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Traveling with my mom and the lessons I learned

Traveling with my mom and the lessons I learned

by Meghan | May 14, 2017 | About, Family, Feature Family, Real Life, Travel

Note: This guest post was written by our daughter, Meghan Shrewsbury in 2017. Meghan is now a cardiac ICU nurse in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  By Meghan Shrewsbury I think I was born to travel. My first trip traveling with my mom (aside from the one through the birth canal)...

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ann and steve teget postcard jar Hello! We’re empty nesters Ann and Steve Teget and we want to inspire you to take the next step on your journey. Whether that means finding a new travel destination, developing a healthier lifestyle, or just getting dinner on the table – we’re here for YOU! Thanks for being on this journey with us.

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Today is Steve’s birthday!!! 🎂🎉🥳 It doe Today is Steve’s birthday!!! 🎂🎉🥳 It doesn’t matter if we’re sipping wine in Tuscany or painting our deck, you make my life a wonderful adventure!!! Praising God today for bringing you into our lives, and for the many ways you take such good care of our family, and of course, make us laugh! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STEVE!
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