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Big Questions
She wore many hats, and had many titles, but I always called her “Grandma.” I always felt like I had a special connection with her for two reasons. First, I was her very first grandchild. And second, my name, Elizabeth, was chosen because of its connection to hers – Betty Jo. I’ve always loved being 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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You Don’t Know…
It was obvious. There was a problem with this child. More specifically, the problem was with his parents. He would not listen well when they asked him to do things. He would get into rooms and spaces at church where children were not supposed to be. The way he ran around made all the older Continue reading
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Family
Family. Is there anything that can compare to the love and support that a truly loving family provides? I don’t think so. Our view of life starts before we are born and as we grow and develop we are shaped in ways that either set us up for success or make our lives just a Continue reading
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Pat’s Valentine
February 14th. It was a Sunday and I was in the middle of preparing supper. I heard the doorbell ring and immediately went to answer – I was expecting this interruption. They say a teacher’s job is never done, and it seems the principal’s job isn’t either. I had an order out for uniform logos Continue reading
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