Lessons

Lessons

My youngest daughter, who is now 14, recently went to a gathering with her friends at an indoor trampoline park.  Unfortunately, she bounced wrong, fell, and landed on her ankle, which is now fractured, and her leg is in a cast.  The worst part about all of that is that...

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Anchored

Anchored

Boating is a big deal for many here in Florida.  Our Islands are the perfect place for boating since you can access the water from the gulf, bay, and canals.  Anyone familiar with boating knows a thing or two about an anchor.   An anchor is to keep a vessel...

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Shine

Shine

When I was growing up, my parents were very active in their Church, from singing in the choir to being on many committees.  My siblings and I attended the kids Sunday school and also went off to camp for a week in summer.  As I grew older, I was involved...

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Tears

Tears

I was recently reminded of how essential it is for us to cry now and then. A dear friend of mine had been dealing with personal things and, unfortunately, kept things inside for quite some time.  Instead of talking them out with friends or family, she instead held her emotions...

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Love Is

Love Is

Years ago, when my daughters were just toddlers, I had a favorite book that I would read to them called “What Is Love."  I got it from my parents, who received it from my cousin who’s daughter is an artist and was the illustrator for this book.  Valentines week is...

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