“When Ellie smiled the sun broke through Whatever darkness she might face When Ellie smiled you knew ~ you knew! That she would fight to win this race.” For Ellie, losing was never an option And this battle was HERS, start to finish. When the tumor returned, she fought back ~ To regain […]
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A Letter To Dad
July 8, 2015 Dear Dad, Has it been four months now since you passed away? And ten years that Mother’s been gone? My goodness! How time is flying! And yet, how sadness lingers. Oh yes, I’m grieving. The finality of your leaving us has been a real blow to me. Grieving is such a mystery […]
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Rules for A Cat Nap
Every cat owner enjoys napping with THE CAT ~ right? But often, THE CAT ~ for reasons known only to himself ~ bolts from the scene. What can be the cause of this behavior, you ask? THE CAT has noted that often, when there is an attempt to nap with a human, the human inadvertently interferes […]
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“So This Is What It Is..”
This post was inspired by my delightful friend Camille Handley, who had a way of summing it all up with one phrase: “So this is what it is..” As co-workers Camille and I indulged in many philosophical conversations over the years. And rightfully so, because in our profession there was plenty of competition, stress, […]
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Why The Good Guys Ride White Horses
“And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and He that sat upon him was called FAITHFUL AND TRUE…” Revelation 19:11 It was still dark and I was lying in bed, listening to worship music and communing with the Lord. There’s something wonderful about a dark room, because it shuts everything else out […]
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“I KNOW HIM!”
Merry Christmas! What a joyous, happy time of the year! Have you seen the Christmas movie, “ELF?” It’s a perennial favorite at our house ~ featuring a happy-go-lucky, affectionate elf named Buddy. It’s about innocence, goodness, and Christmas cheer. It’s touching, heartwarming, and downright hilarious! Although Buddy is clearly not like the other elves, […]
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Because of Love
“God made the horse from the breath of the wind, the beauty of the earth, and the soul of an angel.” A brother and sister made their usual hurried, obligatory pre-Christmas visit to the little farm where dwelt their aging parents with their small herd of horses. The farm was where they had grown up and had been […]
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Miss Millie
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”Leo Buscaglia I sometimes reminisce about my memorable days as a home health nurse in rural East Texas. The […]
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Gentle Breeze
“FALL has arrived. Behold the changing leaves and enjoy the crisp breeze. Let your eyes take in the bursts of color. Transformation is afoot and hope is in the air.” Anonymous It’s that time of year! That time of year when you step outdoors to bask in a crisp breeze that heightens your senses ~ […]
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For My Son Tim
To Tim, my son: You are my firstborn, and you are my heart. You changed my life even before you were born. And before I ever saw you, God was already working out His perfect plan for you ~ my heavenly gift, my son~ my heart. When you were born, I loved you more than […]