Leia

Melissa

Adelaide

Amina

Giselle

Lena

Camilla

Miriam

Millie

Brynn

Gabrielle

Sage

Annie

Logan

Lilliana

Haven

Jessica

Kaia

Magnolia

Amira

Adelynn

Makenzie

Stephanie

Nina

Phoebe

Arielle

Evie

Lyric

Alessandra

Gabriela

Paislee

Raelyn

Madilyn

Paris

Makenna

Kinley

Gracelyn

Talia

Maeve

Rylie

Kiara

Evelynn

Brinley

Jacqueline

Laura

Gracelynn

Lexi

Ariah

Fatima

Jennifer

Kehlani

Alani

Ariyah

Luciana

Allie

Heidi

Maci

Phoenix

Felicity

Joy

Kenzie

Veronica

Margot

Addilyn

Lana

Cassidy

Remington

Saylor

Ryan

Keira

Harlow

Miranda

Angel

Amanda

Daniella

Royalty

Gwendolyn

Ophelia

Heaven

Jordan

Madeleine

Esmeralda

Kira

Miracle

Elle

Amari

Danielle

Daphne

Willa

Haley

Gia

Kaitlyn

Oakley

Kailani

Winter

Alicia

Serena

Nadia

Aviana

Demi

Jada

Braelynn

Dylan

Ainsley

Alison

Camryn

Avianna

Bianca

Skyler

Scarlet

Maddison

Nylah

Sarai

Regina

Dahlia

Nayeli

Raven

Helen

Adrianna

Averie

Skye

Kelsey

Tatum

Kensley

Maliyah

Erin

Viviana

Jenna

Anaya

Carolina

Shelby

Sabrina

Mikayla

Annalise

Octavia

Lennon

Blair

Carmen

Yaretzi

Kennedi

Mabel

Zariah

Kyla

Christina

Selah

Celeste

Eve

Mckinley

Milani

Frances

Jimena

Kylee

Leighton

Katie

Aitana

Kayleigh

Sierra

Kathryn

Rosemary

Jolene

Alondra

Elisa

Helena

Charleigh

Hallie

Lainey

Avah

Jazlyn

Kamryn

Mira

Cheyenne

Francesca

Antonella

Wren

Chelsea

Amber

Emory

Lorelei

Nia

Abby

April

Emelia

Carter

Aylin

Cataleya

Bethany

Marlee

Carly

Kaylani

Emely

Liana

Madelynn

Cadence

Matilda

Sylvia

Myra

Fernanda

Oaklyn

Elianna

Hattie

Dayana

Kendra

Maisie

Malaysia

Kara

Katelyn

Maia

Celine

Cameron

Renata

Jayleen

Charli

Emmalyn

Holly

Azalea

Leona

Alejandra

Bristol

Collins

Imani

Meadow

Alexia

Edith

Kaydence

Leslie

Lilith

Kora

Aisha

Meredith

Danna

Wynter

Emberly

Julieta

Michaela

Alayah

Jemma

Reign

Colette

Kaliyah

Elliott

Johanna

Remy

Sutton

Emmy

Virginia

Briana

Oaklynn

Adelina

Everlee

Megan

Angelica

Justice

Mariam

Khaleesi

Macie

Karsyn

Alanna

Aleah

Mae

Mallory

Esme

Skyla

Madilynn

Charley

Allyson

Hanna

Shiloh

Henley

Macy

Maryam

Ivanna

Ashlynn

Lorelai

Amora

Ashlyn

Sasha

Baylee

Beatrice

Itzel

Priscilla

Marie

Jayda

Liberty

Rory

Alessia

Alaia

Janelle

Kalani

Gloria

Sloan

Dorothy

Greta

Julie

Zahra

Savanna

Annabella

Poppy

Amalia

Zaylee

Cecelia

Coraline

Kimber

Emmie

Anne

Karina

Kassidy

Kynlee

Monroe

Anahi

Jaliyah

Jazmin

Maren

Monica

Siena

Marilyn

Reyna

Kyra

Lilian

Jamie

Melany

Alaya

Ariya

Kelly

Rosie

Adley

Dream

Jaylah

Laurel

Jazmine

Mina

Karla

Bailee

Aubrie

Katalina

Melina

Harlee

Elliot

Hayley

Elaine

Karen

Dallas

Irene

Lylah

Ivory

Chaya

Rosa

Aleena

Braelyn

Nola

Alma

Leyla

Pearl

Addyson

Roselyn

Lacey

Lennox

Reina

Aurelia

Noa

Janiyah

Jessie

Madisyn

Saige

Alia

Tiana

Astrid

Cassandra

Kyleigh

Romina

Stevie

Haylee

Zelda

Lillie

Aileen

Brylee

Eileen

Yara

Ensley

Lauryn

Giuliana

Livia

Anya

Mikaela

Palmer

Lyra

Mara

Marina

Kailey

Liv

Clementine

Kenna

Briar

Emerie

Galilea

Tiffany

Bonnie

Elyse

Cynthia

Frida

Kinslee

Tatiana

Joelle

Armani

Jolie

Nalani

Rayna

Yareli

Meghan

Rebekah

Addilynn

Faye

Zariyah

Lea

Aliza

Julissa

Lilyana

Anika

Kairi

Aniya

Noemi

Angie

Crystal

Bridget

Ari

Davina

Amelie

Amirah

Annika

Elora

Xiomara

Linda

Hana

Laney

Mercy

Hadassah

Madalyn

Louisa

Simone

Kori

Jillian

Alena

Malaya

Miley

Milan

Sariyah

Malani

Clarissa

Nala

Princess

Amani

Analia

Estella

Milana

Aya

Chana

Jayde

Tenley

Zaria

Itzayana

Penny

Ailani

Lara

Aubriella

Clare

Lina

Rhea

Bria

Thalia

Keyla

Haisley

Ryann

Addisyn

Amaia

Chanel

Ellen

Harmoni

Aliana

Tinsley

Landry

Paisleigh

Lexie

Myah

Rylan

Deborah

Emilee

Laylah

Novalee

Ellis

Emmeline

Avalynn

Hadlee

Legacy

Braylee

Elisabeth

Kaylie

Ansley

Dior

Paula

Belen

Corinne

Maleah

Martha

Teresa

Salma

Louise

Averi

Lilianna

Amiya

Milena

Royal

Aubrielle

Calliope

Frankie

Natasha

Kamilah

Meilani

Raina

Amayah

Lailah

Rayne

Zaniyah

Isabela

Nathalie

Miah

Opal

Kenia

Azariah

Hunter

Tori

Andi

Keily

Leanna

Scarlette

Jaelyn

Saoirse

Selene

Dalary

Lindsey

Marianna

Ramona

Estelle

Giovanna

Holland

Nancy

Emmalynn

Mylah

Rosalee

Sariah

Zoie

Blaire

Lyanna

Maxine

Anais

Dana

Judith

Kiera

Jaelynn

Noor

Kai

Adalee

Oaklee

Amaris

Jaycee

Belle

Carolyn

Della

Karter

Sky

Treasure

Vienna

Jewel

Rivka

Rosalyn

Alannah

Ellianna

Sunny

Claudia

Cara

Hailee

Estrella

Harleigh

Zhavia

Alianna

Brittany

Jaylene

Journi

Marissa

Mavis

Iliana

Jurnee

Aislinn

Alyson

Elsa

Kamiyah

Kiana

Lisa

Arlette

Kadence

Kathleen

Halle

Erika

Sylvie

Adele

Erica

Veda

Whitney

Bexley

Emmaline

Guadalupe

August

Brynleigh

Gwen

Promise

Alisson

India

Madalynn

Paloma

Patricia

Samira

Aliya

Casey

Jazlynn

Paulina

Dulce

Kallie

Perla

Adrienne

Alora

Nataly

Ayleen

Christine

Kaiya

Ariadne

Karlee

Barbara

Lillianna

Raquel

Saniyah

Yamileth

Arely

Celia

Heavenly

Kaylin

Marisol

Marleigh

Avalyn

Berkley

Kataleya

Zainab

Dani

Egypt

Joyce

Kenley

Annabel

Kaelyn

Etta

Hadleigh

Joselyn

Luella

Jaylee

Zola

Alisha

Ezra

Queen

Amia

Annalee

Bellamy

Paola

Tinley

Violeta

Jenesis

Arden

Giana

Wendy

Ellison

Florence

Margo

Naya

Robin

Sandra

Scout

Waverly

Janessa

Jayden

Micah

Novah

Zora

Ann

Jana

Taliyah

Vada

Giavanna

Ingrid

Valery

Azaria

Emmarie

Esperanza

Kailyn

Aiyana

Keilani

Austyn

Whitley

Elina

Kimora

Maliah

2. Top 10 beautiful middle names for girls

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Bree

Dawn

Fawn

Fern

Aryn

Jacklyn

Jae

Jaidyn

Kathryn

More idea for you: Top 10 Cheap Hotels in Kentucky

From : https://wikitopx.com/name-meanings/top-1000-baby-girl-names-711924.html

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Cells at Work! Heading to BD with English Dub, English Opening Shown

Cells at Work! Heading to BD with English Dub, English Opening Shown

Aniplex USA has announced that they are releasing Cells at Work! on Blu-ray for fans in North America. The Blu-ray release will have both the original Japanese voices and an English dub option. The English dub is directed by Christian La Monte and adapted by Blair Rowan and will feature a new English version of the anime’s opening. The English opening features lyrics by Kayli Mills and voice…

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NCT chalks up seven Naledi nominations

NCT writes: National Children’s Theatre was thrilled to see the announcement for the nominees for the Naledi Awards for 2016 which included seven nominations for our theatre.

Naledi Award nominated Khoko’s Treasure with Suzaan Helberg, Sibusiso Nhlapo Ferguson, Nomonde Matiwane, Kealeboga Tshenye, Sandi Dlangalala and Mark Tatham.

BEST CHILDREN’S PRODUCTION AGE 0-12 YEARS

Khokho’s Treasure

Library Lion

Mr Popper’s Penguins

We are especially proud of Khokho’s Treasure, which has been created by NCT and has also been selected as a main stage production for the ASSITEJ International Theatre Festival for Children and Young Audiences in May 2017 in Cape Town.

BEST PRODUCTION FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES AGES 13-17

Shakespeare’s Coriolanus

Shakespeare’s Coriolanus

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A CHILDREN’S THEATRE PRODUCTION

Gamelihle Bovana – Library Lion

Thapelo Sebogodi – Shakespeare’s Coriolanus

Veronique Mensah – Library Lion

This is Gamelihle’s second nomination for this award in an NCT production. In 2015 he won this category for his performance in James and the Giant Peach.

We would like to congratulate the long-standing members of our NCT creative team on being nominated: Sarah Roberts for Best Set Design and Best Costume Design for iLembe, and Rowan Bakker for Best Musical Director for Shrek the Musical.

We’re also very proud of our alumni:

Kayli Elit Smith: Cheers to Sarajevo – Best Set Design

Tiaan Slabbert: best supporting actor in a play – Porselein

Kate Normington: best lead performance in a musical – Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood

and the many others who appeared in Annie, Joseph, Shrek, Singin’ in the Rain, Sneeuwitjie, and Six Characters in Search of an Author.

We wish all our fellow nominees well and hope that we can all continue as a supportive theatrical community and keep on bringing inspiring motivational and entertaining productions to all of South Africa’s rainbow nation.

For further information: Visit our website on www.nationalchildrenstheatre.org.za or phone the theatre on 011 484 1584 or sydwell@nctt.org.za

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/117104588327503 and keep up to date with production news on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NCTParktown and Instagram: https://instagram.com/nctparktown/

  NCT chalks up seven Naledi nominations was originally published on Artsvark

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Happy BIRTHDAY to our most precious Imogen!!! I can’t believe she’s 18. It feels like just yesterday that she was born...then cooked her first dinner for us...then took on her first buddy...then became a teenager...ETC!! :,)

To celebrate, we invited Peter and Delia for a LOVELY dinner at home- Immy INSISTED on cooking an elaborate meal, and who was I to deny her on her BIRTHDAY??? I don’t think Delia liked Peter very much...remind me to chat with Immy about helping her friend have a better countenance...LOL!! 😂

[AN: Spoiler alert, Imogen did not insist.]

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I just want to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY and HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY to my AMAZING hubby Henry Bob!!! We celebrated our anniversary a few months ago (I didn’t post about it because we were SO busy at the time), and Henry Bob turned 50 just last week!!

I am SO grateful for this incredible, masculine, and GODLY provider of mine!!! He was the one who saved me from an unfulfilled life of sin, and as long as I live, I will FOREVER be in his debt. I am so proud to call myself his helpmeet and the mother of his 17 beautiful children!

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It seems like whenever there are birthdays, there are several of them right after one another!! Our third (and last of this little CLUMP) birthday celebration was in honor of August and Ivy Jane!!!! I can’t believe my 4th- and 3rd-to-last babies are ALREADY children!!!

August, we LOVE YOU so much!!! You have such a confident attitude and you are so charismatic. While you have struggled with the sin of pride, it is clear to everyone that you meet that you are on FIRE for Christ, despite being so small! And, of course, that is the MOSt important thing. You constantly charm everyone with your sweet smile and intelligent words on the Gospel. We are so proud of all the hard work that you do on behalf of our Savior- from studying scriptures diligently to be the top student in Sunday school, to your helpful attitude at Church events, to even witnessing to everyone you meet, you are a GEM in our lives. As your Momma, you are such a glorious example of how good, Christian motherhood pays off in spades. I can’t wait to see how the Lord uses you in the future!

Ivy Jane, you are SUCH a blessing to our family!! Your heart of gold always shines through, and you are a STELLAR example of the Lord’s design for little girls. Even at this young age, you’re demure and you have a strong heart for helping out around the home= everyone you spend time with has remarked on your lovely, NATURALLY feminine demeanor. You are always on hand for some words of comfort, some friendly advice (while NEVER disrespecting your brothers’ and father’s authorities as boys and men!), and even just a fun game! You’re also so helpful with the babies and toddlers in our congregation and family- if the Lord wills it, you will be a fantastic mommy someday! I can’t wait to see how He works in your life!!

[AN: They’re so cute, and basically carbon copies of each other- I can’t wait to see what they’ll look like as adults.]

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(Imogen POV)

Peter Korhonen has the face of a rat, and talks like one too. Ask him anything, and he’ll turn the conversation around to the sinful nature of the young women at Oasis Springs Baptist. UGH! If I have to “get to know” someone, I'd rather it be a guy who doesn’t keep me updated on all the latest OSBC gossip (and WCBC gossip as well, now that he’s found his footing in Willow Creek). He’s as much of a rumormonger as all the old Ladies’ Aid biddies put together! 

Due to the handful of (torturous) hours we’ve spent together, I know that Anna Rogers has been flirting with Thomas O’Connor from St. Mary’s for three years running (He’s Catholic! Gasp... the horror!), Kiana Rodriguez gets sinful magazines from her harlot sister Rosalie, Carlie and Catie Busby might go to a secular university and maybe even get jobs of their own... and more. I haven’t prayed since I was ten years old, but now’s when I really need it, I think. It’s just “Please, God, get him away from me!” Hopefully that’ll get the message across?  

(If Mother could read my thoughts- or my journal-, she’d probably have not one, but three heart attacks! She’s already all over me for my “sour and terribly unladylike countenance.” It's not very nice, but I’ve often thought that some serious, takes-very-long-to-recover-from medical emergency might give us all a break from Mother’s incessant and annoying...well, existence.)

Also, Peter’s 23- gross! I’m not even 18 yet.

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I definitely don’t care for Peter Korhonen.

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EXCITING news!!!!! As you all know, Alyssa-Grace volunteers for an HCLI program that uses art to bring Christ to the heathens of “Sin City.” (You may know the city by it’s real- but INACCURATE- name, San Myshuno.) We are SO proud of her artistic TALENT, selfless SPIRIT, and dedication to SPREADING the “good news” about our Lord and Savior.

As a volunteer, Ally G was eligible to enter the program’s annual YOUNG FOLKS’ ART COMPETITION...and she won first prize! The judges LOVED her painting of Jesus!! But the best part of the night was when she thanked ME for making it possible!! I was so SHOCKED- practically CRYING- when she said “Thank you, Mother! Your support and advice made this happen!” I’m so blessed!! 😇😭

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My BEAUTIFUL eldest daughter is ENGAGED!

Christian popped the question on a RUSTIC wooden balcony overlooking the BEAUTIFUL Mariana River! He certainly made May 6th a day to REMEMBER! Even though they were there to win souls for the LORD and do charity work, there was some time for sightseeing, which is when he asked Izzie to be his faithful helpmeet for the rest of their lives!!!

Just a few weeks ago, he APPROACHED us and asked permission to propose. Of course, we said YES as well! (Though not without torturing him a little bit! 😉) 

We’re planning a wedding in RECORD time- Just a little over 2 months until the BIG day! Izzie has always seen herself as a July bride and Christian is starting a new job in Oasis Springs in just 3 months! 

We are SO sad that Izzie will be moving away from us after the wedding, but we respect Christian as her soon-to-be headship. We know that she will be able to GLORIFY God WHEREVER she lives, which is the most important thing!

[AN: How do you like the Simstagram posts? I was inspired by @meetthefundies​ to switch up my style a bit. If anyone has other ideas for how to mix it up, feel free to let me know!]

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Our girls rang in the New Year (after a QUIET and PRIVATE Christmas at home) while on the HCLI Young Ladies’ Winter Retreat!! This year’s location was a REMOTE cabin in Mt. Komorebi. They sledded, hiked, and fellowshipped, all while APPRECIATING the beauty of the Lord’s creation! As is tradition, they prayed that THIS is the year Simerica turns back to Christ. We ALL remain His FAITHFUL servants until the blessed day arrives!!

Imogen was able to share a room in the cabin with Delia, and from what they told me, they had SO MUCH FUN!! I’m so GLAD!! According to Ally, who shared the room next to them with her friend Lizetta, they stayed up very late every night, giggling and chatting- no doubt about Peter! 😂 

(Back row, L-R: Dora, Bria Rose, Willow Suzuki, Catarina McElroy, Audrey Lewis, Kari Teller, Samantha Miller.)

(Front row, L-R: Imogen, Delia Delaney, Alyssa-Grace, Lizetta Hagan, Deena Fier.)

It’s such a blessing to see my daughters grow up surrounded by a Godly Christian community. These milestones- budding romance, being newlyweds, first-time MOTHERHOOD (!!)- only happen ONCE, and I can’t imagine a better way for them to happen! Sadly, I was saved when I was 19, meaning I missed out on a proper Christian upbringing. To see my daughters get to have what I didn’t makes this Mama’s heart SING!

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I have some EXCITING news!!! Peter Korhonen recently approached Henry Bob asking to get to know Imogen! After thoroughly vetting his character, Henry Bob approved. Peter’s a very nice 23-year-old young man- the youngest of nine- and he works as an electrician, which I’m told is a very LUCRATIVE field! He recently moved here from Oasis Springs, but he previously attended our “partner church“ Oasis Springs Baptist, so he’s FAMILIAR with many faces- including OUR family- here in Willow Creek.

We didn’t check with Imogen, as she’s nearly 18- high time to be courting!- and clearly very taken with Peter. Peter’s interest in Imogen certainly CLARIFIES so much of Imogen’s behavior. The saving of money, the long hours spent talking with her BEST FRIEND Delia, and the furious scribbling in her prayer journal all make SENSE now that I know she’s been anticipating a courtship. I can’t wait to see the look on her face when we tell her that we like Peter very much!! Love is TRULY in the air!!

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I am so proud of Dora and Ally! They’re 19 and 15 and ALREADY have the skills to be wives and mothers!! They’re SO thrifty and SO talented in the kitchen. Just yesterday, they went to a garage sale and bought FIFTEEN shirts for only S10!!! Then they went home and made homemade bread and strawberry jam for ME!! These precious girls SPOIL me so much! ♥️♥️♥️

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I’m sad to say that Izzie has NOT announced a pregnancy yet! I video call with her frequently to check in, and she NEVER has any news!! It’s been several months since they got married and I frequently pray for Izzie to be blessed with a sweet little one of her own. For now, I content myself with spending lots of time with my PRECIOUS eldest grandbaby, Amanda! She loves Mimi Kaylie and I love HER!!!! I thank GOD every day for this blessing. ❤️

[AN: I’m back! (Maybe!) Also, I know that Kaylie is incredibly skinny for someone who’s birthed 17 children, including two sets of twins and a set of triplets. I know! I have no idea how it happened LOL. I have autonomy on, and she's always working out and rarely eats, so let’s just pretend that she heavily buys into the “be beautiful and thin for your husband” schtick that everyone in church constantly pushes. 😆 Also, I have no idea if that’s what Amanda will look like- she’s still in the Baby stage, and that’s an object. So let’s just ignore that for now, okay? 😂]