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		<title>Taking Some Time Off</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We at Metro Moms wanted to let you know that we are taking some time off from blogging.  All of us have providential things going on in our lives demanding our time and attention that primarily involve serving our families.  Honestly, we&#8217;ve felt that our recent posts have been lacking &#8220;something&#8221; &#8212; and we don&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://test.metromomsblog.org/?p=3320</link>
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		<title>Preparing for the Future</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It’s probably no surprise that in every season we find ourselves, we seem to greatly anticipate the next one. There are questions surrounding that somewhat hazy future of ours. There may be anxiousness, fear or discontent. There may be a sense of excitement and awe. Depending on what season we next expect to enter (empty [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://test.metromomsblog.org/?p=3314</link>
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		<title>Sorting Memories</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I don&#8217;t know what made me start; it wasn&#8217;t on my to-do list.  Yet I found myself opening the drawer and slowly pulling out years of memories.  At times I feel guilty for being so sentimental about things.  Shouldn&#8217;t I be able to let go of the  temporary?  Shouldn&#8217;t I forget what lies behind and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://test.metromomsblog.org/?p=3310</link>
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		<title>Favorite Summer Recipe &#8211; Bobi&#8217;s Meatless Taco Salad</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I absolutely love this salad.  My Aunt Bobi used to make it when I was younger.  To me, it is the ultimate summer meal.  I usually serve it with baked potatoes topped with chili and cheese. 1 head iceberg lettuce 2-3 tomatoes, chopped 1-2 cucumbers, chopped 1 (15oz) can red kidney beans 1 (15oz) can [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://test.metromomsblog.org/?p=3300</link>
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		<title>Favorite Verse</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A couple of months ago my oldest daughter, Kayla,  gave her life to the Lord.  I can&#8217;t explain in words how wonderful of an experience it was to watch this happen. We had her memorize the following verse to help her understand the Gospel and her need to be forgiven by the atoning sacrifice of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://test.metromomsblog.org/?p=3290</link>
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		<title>Favorite Summer Recipe &#8211; Mom&#8217;s Strawberry Shortcake</title>
		<description><![CDATA[My favorite summer recipe is actually a year-round recipe&#8230;but it looks and tastes summery so I wanted to share it with you.  It&#8217;s my mom&#8217;s homemade strawberry shortcake. ﻿﻿﻿I grew up having either this scrumptious cake or fresh coconut cake for my birthdays.  Because Mom and Dad didn&#8217;t have much money for gifts, she much [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://test.metromomsblog.org/?p=3282</link>
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		<title>Favorite Vacation Memory&#8230;This Time</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I know I&#8217;m supposed to be posting my favorite verse today, but we just returned from our annual family beach vacation so I have my favorite vacation memory in mind.  That is, my favorite memory from this vacation. ﻿With 23 people in the same beach house, including 10 children age 9 and under, there was [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://test.metromomsblog.org/?p=3271</link>
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		<title>Favorite Summer Recipe</title>
		<description><![CDATA[My favorite summer recipe so far this year is from a Rachel Ray magazine &#8211; it&#8217;s super yummy and refreshing!! Watermelon Limeade Makes 20 drinks; Prep 20 minutes 1 seedless watermelon (about 6 pounds), cut into chunks 3/4 cup lime juice (10 to 12 limes), plus lime slices for garnish 2 to 4 Tablespoons sugar [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://test.metromomsblog.org/?p=3262</link>
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		<title>Favorite Vacation Memory</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Once upon a time, seven people went on an adventure…or what some might call a vacation. Growing up with lots of siblings, our vacations usually were trips to go visit the grandparents and other relatives. We have many wonderful, wonderful memories from our grandparents’ homes. There’s nothing like those cookouts and times of singing around [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://test.metromomsblog.org/?p=3254</link>
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		<title>Favorite Verse</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Several years ago, a friend of mine was reading through the Psalms and felt like the 34th stood out to her for me. She read it out loud to me and it was as if every single verse was written for ME. Ever since then, I will often turn back to this chapter as a reminder [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://test.metromomsblog.org/?p=3249</link>
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