Tag: hope
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To Sleep–Perhaps To Dream
There’s something calming about watching a baby sleep. Life is turned off, there are no concerns or worries, and the rest is real. No carrying of burdens, no fretting over problems that have no apparent solution. Real sleep. Kolly, at almost three months, has a rhythm for her sleep. She naps when needed, wakes when…
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Life Is Worth Fighting For
Memorials for those who have died typically don’t engender a sense of anticipation; sadness, loss, and grief must be dealt with by those left behind. There’s also the confrontation of our own mortality. We had the distinct privilege of attending a memorial recently that was the antithesis of heavy grief. It was hopeful. One of…
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When You Have Lemons Make A Bobsled
The weather in Florida continues to be less than hoped for by all those snowbirds who have come down here to escape cold and dampness. Drizzly mist and chilling breezes make it easier to stay indoors than venture out into the sunless landscape. There’s always the Olympics to watch. They have inspired my grands with…
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To Remember Is The Value
On the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour in 1918, World War 1 ended. It was to be the war to end all wars. A celebration of all who fought then began on November 11, 1938. Then World War II broke out. We can’t seem to avoid war. Shortly after World…
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Fear No Evil
When they were little, my kids were terrified of people dressed in costumes where faces were totally covered, when recognition was impossible. Disney was a disaster. Not the happiest place on earth for my family. All the characters roaming the park, life-sized and looming over their small frames, presented a new opportunity for fear. Every…
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