A Door of Hope
Some time ago, I found myself hitting a low spot. I was down, depressed, sad – whatever favorite word you use to describe the feeling of dragging yourself through the dry Sahara desert, cotton mouthed,
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The Signs in the Seasons
Ever since my last medical mayhem which ended up being resolved by a pacemaker, I had been ruminating as to whether I was strong enough to handle my position as a K-9 dog handler for
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Finding Peace from Inspiring Quotes
Today we live in a world that is fraught with divisiveness, malice, and judgement. Many say that it was no different decades ago or even when Jesus lived amongst us. But for those of
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Ever feared something that ended up not being as bad as the images and thoughts that plagued you for weeks, maybe months before? Maybe a medical procedure, a confrontation at work or with a friend.
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I Chose the Lemonade
Four months of feeling tired, weak, short of breath, lightheaded followed by a stress test, cardiac catheterization and a pacemaker seems like enough, right? But then, just as I was feeling strong and energetic, returning
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From There to Here, and Here to There, funny Things are Everywhere. – Dr. Seuss
I love Dr. Seuss. His books are not just for children. The messages are ones we often need to remind ourselves of. And the biggest reminder is the need for humor in our lives. Humor
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What’s the Plan Post Cath?
You know when you have to do something but you’re dreading it? You think you know what’s going to happen and where it’s leading. That was me. I knew when the cardiologist said that I
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Arming Myself for Battle
This week I find myself walking through some familiar corridors. It was twelve years ago Holy Easter week I underwent a cardiac catheterization and subsequent double coronary artery bypass. This Holy week – twelve years
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Thoughts to Inspire
Do you find times in your life when you don’t “feel”. “see” or “hear” God? Do the blessings get lost amidst the stressings of life? Remember faith is believing what we cannot see, hear or
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Fret & Fuss or Faith and Trust?
Have you ever found yourself getting caught up in the moment and committing yourself to something that as you are saying it – your head is screaming “Stop! Shut up! Cease and Desist, NOW! I
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Am I defined or Refined by My Past
“Maybe deep down inside we were all still in our formative years. Maybe it was never too late for any of us to change” – from “Must Love Dogs: New Leash on Life. (Book 2)
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Running the Race of Life
I think my dog, Liesl is a snob. Apparently she loves riding in Thad’s Lincoln and will literally fling herself to get into her center compartment car seat. But offer a ride in my “old
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