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Blog Break and My Favorite Posts

April 6, 2015 by betsydecruz Leave a Comment

blogging break

 

My family and I leave today for an exciting 6 day trip. We’re going to Budapest and Vienna! I’m excited because we’ve dreamed for years about taking a trip like this. We’re praying that God will give us a blessed family time and that we’ll make lots of memories together.

I’ll be take a blogging and social media break until April 14th. Until then, here are some links to some of my favorite posts from the past few months of Faith Spilling Over. These are posts I’ve had most fun writing, or that meant the most to me. You might check one out if you missed it. Until April 14th!

Love,

Betsy

Three Secrets for hanging on to Joy

Three Secrets for Hanging onto Joy

 

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Finding Glory in Your Mundane

 

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Our Dearest Love Letter and Greatest Treasure

 

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Four Keys to a Closer Marriage

 

 

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  1. LaNette Lathem says

    April 6, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    Praying that you have an amazing time away!

    Sent from my iPhone

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    • betsydecruz says

      April 13, 2015 at 2:45 pm

      Thank you, LaNette! I’m guessing you’ve already had spring break?

      Reply
  2. Karen says

    April 6, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    Have a great time! We have been to Budapest several times, and my husband has been to Vienna. We’re going to Prague near the end of this month. Enjoy!

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    • betsydecruz says

      April 13, 2015 at 2:44 pm

      We had a GREAT time! Loved the feel of the city. Enjoy Prague!

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  3. Jeannie says

    April 6, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    Enjoy your trip! I hope you see some beautiful sights and make some great memories.

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    • betsydecruz says

      April 13, 2015 at 2:44 pm

      Thanks so much, Jeannie. We did!

      Reply
  4. Arold @ Living for Jesus says

    April 6, 2015 at 2:18 pm

    I hope you have such a great family time.

    Reply
  5. Michele Morin says

    April 6, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    Blessings on your trip! So happy for you, and so proud of you for staying in the moment with your travels and giving yourself a break!

    Reply
  6. Bev Duncan @ Walking Well With God says

    April 6, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    Betsy,
    Have a wonderful and safe trip and enjoy the break from writing and social media…go soak in the adventure!!
    Blessings,
    Bev

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  7. Christine Duncan says

    April 6, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    Have the most amazing trip, Betsy! I particularly like the Hanging onto Joy post…. we need more joy lately!

    Reply
  8. Candace says

    April 7, 2015 at 12:21 am

    Wow! What an incredible vacation. I hope you have a safe and wonderful time with your precious family. Looking forward to hearing all about it :)!

    Reply
  9. Kathryn Shirey says

    April 7, 2015 at 11:29 am

    Have a wonderful trip – and enjoy the break! Sounds amazing!

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