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Memoires of a Soldier’s Son
Originally posted on GiveLoveLiveMore: Okay, so I realize you guys haven’t heard from me in quite a while. Well, I have a valid excuse (not really). I have been busy doing blah, blah, blah……Yeah, I’ve been busy, but who hasn’t? I honestly have had quite a bit to talk about, but I wanted to make…
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You Are Remembered
Well, today is Mother’s Day1 As I do every year, I sent individual messages to as many mothers as I could remember (it’s 2218 and I just sent a text to a person I forgot…oops). While this is time consuming, I felt like it was worth the effort. I even called my own mom, and…
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You have come so far…
The other day, I was invited to a community event at my former school. What made this visit so special was that I was able to see old colleagues and parents; some of whom I hadn’t seen in 2 years. It felt so great to see people that made me smile, so many days, over…
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Am I alone in this?
An old couple holding hands. A child resting her head on her mother’s lap. Seeing an old friend. A daughter grabbing her father’s hand. There is so much warmth that comes to heart when thinking on these things. What do they have in common? They both involve more than one person being together. Also, it…
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It had to be done
A few weeks ago, I traveled to visit my family (in Charleston, SC). While I was home, I go the opportunity to cross a beautiful bridge. This that spectacular bridge. Just looking at it gave me a thought. Have you ever been in a situation that you knew was toxic for you? Maybe it was…
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Entitle This
And so, the story goes, that I am at a place in my life where I try to appreciate people more. I will say that I certainly have learned to appreciate my friends, now more than ever. Having to rely on the kindness of others takes some getting used to for me, but I’m learning…
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Can it all be so simple?
Who knows what the day will bring? My prayer is that I am prepared to handle everything that I may encounter. The other day was one of the times I barely made it out alive. One of my former students came by to me see after school. I hadn’t seen this student in about 8…
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Light & Up.
And so the story goes….. Recently, I was having a conversation with a dear friend. She was explaining how something happened to her that was rather unexpected, but nice nonetheless. As she began to talk, I heard phrases of, “I’m not good enough,” and “I don’t deserve,” seep out of her mouth. I allowed her…
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Wanna Make Him Laugh?
There was quite a surprise waiting for me yesterday morning. It was snow! Huh? If you guessed it is spring, you would be correct! The occurrence of snow and the absence of sun, jarred my memory of a story I wanted to share. I had it all mapped out, ever since 6th grade. I would…
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