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Oh Christmas Tree
My son prefers that holidays each have their time. Due to that, I do not decorate for Christmas until after Thanksgiving. I could if I chose, but it seems a small thing to wait. With Thanksgiving long over with, I … Continue reading
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Tagged artificial tree, Christmas, Christmas mood, feelings, frustrations, lessons
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Yes, I am Ignoring You, but I Don’t Like it Either
I really do not like ignoring people, but I do it anyway at times. Well men, I ignore certain men. Long before my husband passed away, he would at random moments tell me that he knew he was going to … Continue reading
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Tagged lessons, personal growth, relationship, responsibility, solitary, solitude
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Time Limits
I reconnected with a long time friend last night. Our conversation has me thinking hard even as my heart weeps on the news I was given. Another long time friend is in a bad way and unless God intervenes, their … Continue reading
Lessons I am Being Taught
Our testing is ongoing. I do recognize the fact I am being taught and tested. Life and the struggles that come with it are like the fire that purifies precious metals. It isn’t meant to be easy, as easy lessons … Continue reading
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Tagged God is always with me, lessons, removing the chaff, sojourner, teaching moments
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In The End, It Was Worth It
Muzzled. Both of my dogs were due for their heart worms tests and vaccinations. I had scheduled them for last week but due to my Jeep acting out I postponed that until today. I needed my son to be there … Continue reading
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Tagged dogs, lessons, life's journey, muzzle, vaccinations, veterinarian
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What Dances in Your Potato Salad
I share this story from time to time. I can’t recall now how long ago it has been, but I’ll guess nearly ten since my husband has been gone over five years. It still makes me smile. This is … Continue reading
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Tagged grief, healing through grief, laughter, lessons, memories, remembering
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Wishing You
Today is your birthday. I wish we could celebrate, but we can’t. You left us a couple years ago for your Heavenly home. But there is no way that we cannot, will not remember you my brother. I miss you, … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, birthday, brother, childhood adventures, family, greater treasures, in honor, lessons, memories
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Just a Little Adventure (Part Two)
When my son told me we were once again going to Pigeon Forge, I hoped to check off a few items on that proverbial bucket list. But, would I actually go through with those plans? When we got up on … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, bucket list item checked, facing fears, lessons, mountain coaster, outside the box, trip, vacation
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Lessons Learned at the Race Track, Part One
My son took me to the Xfiniti race at Charlotte (NC) yesterday. This was my delayed Mother’s Day gift. Originally we had planned on going to the Darlington (SC) race that took place on Mother’s Day but my own mother’s … Continue reading
Words from The Dirt Road 