Tag: showing up
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The Gift Of Presence
She was in and out. Less than 48 hours. We had company during that time, so there was little chance to talk. My daughter, Melody, has done her share of traveling this past year. Her job requires on-site meetings that take her away from home for short periods of time. Short spurts are what…
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Last But Never Least
100 percent chance of rain. All day. And Florida cold–damp that cuts right to the bone. It was my daughter’s wedding day. The last of our six children to be married. The rain was a downer; the venue was about an hour and a half from our home. Most of those attending would be traveling…
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I’ve Been Friended!
Friends are the adjectives in the stories of our lives. They can know you so well that, at times, you don’t even have to say anything for them to know what you’re thinking. A look, a glance, a shoulder shrug communicates volumes. They’re the safe places to fall when we’re floundering. The support we need…