Tag: suffering
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The Faces Of Christmas
‘Tis the season to be silly. And joyful. And aware of life in its entirety. Smiles are easy to come by during this time of year. People–typically–are kinder, more thoughtful, and gracious to those around them because it’s understood that it’s a good idea. Giving is easier because gifts are so much a part of…
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Consider Your Perspective
When women come together, there is typically a cause for celebration. We can make a party out of most anything. I hosted a gathering to honor the birth of a second child of a dear friend. It’s not a shower–that’s for first babies. I thought it was a sprinkle–a cute play on words for the…
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Rain, Rain, Go..Nah, Stay!
I left Washington D.C. amidst rain and arrived in Orlando in a thunderstorm. I was grateful to get out of D.C. before another torrential drenching. I’ve sat on too many tarmacs waiting for storms to pass. Rain on both ends. As we approached Orlando, the captain came on and told us we’d be in a…
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It All Comes Out In The End
Having surgery is never a happily anticipated event, even if it’s going to make significant improvements to life. Having it when you’re ten weeks old is unfair. Cal was known to have issues with his bottom shortly after birth. His plumbing wasn’t hooked up the way it should have been. Problematic. Digested substances need a…
Tip of My Iceberg 