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In the Blink of an Eye — Inside the Beltway 3

Posted on January 13, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up … Galatians 6:9 Being in Washington gave us the opportunity to be with some powerful people, … Continue reading →

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Adieu Maine … For Now

Posted on January 2, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

It’s just about time to wrap up my latest respite in Maine. I accomplished most of what I wanted — nothing and not much. Seriously, I did accomplish just about everything I intended to accomplish. And I found out a … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Working Our Way Back 1

Posted on December 2, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

A good wife is the crown of her husband… Proverbs 12:4a The road back east stopped in Toledo and I believe it was a solid time of growth for both Mom and I. It could very well have gone the … Continue reading →

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Deja Vu

Posted on November 1, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

I always thought there was a connection between Karen and Sonni. There were so many instances where I couldn’t tell them apart if my eyes were shut. I have a story to share that I was going to include in … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Bacon

Posted on October 31, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

You read that right. This is the Five Minute Friday post which I usually do on Saturday. And the prompt is BACON. Hmm, strange prompt unless you’re familiar with this exercise when the reins were transferred from Lisa Jo Baker … Continue reading →

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Hugs for Sonni

Posted on October 25, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

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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In the Blink of an Eye — Ogdens What? … 4

Posted on October 21, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Wives, be subject to your husbands as you are to the Lord … Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her… Ephesians 5: 22, 25 To make a long story short, I … Continue reading →

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Life, Love and Even Death

Posted on October 8, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

For only the fourth time in my life, I am witnessing an actual death watch. It sucks and it’s four times too many. But the experience(s) are an opportunity to reflect on life, love and even death. First a caveat. … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Pennsylvania Avenue 4

Posted on September 23, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken… Proverbs 15:13 Like I said, Mom went through post-partum depression and ran herself ragged. Deanna was impossible and didn’t want to sleep anywhere except … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Celebrate

Posted on September 19, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Five Minute Friday time (on Saturday, of course). This week, however, I am going to suspend the rules. I’ll write around the prompt — CELEBRATE — but I know I know I’m not going to stick to five minutes. … Continue reading →

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