Tag: endings
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When A Good Word Matters
Endings are a mixed blessing. There’s the joy of seeing something finished in a positive and intentional manner where growth is observed and change has happened. The sour side is knowing that many of those you’ve worked with are moving away, ready to begin a new season of life, often in a new place. Relationships…
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Not The Anticipated End
The sky was darkening as we drove to the field. John commented that there was a distinct possibility the game would be cancelled; we have an inordinate amount of thunder storms here in central Florida. Practices for the preceding two weeks had been cancelled because of lightning. Two of our grandkids–brother and sister–were playing each…
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Is The End In Sight?
It is finished. So am I. Our conference ended with a bang–music, dancing in the aisles, celebrating with people we know and love. It had been a better-than-hoped-for event which most thoroughly enjoyed. Endings are a mixed bag of tricks. There’s the successful implementation that leads to encouragement for all involved in the venture. Goals…
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If I Could Freeze A Moment In Time
There are those special times in life I simply want to savor. Enjoy the moment without rushing on to the next thing that needs to be done. Most of those times have to do with people. We’ve come to the end of another year of our program. We’ll be launching these dear people into their…
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They Tried To Tell Us The Party Was Over
Endings are a mixed bag of tricks. Some are anticipated with excitement. End of school. Made it through the dentist appointment. Others bring a sense of sadness. Whatever might have been happening was so wonderful you’d hoped it could go on. An incredible thrill ride. A long-awaited vacation. It was sad to see this conference…
Tip of My Iceberg 