Tag: grace
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Blood Is Thick; I Think I Prefer Water
There is a significant reason why I didn’t go into the medical field. I’m a compassionate, caring person. I don’t have any problems helping those who are sick. I can minister to the needs of those who’ve been injured or have had surgical procedures that incapacitate them. I don’t, however, deal well with blood. My…
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I Won’t Surrender To Sick!
I’m a very empathetic person. I care deeply about people who are hurting. I usually have no boundaries when someone needs help or needs a listening ear. I’m available. An eager, bleeding heart. Unless my husband is sick. I don’t know what happens, but when he gets sick, my empathy flies out the window. To…
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There’s Always A Reason For The Bad Smell
Isley and I were sitting on the floor in the kitchen, putting together a massive dog puzzle. She raised her head and scrunched her nose “Something smells funny, Nana.” I glanced to my left. Flames were leaping in the oven. My newly purchased roasted chicken–paper bag and all–was burning. It definitely smelled funny. I know…
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Messy Desk, Messy Head
When I was in fourth grade, my teacher impacted my life dramatically on many levels. She made learning fun. She always had interesting facts to share with us. And she was a wealth of witticisms. Miss Glixon was an older single woman who had taught for close to 35 years when I had her. She…
Tip of My Iceberg 