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Self Assessment
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a tongue-in-cheek post about looking for a date. I didn’t get one, but I did get a response from a friend. She reminded me my hesitantly in rejoining the dating scene could be … Continue reading
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Tagged anecdotes, communication, companionship, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, family, friends, Karen, life, love, marriage, Memories, relationships, Sonni, wedding bands
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Waiting for a Hug
I was going through some files the other day and came across the eulogy I delivered for my very good friend, confidant and counselor, Sonni. It struck me. She died two years ago today and, just like my wife, there … Continue reading
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Tagged anecdotes, blessings, Blink of an Eye, celebration, celebration of life, comfort, communication, companionship, conversation, death, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, friends, grace, grief, heaven, humor, Inspiration, joy, Karen, life, love, Memories, relationships, Sonni, women
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In the Blink of an Eye — Westward Ho … 1
Happy is the husband of a good wife; the number of his days will be doubled. A loyal wife brings joy to her husband, and he will complete his years in peace. A good wife is a great blessing; she … Continue reading
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Tagged anecdotes, Blink of an Eye, DPchallenge, Faith, family, Illinois, Life, love, marriage, Memories, observations, relationships
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Hugs for Sonni
I had the privilege and sad task of delivering an eulogy for a very close friend last night. While there was sadness at the reality of saying goodbye, it was also a celebration of a life well lived. And, as … Continue reading
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Tagged anecdotes, blessings, celebration, celebration of life, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, faith, family, Friends, grace, grief, humor, Humor, inspiration, joy, Life, love, Memories, relationships
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In the Blink of an Eye — Pennsylvania Avenue 3
A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken… Proverbs 15:13 The other thing I remember most about Pennsylvania Avenue is how we suffered physically and mentally during those couple of years. We … Continue reading
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Tagged anecdotes, Blink of an Eye, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, family, Friends, Life, love, marriage, Memories, Paterson, relationships
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