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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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River Reflections and 2024
The writer reminisces a serene river journey on her family’s Missouri farm and reflects on the passage of time. She muses about aligning past and present dreams, evaluates personal growth, and anticipates her focus/theme for the coming year. Her contemplation culminates in an excited outlook on the future. Continue reading
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