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Anniversary Dreams
Almost to the moment, 50 years ago I gazed down the cavernous St. John the Baptist Cathedral aisle in Paterson, NJ, and watched a vision glide toward me. Forty years and 27 days later, I gazed down at a battered … Continue reading
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Tagged anniversary, blessings, Blink of an Eye, celebration, communication, companionship, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, friends, joy, Karen, life, love, marriage, Memories, relationships, support, talk, wife
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Five Minute Friday — Anniversary
Happy Five Minute Friday time. Yeah, I know. It’s Sunday. In my defense, I was on the road Friday and at Maine Author Day in Guilford Saturday. All of a sudden, it was Sunday. The assignment this week was, quite … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, anniversary, bittersweet, communication, DPchallenge, grandkids, kids, Maine, relationships, wife
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Do You Feel It?
My latest stint in the pulpit at Dover-Foxcroft (ME) United Methodist Church was almost derailed Sunday. My bout with an allergy/cold/cellulitis had pretty much zapped my spirit but not my Spirit. When I realized what was causing the pain, I … Continue reading
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Tagged anniversary, communication, Dover-Foxcroft UMC, DPchallenge, faith, friends, health, Holy Spirit, life, relationships, sermon, worship
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Nine Years
My older daughter emotionally posted Monday, “Lord, get me through Wednesday and I will be okay for another year.” My younger daughter responded, “I’m with you sis.” My three boys are unusually quiet. I continue to cope. Today — the … Continue reading
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Tagged anniversary, blessings, conversation, DPchallenge, faith, family, grace, grief, Karen, life, love, Memories, Mom, relationships, wife
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Happy Anniversary, Sweetheart
For the 40th plus ninth time, Happy Anniversary, Sweetheart! I can’t think of anything more mushy than anything I’ve said over the years. Yet, in each of the “plus” years, I realize how blessed I was to have you for … Continue reading
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Tagged anniversary, blessings, celebration, children, communication, DPchallenge, faith, family, friends, grace, grandchildren, Karen, laughter, life, love, marriage, Memories, relationships, things that matter, Thoughts, wife
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September 27
Some dates seem to have more significance than others. August 20 — my birthday. August 31 — the day I got married. November 20 — Karen’s birthday. March 25, April 12, May 19, November 4, November 8 — my children’s … Continue reading
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Tagged anniversary, conversation, DPchallenge, Faith, family, grief, Karen, life, love, Memories, relationships, wife
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It Never Gets Old — Happy Anniversary
Sometimes it seems like yesterday. Other times it seems like a lifetime ago. On this day 48 years ago, I watched in awe as this vision floated down the center aisle of mammoth Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in … Continue reading
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Tagged anniversary, celebration, DPchallenge, Faith, family, growing up, joy, Karen, life, love, marriage, Memories, relationships
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September 27
Some dates seem to have more significance than others. August 20 — my birthday. August 31 — the day I got married. November 20 — Karen’s birthday. March 25, April 12, May 19, November 4, November 8 — my children’s … Continue reading
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Tagged anniversary, DPchallenge, Faith, faith, family, Karen, Life, love, marriage, Memories, relationships, wife
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What Is Marriage?
I met some of my new neighbors here in Maine over the weekend. One of them noticed the vase of flowers I was lugging and my wedding ring and asked if my wife was with me. I said yes. She’s … Continue reading
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