Meanderings in New England

October 9, 2026October 9, 2026 RefreshHerLeave a comment

When the Lord led my husband and me to begin D and D Ministries and we began to travel, we knew it would be crucial to:

Take opportunities to rest when we could
Take time to occasionally travel the scenic route
Pour into our own marriage.

So on this last ministry trip that lasted twelve days, we did all of the above. On the day that we traveled to King Arthur Flour Baking Company, we purchased a sandwich, along with a delicious chocolate croissant and tucked it into the cooler. We decided we’d stop along the way and enjoy it for lunch a little later. I prayed that the Lord would lead us to a special spot to do just that. Wow, did He ever guide us!

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New England Travels and Treats

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026 RefreshHerLeave a comment

Our fall ministry has recently taken us to New England. As you can imagine, the fall colors have been absolutely beautiful. Our journeys have take us to Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massechusetts. We’ve been quite busy with both ministry and a few days of exploring. I thought I’d share one picture from each day, and also the best thing we ate in New England.

The first day took us through Virginia – what a beautiful state, but no real color to speak of.

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Home decor · ministry · Rest · Winter

January Recap

January 30, 2026January 29, 2026 RefreshHerLeave a comment

After a lovely six weeks of rest and time at home, D and D Ministries started back up the second week of January. We jumped in with both feet, hosting our first Refuge and Refreshment retreat. That means that we planned and hosted a two night, three day retreat at a retreat center. We had precious friends come and cook all the meals, our daughters and one son-in-law were there to serve alongside us, ministering to so many needs.

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