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I’m not one that believes in coincidences.  When things happen, like they did today, I don’t doubt that there is purpose and intention beyond what I see and know.  Just today I ran into three different people in three different locations who had lost a parent.  Three people. When my mom died, a dear friend […]

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I’ve always loved dreary days.  Days when clouds blanket the sky and hide the sun from view.  When it is essential to turn lights on in the middle of the day and when there is no need to feel guilty for staying in pajamas a few hours too long.  I love it even more when […]

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I remember a summer morning, probably about eight years ago, when I was taught a lesson by birds. (Sounds strange, I know, but go with it.) This was during the years when Chad and I lived in a small apartment and had yet to welcome children into our family.  We had a teeny, tiny patio […]

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Today our pastor suggested that there are five seasons each year:  Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Christmas. Now, I’m not an “Amen!” yellin’ type of person, but if I were, you might have heard an “Amen!” followed by a “Preach it Brother!” escape my lips.  But since I’m a bit more reserved I sat in […]

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I said it to more than one person. . . “The holiday’s are going to suck.”  “I’d rather just skip this season.”  “Can I just stay home?”  “I can’t do this!!” I was afraid.  I was afraid it wouldn’t be like it used to be.  I was afraid I couldn’t make the meal like she […]

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