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Three Years…
Some pivotal or traumatic events become a blur in our memories, or we even end up with gaps and holes in our memories surrounding that event. Other times that pivotal or traumatic event is seared into our memories in explicit detail. Time slows down, details typically overlooked are now glaring and bold. For me, December… Continue reading
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My Re-commitment Day
October 9, 2021 The tears were hot and heavy. The sobs shook my entire body. The terror and desperation overwhelming me threatened to choke the very breath out of me. This was not how things were supposed to be. No. No. NO! “God, DO SOMETHING!!!” Was it a plea? A demand? A request? Whatever it… Continue reading
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A Tribute to Our Grandparents
Today we celebrated Grandparents Day at my school. I wrote this to share with the grandparents who attended, but it was inspired by my own grandparents, and by the many other grandparent figures that I have been blessed to know and learn from. To Our Grandparents: What a gift that you are in our lives. … Continue reading
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You Need to Get a Life
It’s the little things. The smile that shows up less and less. The fact that watching TV brings excitement but hanging out with friends doesn’t. When the love of working out and staying fit is replaced with a desire to stay seated on the couch indefinitely. When the phone feels safe but interactions with the… Continue reading
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The Girl in the Mirror
The Girl in the Mirror Girl, look at her. Hold her gaze. Look deep into those eyes. What do you see? Why is it so hard to do this? We want to look down, to turn away. It feels selfish. Conceited. But girl, it’s not. It is vital that you learn to love that girl… Continue reading
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The Waiting Walk 