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In less than 24 hours, Mom and I will be in Phoenix to visit Nora. I can’t wait to wake up, grab a large mug filled with steaming coffee, and take my Bible and journal outside to watch the gorgeous…

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all…The Lord redeems the life of his servants” –Psalm 34:18-19, 22 Our…

Mr. and Mrs. Brad and Jayne Jansen! (and my 2nd-cousin Payton tagging along) we found this plaque in the Dutch store and thought it to be quite appropriate for me the re-proposal at Grand Haven pier Grand Haven returning to…

Dessert The boys showing their best moves Brayden Our lovely little-set up under the deck! Britt and I Ready to play–Britt got her bean-bag in the hole at least 10 times! _____________________________________________ Mom and I did the summer set-up for…

I attended the New Attitude Conference in Louisville, Kentucky over Memorial Day weekend a couple of weeks ago, and it was such a spiritual highlight for me. Every time I go (this was my 3rd Na), God exceeds my expectations.…

white hem no more long pants! Well, school is over. Let the summer activities begin! I love summer because it is such a great opportunity to actually DO the things on those long-term To-Do lists that you enjoy doing, but…

Here are some pictures from the side-yard Wisteria this year…it is so beautiful! Nora, enjoy =) And a little story below… I have never been much of a gardener. What’s the use? The Jansens have Dad and Nora for that.…

13 days till the long, 21-credit semester is over. God has been faithful, He is being faithful, and I know He will be faithful as I take multiple tests and write papers during the next two weeks. I don’t think…

The Streets of Philly Philly, Friday April 13 A yummy decaf cappachino before the King Tut Exhibit across the street at 10. Ally, Elise, Casey and I in a life-size human heart! We all agreed it was the best field…

DINNER DATE WITH MY BROTHER:One of the fun aspects of working in DC this semester has been discovering all the fun shops and restaraunts in the area. Last night, Peter treated me to a delicious meal at this Northern Italian…

This title is in dedication to my Oma, Neeltje Jacoba Van Leeuwen Jansen, who passed away 6 years ago today, on March 25, 2001. It’s funny–the spring flowers seem to have just popped up this past week, and when I…

ok, so if you’re like me, graham crackers and milk is still one of the best snacks there is to have. there’s something about it that reminds me of my childhood and makes it sentimental. the crispy bite, the dipping…