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Hugs from an Angel
They say angels are all around us. Most of the time they don’t show themselves. But sometimes they take a human form, usually without the wings. There is no doubt in my mind I had a very special angel make … Continue reading
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Tagged angels, anniversay, appreciation, attitude, Blink of an Eye, communication, companionship, death, DP challenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, heaven, hugs, Karen, Laughter, life, love, Memories, relationships, Seasons, Sonni, women
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WWJD? WWYD?
Words shared this morning at Howland (ME) United Methodist Church. Morning Prayer: Lord, open our lips and our mouth will proclaim your praise. Blessed are You, Sovereign God, creator of all, to You be glory and praise forever. You founded … Continue reading
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Tagged attitude, blessings, DPchallenge, Faith, family, Friends, God, grace, heaven, hell, Jesus, life, love, observations, parable, Prayer, relationships, rich man and Lazarus, sermon, WWJD, wwyd
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Five Minute Friday — Goal
You know the drill. I’ll post, link at Kate’s place (fiveminutefriday.com/) and scan through the incredible work of my fellow writers. And, as I always say, you should try it as well — both writing and contributing or at least … Continue reading
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Tagged attitude, blessings, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, goals, God, growing up, heaven, life, love, relationships
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I Need a Hug … A Sonni Hug
Don’t ever doubt there are angels among us. I know that fact from personal experience. I’ve seen it all my life. I’ve had people pop into — and unfortunately — out of my life just when I needed an extra … Continue reading
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Tagged anniversary, appreciation, attitude, Blink of an Eye, communication, companionship, death, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, friends, God, heaven, Karen, laughter, life, love, Memories, relationships, Seasons, Sonni, women
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Tears on Earth … Joy in Heaven
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die … — Ecclesiates 3:1-2a August 20. November 20. August 31. March 25, April 12, … Continue reading
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Tagged anniversary, Blink of an Eye, celebration, children, communication, companionship, death, decisions, DPchallenge, faith, family, friends, God, grandchildren, grief, heaven, Heaven Shining Through, Karen, life, love, Maine, marriage, Memories, relationships, wife, writing
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Five Minute Friday — Include
You know the drill. I’ll post this Five Minute Friday contribution, link at Kate’s place on Facebook at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com and scan through the incredible work of my fellow writers. As I always say, you should try it as well — … Continue reading
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Tagged celebration, communication, companionship, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, entertainment, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, God, heaven, include, life, love, Memories, observations, relationships, songs, support, Thoughts
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Celebration of Life
I attended a Celebration of Life for Arlene Richardson this morning. I didn’t know Mrs. Richardson; I attended in deference to a close church friend. Mrs. Richardson was her mother. It was my first in Maine, but certainly not the … Continue reading
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Tagged celebration, children, comfort, death, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, friends, funeral, God, grace, grandchildren, grief, heaven, joy, life, love, Memories, peace, relationships, sadness, support
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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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WWJD? WWYD?
Following the tradition of posting my homilies, here is what I shared this morning at Dover-Foxcroft (ME) United Methodist Church. I’ll be filling in again Aug. 27 … so please keep me in your prayers. May these words of my … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, Dover-Foxcroft UMC, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, friends, God, Hades, heaven, life, love, Prayer, relationships, sermon, WWJD
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The Light 