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LIFE AND LIFE

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

Eighteen years ago my first grandson was born. He was a nine and a half pound package of joy, a gift to fill my heart. He was delivered caesarian section and because he was so big and my daughter is … Continue reading →

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CELEBRATE LIFE

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

The Lord of the Dance – a simple song that has such a profound message. “I danced in the morning when the world was begun I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun I came down from … Continue reading →

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HANGIN’ IN THERE

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

That’s what I’m doing today – just hangin’ in there. A visit with the doctor yesterday brought the unwelcome news that the Leukemia has broken out of remission and is very aggressive. So I’m back in the hospital today and … Continue reading →

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TAKE A DEEP BREATH . . .

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Well, I was feeling pretty confident that I was on the way to complete recovery until today. Now I’ll spend a few sleepless nights waiting for the results of today’s bone marrow biopsy. I knew I wasn’t gaining strength – … Continue reading →

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PURE JOY

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. … Continue reading →

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LITTLE THINGS MEAN A LOT

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

“Blow me a kiss across the room; Say I look nice when I’m not. Touch my hair as you pass my chair, Little things mean a lot” Here is another simple song from the fifties that reminds us how important … Continue reading →

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THE GOOD OLD DAYS?

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

I grew up in the forties and fifties. Things were very different back then; in some ways better, in other ways not. I am convinced that “today” is the best; yesterday is gone and tomorrow is unpredictable. Nevertheless, it’s fun … Continue reading →

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