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College Comforters – Twin XL

The largest selection of college dorm comforters. With more than 250 designer styles all at affordable prices & cheap $2.95 shipping on orders, DormCo.com is the college bedding leader. Beyond comforters, DormCo has more than 4,500 other items geared toward making dorm life its best.

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GelPro® Elite

The world’s most comfortable floor mat is constructed with a Dual Comfort Core of soothing gel & energy return foam. Significantly reduces back, leg and foot discomfort. Made in the USA. 5-year warranty. www.GelPro.com 866.435.6287

Now and Zen

Position yourself in luxurious comfort with the four-piece Kind Bed Support System. Using ergonomic principles, each adjustable piece provides beneficial support for the back, neck, and legs while resting comfortably in bed.

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Coffee & Kid Spill Insurance!

Vehicle Spill Protection. WeatherTech® FloorLiners™ are digitally measured to custom fit the make and model of vehicles. FloorLiners™ protect your carpet from dirt, liquids and everyday spills. Available for cars, trucks, minivans and SUVs. www.WeatherTech.com

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T-Shirt Quilts

Campus Quilt turns your t-shirts into an awesome new quilt. We do all the work for you and return your completed t-shirt quilt in as few as two weeks. As featured on ESPN and the Today Show. $129 and up. www.campusquilt.com 800.880.8534

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FULL OF GRACE

“Everyone in the circle shares a ‘joy of the week’—a place where she’s seen God, from the sun shining to a grandkid’s smile.”

ERICA THOMPSON, 40 • Associate minister at Asylum Hill Congregational Church, in Hartford, Connecticut • Married to Brian Thompson, with two daughters—Maya, six, and Noelle, four • West Hartford, Connecticut

TO HELP TRANSITION FROM THE NEEDS OF HER PARISHIONERS TO THE NEEDS OF HER FAMILY, THIS MINISTER RELIES ON MAINTAINING BOUNDARIES AND A SENSE OF GRATITUDE.

SUNDAY BEST

“I’M WORKING

ON MY

SERMON IN

MY HEAD ALL

WEEK LONG.

GETTING

IT DOWN ON

PAPER IS

THE LAST

PART OF THE

PROCESS.” 10:00 A.M. “Every Tuesday, I lead the women’s prayer group. We’ll discuss what’s happening in Baltimore and Nepal or stuff we’re struggling with closer to home. We end with a prayer.” 12:30 P.M. “I’m meeting with Gwen Haley, chairperson of the women’s spirituality and fellowship committee, to finalize room reservations and nitty-gritty details for next weekend’s retreat.”

THROUGH GOOD TIMES AND BAD

“I’m honored to be invited into the inner chambers of people’s lives— both their happy moments and their sorrows.”

1:00 P.M. “I’m one of three ministers at the church, and each week we rotate different duties. I need to get all my ducks in a row because I’m leading this Sunday’s worship service.” 2:20 P.M. “I often visit church members going through a rough patch, like Jean Blanning, who’s recovering from surgery. At times we pray. Other times I’ll help them manage practical matters.”

3:45 P.M. “Many nights I have meetings or events for work, so whenever I’m able, I carve out time to pick up the girls from school so we can hang out together in the afternoon.” 5:15 P.M. “As a firefighter, my husband works 24-hour shifts. If we’re both working, my parents, who live with us, help. I love that my kids have a close relationship with their grandparents.”