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Forever Remember

This day we remember the lives of so many whose tragic deaths define a date forever etched in our hearts and our minds. We honor these brave souls who died by remembering and not forgetting this day.

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Victory in Defeat

Defeat is exhausting, the emotional toll heavy and hard to overcome. Having to admit defeat is humbling, … to accept it is not failure. Adversity breeds strength from the seeds of defeat.

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The Cost and the Promise

The cost of doing the right thing requires us to look beyond ourselves and make a choice. To put our own needs aside and to own up to our mistakes is a most humbling experience, a reminder that we are … Continue reading

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Wait for It…

Why is waiting such a hard thing to do? Filling up every waking moment with tasks on the to-do list means waiting feels like wasted time. But waiting is a chance to experience the same thing in a new way. … Continue reading

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Spiritual Communion

Things happen at times which bring me up short. Panic or jumping to conclusions results in high anxiety and vulnerability to making poor judgments. I have learned to stop, breathe in deeply, calm myself, and to pray. I close my … Continue reading

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True Lies

The truth is elusive for some people to grasp. They cling tenaciously to their own version of the story until they can no longer distinguish reality, losing any link to the truth.

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An Affair to Remember

In love is being in sync with another person. It’s a most precious gift from God. Enduring ups and downs much easier by our sharing of the burdens too heavy to carry alone…it’s done in love. ********************************************* Happy Anniversary to … Continue reading

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Fresh and Fruity

In an analogy to fruit, my friends say I would be a ripe peach because I am sweet yet bruise easily. Is there a language of fruit? Would people who become better with age be grapes, with fullness transforming into … Continue reading

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The Language of Flowers

In my garden, I will plant lavender for serenity, grace, and calmness. Lily of the valley reckons the return of happiness. The scent of rosemary exudes remembrance. Health and long life… sage’s gift. Oh how sweet! **************************************************************************** On vacation, I … Continue reading

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Watch Tower

People varying in shape, size, and description drawn by the mystical gifts of the sea. Crowds flock to its edges in yearly pilgrimage to bask in its infinity with awe. Come fall its shores remain faithful sentinels of the secrets … Continue reading

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