I never wanted my children to grow up. Children are adorable and a constant source of joy. Penny has Down Syndrome and is a granddaughter …
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Treasured Recipe Cards
The old family recipe box sat on many a kitchen counter during our childhood. It was usually messy and overflowing but your mother wouldn’t hear …
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Several years ago I broke my leg. As I would be laid up for several weeks, my husband set up a daybed in the backroom …
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Dear God: I’m just boiling! I can’t remember the last time I was this mad. You saw it all. Jerry called a staff meeting, and …
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One beautiful autumn morning my husband and I traveled along the New York State Thruway, listening to music on cassettes rather than chatting. The year …
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It’s been many, many years since I’ve jumped on a trampoline. But at our granddaughter’s pre-school party a few years ago, I had the opportunity …
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At 22 years old, I had just graduated from college and I thought that becoming an adult was the natural next step in life. I …
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Dear God: Last night was just incredible! My friends and I enjoyed a night out at the Hollywood Bowl, and the music was exquisite. Orchestras …
Read More »Merry Christmas, God
Dear God: The good news of salvation is the best news our world has ever heard! None of us deserves the grace you offer. But …
Read More »Holiday Stress
Dear God: I’m stressed out! Christmas is just around the corner and there’s way too much going on! The traffic is crazy and I keep …
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