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Together We Stand…
I think often of the great things we accomplish when we work together. Recently, I had to write a myth in one of my classes. I struggled and labored with it until I called my family for help. I spoke with several members, each one adding insights through brainstorming with me. Some gave suggestions. Others [...]
I Just Love You
There are times in my life when I say something that I know is absolutely true. A feeling comes over me and I just have to say it. The one we talk about the most is “I don’t do subtle.” My husband and I were riding on an elevator. I don’t remember the conversation we [...]
The Power of the Kindess of Strangers
Recently, one of my daughters arrived at school. She moved into her apartment, where despite everyone’s preparation, the electricity was turned off. It took more than two days to get power to the apartment. The apartment is near the university she attends and she wasn’t sure what to do. Spending 2 days without power is [...]
Women Who Mother Me
Many women–with varied colors of skin and hair, with ages that range from deceased to younger than I, with backgrounds that contrast like the dark night from the first light of morning–have taken a special interest in my life, my health & well-being, and my happiness. These women, without regard to color or background or [...]
The Gift of Friendship
I have a friend who has been in the hospital for more than a month. We met a few months ago and have become friends quickly. Several days a week, I travel to the hospital to visit. I’m not consistent about the time of day, so I have met many nurses who have cared for [...]
Heart to Heart
I have felt REALLY blessed over the past few days! I have felt like people beyond myself were in-tune with my life and the feelings I was feeling. I felt great love from others in the form of time, phone calls, food dropped off (the muffins were YUMMY, Michelle!), and even from people in the grocery [...]
A Family Service Project
This week, our family has the most amazing opportunity: I have met a new friend, reconnected with a neighbor, and lost myself in the service of others during a most difficult and trying time. Let me tell you about it… Our twins wanted to go to Disney. We thought about going to celebrate their birthday. [...]
Scatter Sunshine
So, today February begins…the month that’s hard to spell, the month we celebrate with pink & red, the month we think of warming our hearts with love. As I am thinking of February, I am pondering the ways I can show love to those who mean so much to me by scattering some sunshine. Yesterday, [...]
Little Acts of Kindness
Yesterday, I was helping with a service activity. There were many people who I only knew through service experiences we have shared. We accomplished what we needed to accomplish, and I was waiting for a family member who had a few other things to get done. I was sitting on a sofa in the foyer. [...]
Family Lessons
Yesterday, my parents celebrated their 53rd anniversary. We tried to call and sing the Anniversary Song, but left it as a message instead since they were gone to a Christmas party. I have been reminiscent lately, so I was thinking about the things I learned in my family. The list is long, but there are [...]
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