by Nancy Manos | Oct 2, 2020 | Blog, Faith, Joy
We all experience exhausting seasons that are overwhelming, challenging, and discouraging, but boy oh boy, 2020 has been a year like few others I’ve experienced in my 52 years! How about you? The year kicked off with Australian bushfires that burned nearly 46...
by Nancy Manos | Jul 13, 2020 | Blog, Quilting, Uncategorized
I’ve enjoyed quilting as a creative outlet for nearly three decades. My mom’s mom was a quilter and a crafter. I was always inspired by her creativity and industriousness. Grandma Ruth and I spent a lot of time together in my youth, which motivated me to...
by Nancy Manos | Jun 27, 2020 | Blog, Joy, Leadership, Uncategorized
Earlier this year, it became clear that God was moving me in a new direction. I’ve been tremendously blessed to serve in statewide homeschool leadership since 2004 when James and I were invited to be part of the AFHE Board of Directors. I’ve learned so...
by Nancy Manos | Aug 3, 2018 | Blog, Joy, Uncategorized
The silver SUV was heading the opposite direction as I drove to the post office. Suddenly the driver did a U-turn right in front of me. I honked quickly to let him know I was there. As I griped out loud to no one about having to hit my brakes suddenly to avoid a...
by Nancy Manos | Dec 20, 2017 | Blog, Family, Joy, Uncategorized
Grief changes over time. It lessens. The edges soften. There’s the occasional punch of sorrow that feels like shards of glass nestled around my heart, making it hard to breathe. Those moments come less frequently now. The ache of loss and the trauma we’ve...
by Nancy Manos | Jul 3, 2017 | Blog, Family, Joy, Uncategorized
On Thursday, June 29, 2017, our 23-year-old daughter’s life came to an abrupt and heartbreaking end when she took her life. A kind-hearted young woman Alexandra Gabrielle Manos (Alex) was one of the most kind-hearted, thoughtful, gentle souls, and one of the...
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