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Quite Comfort

It was all too much. Another semester, no progress on my dissertation, three jobs, endless exams to grade, and my only son had forgotten my birthday — again. I curled on the couch and cried fat, self-absorbed tears. When nothing … Continue reading

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If Only

As we exited the parking lot, my husband slowed the car to wait for a young woman riding her bike. When Tom nodded to indicate she could go first, she smiled, waved, and rode on. Moments later, the driver from … Continue reading

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The ASK

I ask for what I need when I’m overwhelmed. I’m always relived and pleasantly surprised by the help I can receive if I just ask Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real … Continue reading

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The Crisis of Faith

Marc recalls a moment from his childhood when his father called the family together. Their car had broken down, and the family would run out of money by the end of the month. Marc’s dad paused and prayed. Then he … Continue reading

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The Help

Never do anything for yourself that others can do for you. Agatha Christie   Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new … Continue reading

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