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In the Blink of an Eye … I Do 1

Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and clings to his wife, and they become one flesh… Genesis 2:24 Just a couple of prefaces to the big day. Friday was a runaround day, tying up loose ends. One … Continue reading

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In the Blink of an Eye — Prologue

As promised, today I’ll begin the weekly peek into the life Karen and I had. It’s her legacy. I hope you get the chance to know and love her as I did. After Karen died, I decided part of my … Continue reading

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In the Blink of an Eye

After Karen died, I decided part of my grief therapy would be writing a memoir — not my own, but of our life together. I gathered information from my recollections, her journals and other sources and spent the next six … Continue reading

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The Empty Tomb

I don’t usually re-post, but as we approach this Easter season, I thought it appropriate since there are a lot more followers than a year ago. So, for my new-found friends, this is for you. And for my regular readers, … Continue reading

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Live

I don’t usually make resolutions for the new year, but this year, my mantra is going to very simply … live. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve always believed in living life to the fullest, sometimes in unpredictable ways. In fact, … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Adore

For the last time this year, here’s another installment of Five Minute Friday. The group is taking a two week hiatus for the holidays, but Kate promises we’ll be back in action come the new year. The prompt this week … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday: Dear …

Since Kate has taken over Five Minute Friday (http://katemotaung.com/2014/12/04/five-minute-friday-dear-and-an-e-book-for-you/), the word prompts have tended to more … challenging. Instead of just a single word, they tend to make you think about how the word pairs with other thoughts. This week, … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Honey

From Your Husband with Love Sometimes I fuss (as you well know) And even cuss (not often though) Sometimes I preach but still it’s true My favorite speech is I LOVE YOU! It’s that time of the year … my … Continue reading

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RIP Rip

I spent the front part of last weekend in New Jersey … but it wasn’t a “fun” trip. I went to honor a friend and support his family. Ron Rippey died Aug. 26 at the age of 70 … an … Continue reading

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Happy Anniversary

What Is Marriage? Marriage is the beautiful blending Of two lives, two love and two hearts — It’s the wonderful, magical moment When a beautiful love story starts. Marriage is caring and sharing From the moment you first say, “I … Continue reading

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