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About Charmadawn

Jesus lover 💜 Wife of Steve for 39 years 💜 Mom to 2 grown kiddos 💜 BB to grandsons Jack, Luke, Patrick Joseph and Benjamin and granddaughter Abigail Dawn 💜8 years ago we purchased, Rescued and Restored a 121 year old farmhouse and we live together as a multigenerational household. Come follow our crazy. Isaiah 54:7

When the electricity fails

Hey friends, Long time no write! I’ve not known what to say.  There is so much sadness in our world. So much hurt and so much pain. It seems petty to post pictures of a painted furniture piece or my … Continue reading

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Just like that…. you are 5 months old. 

Dear Jack, You are 5 months old this week. It seems like last week you were born. Look how little you were!  And now? You love Sesame Steeet.  Elmo is your favorite.  You are so cute!  You laugh and make … Continue reading

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Look past what it is. 

I like to look at things and see it in a different life.  Maybe a big bookshelf can be transformed into an office cabinet. Yes I will be doing that soon  Maybe an old rusty metal drawing file cabinet can … Continue reading

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My lifters 

I just read an article by Jen Hatmaker. She is my favorite women’s speaker and author. She’s funny and real. She’s not afraid to tell you about the crap in her life and how’s she’s dealing with it.  She recently … Continue reading

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I cried…… big shock 

I have been walking through life with a few of my friends. Life that is hard. Life that seems unfair. The friends I speak of follow Jesus. They trust Jesus with thier lives. I am in the worship band this … Continue reading

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This story is not really about my car 

I drove a 2001 Acura.  It wasn’t pretty anymore. It had a hole in the bumper from where I ran into a pick up trucks trailer hitch. There was dried paint on the leather seats and the carpets were not … Continue reading

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From Carports to Garages 

Potential was the only good word for the carport when we purchased the old house two years ago.  It had a rusty, bent up roof  The walls were mismatched, made from leftover materials. There were weeds and brush growing through … Continue reading

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No more whining 

I whined a little the other day about being uncomfortable in a social situation. Yes I was uncomfortable and Yes I wrote that blog so that I would have something to do while being uncomfortable. However that’s not me.  This … Continue reading

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As I sit in a room alone – with many 

I love to tag along with Steve when he goes on business trips. The hotel rooms. The pools or the ocean at my disposal. It’s like a mini vacation for me.  For those that know me, know that I am … Continue reading

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White chairs and a little boy

Long before we moved to the old house I was gifted a set of parson chairs. They were in excellent condition but the upholstery was not exactly what I had in mind.  I purchased yards and yards of white  fabric, … Continue reading

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