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Remembering Silver Beach Amusement Park
A brief summary of the origin, closing, and re-imagining of Silver Beach Amusement Park and through the history of Southwest Michigan.
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Welcome to words&ash
Introduction to words&ash creative writing and book recommendation blog and its blogger and author Ashley Slack (A. W. Slack).
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5 Lessons I’ve Learned In 5 Years Of Marriage
Today marks a five years since G and I said “I do” in front of our loved ones and God. Honestly, I cannot believe it has only been half a decade. A lot has happened during that time including career shifts, reenrolling into school, pet adoptions, two house purchases, fertility struggles, family loss, and the…
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How I Survived my Pregnancy with a Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis
My glucose test in October was high (my count was 153 and it needed to be below 135), but then my three-hour glucose test was a pass with only one count — my 2-hour test — falling above passable level. After passing the three-hour test, my OB explained we would need to take another test…
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A Letter to My Unborn Son
Dear Dean, Hi, this is your mom. That little statement is one I have waited years to say out loud. I want you to know one extremely important detail about my life — I could not have prayed for a more precious gift than you. Your arrival in my life is the greatest blessing and…
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Maternity Shoot
With only two weeks to go until we meet Dean, emotions are at an all-time high. There is not a day that goes by where I do not feel the need to tear up — whether it be after feeling my son’s little kicks, coming across a cute new baby item, or thinking of all…
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My Woodland Baby Shower – DIY & Budget-Friendly
This past Saturday was my baby shower and I’m feeling those happy pregnancy hormones in a big way following the celebration for baby and me! A HUGE thank you to all my friends and family (present and afar) that have been so supportive and loving throughout this exciting time. Grant and I love you and…
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Recap on Weeks 29-32 of Pregnancy & GD Update
Today, I’m actually at 31 weeks pregnant, but the next week is busy so I’m showing up early. The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of information and emotions. (In case you missed it, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes at Week 29 – you can read my first update here.) Since my…