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A mouse in the curtains, a new craft store next door, pirates, dolphins and Las Vegas lights and aenough riddles to last a life time, Mikah and Noelle are back - and life has never been more exciting. Between rescuing a tiny baby mouse and discovering the wonders of the Biosphere, Their days are full of big surprises and small miracles. Life with Mikah and Noelle is never ordinary and in Book 8 of the Desert Miracles series the fun, faith and family moments are bigger than ever. From unexpected surprises to encounters arising from the building of a new craft store and the idea for a new type of ping pong, this heartwarming true-to-life story takes readers on a whirl-wind of adventures complete with laughter, learning and a few 'God-incidences' along the way. When a home-school trip to the Biosphere sparks curiosity, and a brand-new room addition with a brand new type of ping pong game delights new friends and neighbors, Mikah and Noelle's world is full of excitement. The adventures don't stop at home - grandpa Steve's quick wit leads to pun-filled challenges while a family trip to Las Vegas delivers pirtate battles, gondola rides, dolphin shows, white tigers and dazzling lights. Through it all, Grandma Jeri weaves lessons of responsibility, friendship and God's blessings into every chapter. Perfect for families. homeschoolers and anyone who believes laughter is one of God's best gifts. House and Mouse matters is a joyful reminder that even the smallest moments can turne into the greatest memories. Readers of all ages enjoy these real-life stories that make people laugh, learn and believe in miracles all over again. In Book 8 of this series, every day is an adventure, and every adventure is a blessing.
Book 9 Mikah and Noelle are back! Life on their small ranch In Arizona is always full of surprises, but this time the adventures are truly bigger and better. A family reunion takes them back to Wisconsin where they discover amazing roots and tradidtions. From the thrill of riding sleek, beautiful, prize-winning Arabian horses and swinging from haylofts to hearing old tales of family courage, they discover long hidden secrets. Their adventures continue as they ride on a float in a parade with life-sized dinosaurs they helped to create, take their first speedy bob-sled ride, cruise high above the tree-tops on a zip line and discover classic cars from the 60's. With Grandpa and Grandma by their side, these two cousins learn lessons of courage, kindness and faith in the midst of laughter and excitement. Whether they're celebrating holidays or vacationing in a luxury hotel suite, they discover lessons that will last a lifetime, and also find that God's miracles are woven into every moment. Join the family where the ordinary becomes extraordinary and love makes life truly bigger and better.
Book 10 of the beloved Miracles in the Desert series continues the unfortgettable adventures of Mikah and Noelle based on true experiences. When Grandma Jeri and Grandpa Steve pack up the family trailer, the road ahead is full of discovery. From the San Diego Zoo and Disneyland, to California's Pacific Coast Highway to the majestic Redwood Forest, to Portland's waterfalls and dollhouses, and all the way to Canada's British Columbia - every stop brings new sights, neew lessons and new laughter. Through field trips, family visits, and unexpected moments (including a few of Steve's famous jokes!), Mikah and Noelle see God's handiwork in nature, history and the kindness of others. Homeschool projects come aline with real-world experiences while the bonds of family grow stronger at every turn. Perfect for families, grandparents, homeschoolers, and anyone who loves true stories filled with faith and fun. Coastal Adventures is more than a travel diary - it's a reminder that every mile traveled is another miracle to treasure. Join the journey. Relive the memories. Share the miracles.
Talking Puzzles Front Cover 3 Volumes Thus Far
Welcome to our "Talking Puzzles"
Where our puzzles "talk" to you
when you read the narative / story on the clues page
Ages 7 & Up
Please watch the 3 minute instruction video below
you can hover over the diagonal arrows in the bottom right corner
just click there to enlarge the video
when done click it again to make it small again.
you can hover over the diagonal arrows in the bottom right corner
just click there to enlarge the video
when done click it again to make it small again.
Introducing our "Talking Puzzles" Ages 7 & Up
What is a "Talking Puzzle"?
Our 3 "Talking Puzzle Books" narratives take many forms:
Each book of 30 Puzzles contains a ramdom mixture of the following;
1. Jokes, puns, riddles and just plain whimsy that will make you laugh and brighten your day;
2. Very short stories, songs or poems that might entertain or amuse you;
3. Narratives about educational topics that will teach you ideas or facts
you didn’t know or hadn’t really thought about before;
4. Narratives that leave you with a question and get you thinking or considering doing research;
5. Special puzzles that talk about various holidays, social issues, customs and/or traditions;
6.Narratives that contain thoughts, philosophy or opinions about various topics;
7. Narratives that contain scripture or Bible Humor, or sections of the Bible, like a Psalm
or parable, that will actually help you learn more about God and draw closer to Jesus.
Over the past 2 years I have designed 400 puzzles - taking me 4-5 hours to creat each one
23rd Psalm Puzzle Pieces, 7 more puzzles below
The 2 page instructions
Clues Page, Grid Page & Answer Key
Click to Read / Print / Download
Email us below if you need help!
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E-mail us at [email protected].
OUR COMMITTMENT:
We diligently strive for 100% accuracy in all of our puzzles and we have made a commitment to perfection and quality control. We do our best to proof read and double check for errors, but hey, no one is perfect, so if you find an error, email us and we will fix it so you can download a copy of the corrected puzzle.
so again if u sea any missspeld wurds pleez lett us noo (just a little humor)
OUR COMMITTMENT:
We diligently strive for 100% accuracy in all of our puzzles and we have made a commitment to perfection and quality control. We do our best to proof read and double check for errors, but hey, no one is perfect, so if you find an error, email us and we will fix it so you can download a copy of the corrected puzzle.
so again if u sea any missspeld wurds pleez lett us noo (just a little humor)
7 Books Thus Far - By filling out the form below, you'll be notified of future books
THE ON GOING SERIES OF MIKAH AND NOELLE WITH 7 BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE AND A BUNCH MORE TO COME!
What happens when two baby cousins born 2 months apart, are raised by their grandparents on an Arizona ranch — with a tiny dog named Sammy and an adventure around every corner?From kitten rescues and amazing miracles to homeschool-time adventures and unexpected blessings, Mikah and Noelle are learning that with faith and family, no day is ever ordinary. As grandparents, Steve and Jeri learned that raising a second generation is totally different than raising the first one, and is not only easier, but also more fun. Grandparents are definitely more adaptable to the twists, turns and unexpected surprises that life brings on all of us.Miracles in the Desert: The Adventures of Mikah and Noelle – New Family is the first in a series of heartwarming, faith-filled stories based on true events. Set in a small community in the Arizona desert, just a hop, skip and a wassip from the big metropolis of Phoenix, these joyful tales of childhood wonder and God’s gentle provision are perfect for ages 4–12 — whether read aloud by a parent or savored quietly by an early reader.
What happens when two baby cousins born 2 months apart, are raised by their grandparents on an Arizona ranch — with a tiny dog named Sammy and an adventure around every corner?From kitten rescues and amazing miracles to homeschool-time adventures and unexpected blessings, Mikah and Noelle are learning that with faith and family, no day is ever ordinary. As grandparents, Steve and Jeri learned that raising a second generation is totally different than raising the first one, and is not only easier, but also more fun. Grandparents are definitely more adaptable to the twists, turns and unexpected surprises that life brings on all of us.Miracles in the Desert: The Adventures of Mikah and Noelle – New Family is the first in a series of heartwarming, faith-filled stories based on true events. Set in a small community in the Arizona desert, just a hop, skip and a wassip from the big metropolis of Phoenix, these joyful tales of childhood wonder and God’s gentle provision are perfect for ages 4–12 — whether read aloud by a parent or savored quietly by an early reader.
Our First Book Just Launched on May 22nd 2025
Our series now contains 7 Books
Read about each book below, also
Ages 4 & Up
Jeri's 1st Short Story Book Neopolitan
Published July 26th 2025
Ages 9 & Up
Jeri's 1st Book -Collection of Short Stories Ages 10 to Adult
Ages 10 to Adult
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You can order 1, 2 or all 3 Talking Puzzzles Books
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In the search bar type Desert Miracles by Jeri Mertes
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You can order 1 or more books ( 7 in all )
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in the search bar type Mixed Flavors by Jeri Mertes
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TO Home School Parents, Teachers, Church Group Leaders & Santa
Remember that our Puzzles and Miracles in the Desert Books are for any age group
We are enjoying creating these 3 Volumes book series and hope that you will find creative ways to include them in your home and classroom lesson-plans. With 400 puzzles done, we are just getting started releasing the first 3 Volumes puzzle books
We can email you when each new book gets published.
With the puzzle books, each puzzle could be a complete lesson, and they are intended for the personal use of the purchaser, but if you are a teacher and would like to make additional copies to share with others, please contact us first, by email, for permission, or better yet, have them go to our website themselves and order the puzzles directly. This will enable us to keep track of how many people are using our puzzles and give us incentive to keep creating more. We would also appreciate hearing comments and feedback about our puzzles by email, and if you would like to inform us of certain areas of interest to you and your group, we can work on developing puzzles especially for you.
Enjoy!
Jeri
Remember that our Puzzles and Miracles in the Desert Books are for any age group
We are enjoying creating these 3 Volumes book series and hope that you will find creative ways to include them in your home and classroom lesson-plans. With 400 puzzles done, we are just getting started releasing the first 3 Volumes puzzle books
We can email you when each new book gets published.
With the puzzle books, each puzzle could be a complete lesson, and they are intended for the personal use of the purchaser, but if you are a teacher and would like to make additional copies to share with others, please contact us first, by email, for permission, or better yet, have them go to our website themselves and order the puzzles directly. This will enable us to keep track of how many people are using our puzzles and give us incentive to keep creating more. We would also appreciate hearing comments and feedback about our puzzles by email, and if you would like to inform us of certain areas of interest to you and your group, we can work on developing puzzles especially for you.
Enjoy!
Jeri
We'd love to hear from you.
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www.greatawakeningcardgames.com
DOWNLOAD THE FREE 7 PUZZLE PACKET BELOW
Welcome! I'm Jeri (the puzzle creator) and my husband of 43 years is Steve. The puzzles "About Us' are the story of our life together, one being our adventures with our craft mobile back in 1994!
Instructions on how to download the 7 Samples Puzzles First click on the download file icon at the bottom of the puzzle packet.Then you can choose to view all 5 puzzles and/or print any puzzles you want and / or you can download the packet to your device.) open and read the clue sheets before starting a puzzle. Puzzle Instruction Sheet included in the packet
Instructions on how to download the 7 Samples Puzzles First click on the download file icon at the bottom of the puzzle packet.Then you can choose to view all 5 puzzles and/or print any puzzles you want and / or you can download the packet to your device.) open and read the clue sheets before starting a puzzle. Puzzle Instruction Sheet included in the packet
7 FREE PUZZLES "ABOUT US"
CLICK LINK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD
Note: The sample puzzles are not in our Word Puzzles Book Series
Introduction Puzzles* (see sample teaser below)
Tall Club Party
Getting Acquainted
God's Intervention
Our Destiny
Blessing in Disguise
Abundant Life
Working Together
*We are Steve & Jeri, a retired Christian couple
who have learned to trust God everyday, for
everything, and He has never let us down yet...
CLICK LINK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD
Note: The sample puzzles are not in our Word Puzzles Book Series
Introduction Puzzles* (see sample teaser below)
Tall Club Party
Getting Acquainted
God's Intervention
Our Destiny
Blessing in Disguise
Abundant Life
Working Together
*We are Steve & Jeri, a retired Christian couple
who have learned to trust God everyday, for
everything, and He has never let us down yet...
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