Tag: perseverance
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Finally!
He faithfully and deliberately tried every day he stayed with us. He persevered, even when he was unsuccessful. His failures didn’t deter him from trying. Finally, on the morning they were to leave, Ward caught a lizard. He was so pleased with himself as he showed it to me and his mom; his smile said…
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When In Colorado…
Colorado is a state where outdoors is another living space, People spend hours hiking, biking, skiing, skating, snowboarding, walking–anything that allows nature and humanity to intersect. Our daughter and her family have accomplished many of these activities together, and their commitment to take every opportunity that comes along is being pursued with gusto. She sent…
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Gloriously Messy Memories
This past week was my mom’s birthday. She passed away almost six years ago, yet each year on her birthday, my brothers and sisters and I remind each other of the impact she had on our lives. Dad passed twenty-one years ago, and the two of them made quite a pair. Polar opposites, Mom was…
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When Winning Is Redefined
In Florida, soccer is played all year; from club ball to high school season to club ball to summer camps. For those faithful supporters of the beautiful game and those who play it, enthusiasm overflows for what happens on the pitch. Sydney and Teagan just finished their high school season, both teams going further than…
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What’s So Great About Freedom?
Away from home, family and friends on Independence Day, our celebration was understated. Pretty much nonexistent. Still a little under the weather, laying low seemed the best course. For us and for those poor people we’d have blessed with our germs. It gave me a chance to think about the remarkable history of why we…
Tip of My Iceberg 