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A Bear Made With Love

Elizabeth, a handmade teddy bear lovingly sewn by my great-grandmother. I was only 2 when I got it as a Christmas gift, so I don’t remember receiving it, but there are pictures of me holding her after I opened the … Continue reading

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Imperfect Relative

I envy those people. To be able to tell my brother again that I love him just once more, even when we disagreed, even when we disappointed each other, even when we had each other’s disapproval.  I’m not sure who … Continue reading

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My Father’s Many Lessons

It was a Wednesday night around dinnertime when the phone rang. It was my father, Leo. Without any prelude, he said, “I am sorry for anything I might have done.” I said, “It’s OK.” Then we talked about the weather, … Continue reading

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Thank you

Where would you be without Jesus? How can you be His hands and feet in for someone in need? Thank you, Jesus for coming to rescue me. Help me join in Your search- and -rescue mission and to share. Your … Continue reading

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We Are What We Eat

When is food ever just food? My answer: never. No matter what you are eating, there is always something else … there. The people who grew it or made it. The memories you have from your past, the hopes for … Continue reading

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