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our story II: Kevin, carisa, brian

4/28/2020

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Another inspiring look into the Holmes family business through the eyes of Kevin, Carisa and Brian who transitioned into primary leadership in 2007. Their sibling chemistry and healthy relationship values shine forth brightly!
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When quarantine makes your marriage worse!

4/21/2020

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By Lavern Nissley

This is especially for married couples. Isolated with each other during a 6-8 week "stay at home" order.

What we wouldn't have given for such an extended to of "just you and me, babe", right? Well, if you're like Ronda and me, there ARE some upsides to having fewer external commitments that take us away from home and each other. But we've probably had more conflicts with each other than usual the past 4 weeks. That's why the guest blog post you're about to read got my attention and resonated with our personal experience.

Jeff Pinkleton, a good friend and Encompass board member, forwarded the post to me. It's written by Toni Nieuwhof, wife of Carey Nieuwhof. So clicking the button below will take you directly to her post from this past week. We don't usually send you elsewhere than to our own blog page when you click the button, but this is excellent! You won't regret the 5 minutes you take to read it.

Enjoy reading YOU DIDN’T SIGN UP FOR THIS – 4 WAYS TO BATTLE BACK WHEN QUARANTINE MAKES YOUR MARRIAGE WORSE.
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Our story: Kevin, carisa, brian

4/14/2020

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Starting in March we've been alternating blog posts and "our stories" videos on Tuesdays. Blog posts will appear  on the 1st/3rd Tuesday and videos on the 2nd/4th Tuesdays. Everything we post here is under the umbrella of practical tips & insights for your relationships.

We're so excited to feature a fun Our Story video featuring Kevin, Carisa and Brian from Holmes in Springfield. They are siblings who assumed primary leadership of a their family business in 2007. In the process they sought a more team friendly workplace culture.

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Seriously? To keep you company at home?

4/7/2020

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I read a troubling, head-spinning bit of information in a news feed I've subscribed to. The source is Fight the New Drug, a grassroots effort to educate and empower people to live free of pornography. Their website is exceptional with tons of research-based data, and it is truly inspiring to see the number of young people who are championing the cause. (Website link will be included below)

Back to the sickening news of a major porn distributor offering to "help" during the coronavirus isolation. 

What?? You won't believe what was posted!

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    Lavern & Ronda Nissley are co-directors of Encompass. Married since 1978, both enjoy coffee, riding their tandem bicycle and working together to build strong relationships.

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