Tag: time
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When A Warrior Is Called Home
When we moved to Orlando years ago, the size of our family overwhelmed a lot of people. Six children were a handful. Folks were a little intimidated to invite us over for a meal. Betty and Herb never hesitated. Grandparents weren’t close. The kids hadn’t grown up with the influence of an older generation who had…
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The Surprise Gift Of Gratitude
It’s the forgotten holiday. The one sadly placed between Halloween and Christmas. Thanksgiving. It’s the forgotten word. The one sadly placed between “demand” and “not enough”. This is my favorite holiday of the year. I love the spiritual truths of Christmas and Easter–they’re the basis for my hope. I love Independence Day for the joyous…
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A Meaningful Mess
“Hey babe, where are those reports you ran for me?” “On your desk.” Very few three-word combinations strike as much unrest in me as these three. Maybe “You’re dead meat.” Or “I hate you” followed by a sneer and growl. Possibly “You owe me” depending on what the presumed payment needed to be. “On your…
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Don’t Forget To Breathe
A day. A breather. A respite. I’ve been in Atlanta for a couple of weeks helping Melody and Chris and baby Sloane–a treat and privilege beyond what I could have imagined. I leave early in the morning for Austin to be with Mark and Jillian and their two boys for some Nana time. Right…
Tip of My Iceberg 