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What I Got My Family For Christmas

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  Dear Summer,  During this Christmas season, it is important to remember that Jesus is the reason for this holiday. We are celebrating Christmas because Christ came down to earth to save us all from our eternal punishment. Christmas reminds us of Good Friday, when Christ took on all of our sin in our place and died the worst death ever. Although that was not the end, He rose again in three days and is waiting for those who believe in Him in heaven. So first of all let me say a big “Happy Birthday!!!” to Jesus because he is the reason for the season! This year I decided I would set a budget for my gifts. I set a budget of $10 per gift for every person I was spending for, including my friends. To save up, I would put about $25 away per month starting in October. Some secret santas came up in late November and early December so I had to accommodate those and put a little extra towards those gifts since they were each $10. To prevent spending this gift money or accidentally getting it
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Injuries and Dance

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  Dear Summer, There comes a time in every dancer's life where they get hurt. My time has come! Expect not from dance, from hiking. I ended up straining a muscle in foot so it hurts when I walk, run, or do any dancing. I am in a gray boot for now to help my foot heal faster and for it to hurt less when walking. I am so happy and grateful that nothing is broken, although it really sucks. I feel so restricted from any movement. Yesterday was my first dance class sitting out and it is very frustrating that I can't be in class participating and working on my recital dance. It also really stinks that it is right before my audition dates for college in February and March. Being hurt is a nice break from life because I feel less stressed right now, but I know I will feel the stress later when I’m trying to remember my two pieces for my audition. I’m sure that it will all come together in the end and that God has a great plan for all of this, it's just another thing to remember t
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Testimony 2: Hope

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Dear Summer,     Our next testimony is written by my former dance teacher, Hope Noble. Hope is an amazing momma and dance teacher! She also makes the best facial moisturizer, I absolutely love it and use it everyday! You can click here to buy it or sample it! Her testimony is so inspiring to see how God has used her life in the past and still is now. Like Ryan's testimony, she also addresses some deep topics that might be hard to hear, so please use your own judgement to decide whether or not to keep reading on. Here is Hope! THE BINGE  The release of this blog comes with great sensitivity to those who have also struggled with food; the very thing that is purposed to give nourishment to the vessels we live in. My first words are: you are not alone. I recognize that everyone has their own unique story when it comes to this subject matter & you are not lesser than or greater than depending on where you are on your journey. We are all {daily} ever-becoming and your story is your
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Small Businesses and Christmas!

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  Dear Summer, Merry early Christmas! As we prepare to celebrate Jesus’s birthday we also have to prepare for gift giving too! This year I made it a point to support some of the local small businesses in the Cumberland County area and Harrisburg area. Here are some of my favorites that I will be buying gifts from this Christmas. Glitz Soap Co. Alabaster Soaps Hope’s Facial Moisturizer Paulus Mt Airy Orchards Paulus Farms Oak Grove The Cracked Pot (employs youth that are approaching or already aged out of foster care.) Capital Joe Pure Bean Coffee (10% of profit goes to Wildheart Ministries) Juice and Java The Pennsylvania Bakery Olive Oil Grille Restler's Bagels and Deli Talking Breads   Perspective Piece Kourtney Cannon Art (order on instagram or facebook @kourtneycannonart) Wild Darlings Handmade *Ministries to give to this season* Radiant Hope   Encountered Heart Ministries                                                                                  Wild Heart
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