Hello, dear ones... Where to begin....this is a post that I've been dreaming of being able to share with you for more than two years now, and here I sit, not even sure where to start. :) How do you...
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Hello, dear friends.... For those of you who have been wondering how I'm doing health-wise, things are still about the same. I'm still on meds including a daily antibiotic, to try to keep my symptoms from being horrible, but most...
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Over the weekend, we got to go on one of my favorite fall outings, to our local apple cider mill. Last year, we didn't go because I was under so many food restrictions and the main reason we like to...
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So last week, we had the once in a lifetime opportunity to go to Game 7 of the WORLD SERIES!!!!! Holy cow, it was amazing!!! We got there early enough, to walk all around the stadium and even to walk...
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For Halloween this year, we had a visit from a certain little cowboy who couldn't have been cuter! The picture is a little blurry because said cowboy is rarely still for longer than .05 seconds, but you get the idea....
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Hello, my friends.... I know that so many of you have been wondering how we're doing over here at the McVey ranch. Many of you have left comments here, and sent sweet messages via email, on instagram and twitter....some of...
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Hey there! So I thought I'd give you a little update now that we're home from Mayo Clinic. I'll spare you all the details -- for your sake and for mine -- but here's the bottom line.... They ran lots...
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So we got word that I've been accepted to Mayo Clinic! Yay! We're heading there (to Minnesota) on Monday to hopefully figure out what's been going on with my stomach for so long, but of course, that'll be during the...
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Hi there! I'm Dawn McVey and I'd like to welcome you to my little corner of the internet. My hope is that you'll find this place warm and welcoming! I'm an artist with a heart for God. I worked as a graphic designer for ten years, before starting my own art business. I love color and all things vintage! My handsome husband, Bart, is also my best friend.
I was extremely sick for more than 8 years and eventually had a rare small intestine transplant on October 28, 2017! During those years of being so sick, I got lots of practice learning how to choose joy in the midst of extreme suffering! ;) I'm so, so grateful for all that the Lord has done in our lives to bless us and to bring me to a place of health! He used that long season of illness to draw us closer to Him and we've also seen Him use our transplant story in amazing ways, to pour faith, hope and joy into the lives of others. Those years of struggle were so hard, but I wouldn't trade them because I can see how He was with us every step of the way and how He was using every bit of it for our good and His glory. My hope now, is that I can encourage you to choose joy in the midst of your own struggles. While you're here, I hope you laugh or smile or find some inspiration and encouragement. I hope you enjoy your time with me and ultimately, I hope you see some of HIM while you're here. He is everything. Much love, friends…