Tag: Family
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Decking the Halls
I’m guessing, if you read the title of today’s little blog, you now have a popular Christmas tune running through your head? Well, while that was not my intent, dare I say there are worse things that could be running through your head than a catchy Christmas tune this time of year! Sorry, I digress,…
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The Trees & The Memories
Yesterday, some wonderful volunteers at our church came in to help decorate the Christmas tree that fills our parish hall with such warmth. Another longtime parishioner donated a lifetime’s worth of ornaments to the church several years ago. There are hundreds of ornaments from all over the world. From large, small, plain-colored balls to intricate…
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Helping Hands
Over the past few days, I’ve noticed something. I’ve noticed the helping hands of so many and the willingness to help with the littlest of things. As I mentioned in this little blog a few days ago, our annual Christmas Market was this week. It’s a big deal and attracts hundreds of people during the…
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Eyes for Emily
Usually, when I sit outside on our lanai to have my morning chat with Father, it’s quiet. However, in the last week or so the bubbler in our little lake has been running consistently. So, this morning as I sat and listened to the water, thoughts of Emily Rea came to mind. I’m thinking that…
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Visiting Dad
We’re wrapping up the visit with my stepmom today, heading to Tampa to visit my dad. He is buried in the Florida National Cemetery there. It’s been a while since we have been there, last December for the Wreath’s Across America Event. My dad isn’t really there, just his human shell, I know that he…
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Fit Them In
I’m spending the next few days with family in town. My stepmom is here for a visit. She’s making her way around the country to see family and friends on kind of a whirlwind tour so to speak. We haven’t seen each other in over a year, in person at least so this visit is…
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Too Nice
A friend put a post on social media last night that she’s been accused of being too nice. At first, I read that and thought you are nice and wonderful to people. She went on to say that maybe she was too nice, but she would rather give a little grace than get into it…
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Picture of Hope
Last night our oldest daughter sent us a text message. There was a picture of a young couple, looking as if they were posing for their engagement pictures. You could tell it was an older picture. As I looked at it trying to determine if I knew the couple, (which I didn’t), she went on…
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Pizza Rolls in Heaven
Yesterday was an anniversary. It’s hard to believe that my mom has been gone for 28 years now. It’s interesting how your inner self knows when these types of anniversaries come. You may not actively be aware of the date, but inside you are. Then, when you say the date out loud, you instantly remember…
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Odd, Sad, Human
Yesterday was an odd day. I’m sure you’ve had them too, days when you just feel out of sorts and you can’t put your finger on it. Admittedly, it started out on a bad note the minute I got to work and unfortunately I guess it just set the stage for me to be grumpy.…
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