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a simple act of kindness

It's no secret that my passion lies in working with kids... I want to be the voice for kids.  I want to minister to kids so they can feel loved.  I want to help kids love Jesus.  Well, my dad has a different passion... his heart is for the elderly.  Awhile back, my dad told… Continue reading a simple act of kindness

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Christmas and Family Dysfunction…

I like to feel warm & fuzzy on Christmas...  who doesn't?  If you've watched a lot of TV Christmas specials growing up, then we all dream of this perfect Christmas that makes us feel all warm & fuzzy!  Perhaps this is why one of my favorite Christmas special is The Christmas Story... because it makes… Continue reading Christmas and Family Dysfunction…

christian life · family · my journey

indebted…

I am ridiculously blessed... I have been a recipient of unimaginable kindness and generosity of family and friends throughout my life... I thought about writing them all down, but it would literally take me days, but here are few to give you an idea: My grandparents along with my aunts & uncles took me in… Continue reading indebted…

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I Will Rise

"I Will Rise" by Chris Tomlin There's a peace I've come to know Though my heart and flesh may fail There's an anchor for my soul I can say "It is well" Jesus has overcome And the grave is overwhelmed The victory is won He is risen from the dead [Chorus:] And I will rise… Continue reading I Will Rise

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12 years ago today…

As the kid who grew up without a mom, I always prided in the fact that all four of my grandparents were living and loving!  I had great relationships with all of them, and that somehow seemed to ease the pain.  When my friends talked about how they only had 1 or 2 living grandparents… Continue reading 12 years ago today…