What Year are You?
I am driving a 1955 vehicle. Gosh, in 1955 she was a beaut! Shiny, new, pristine – not a blemish on her. Ran without a hiccup and seemed to get better as it ran –
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Family History Can Forecast the Future
“At the Lord’s command Moses recorded the stages in their journey. This is their journey by stages”. Numbers 33:2 Family history can tell a lot about us. Not only can it explain our neuroses, it
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10 Quotes to Help You Keep On Keepin’ On
There are times when we seemed to be at the end of ourselves and it helps to have a quote to help us through. My favorites are from the bible such as: Psalm 139:5 “He
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When Will It End?
Every feel like you are in a season of life that you really wish you could leave? Like you are in a blizzard that never seems to end. I have felt like that a few
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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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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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Cover Your Bases – Here Comes the Ball!
Have you ever thought you had covered all your basis, checked and rechecked only to find out there was one little problem with your planning that later pops up and smacks you in your face?.
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The Rest of the Story
Thad and I like watching and reading mysteries whether it is science, romance, murder or medical – we spend most of our TV time watching “whodunits”. Recently I have had a personal medical mystery that
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Keeping Abreast of My Blessings
July 14, 2021 marks our 47th wedding anniversary. I started off the day with a mammogram and ultrasound. When I made the appointment I didn’t think much about it being our anniversary – just looking
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Scar Collection
Many people are collectors. Penelope Cruz collects hangers – 500 different types. Reese Witherspoon collects vintage linens and embroidered pieces. Lou Ferrigno from The Incredible Hulk collects Beanie Babies and Tom Hanks has more than
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What’s the Take-Away from a Season of Lemons?
My friend has just come out of a season of lemons. You know, when medical mayhem takes over your life, leaving you breathless, hurting, and exhausted. She is my “Buddy” and we have known each
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