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Before-After-Now ( Originally written in 2013 but revised and updated)
Before–After–Now Before. Life was simple–I live on the same road, in the same house that I grew up in. My parents live next door in the house that was my grandparent’s home. Just down the road a ways is … Continue reading
Why I do What I do
Here’s why….. I remember when the word was a death sentence. The minute it was spoken, or should I say whispered, the victim was basically buried. Their life may be prolonged for a while- but it was not something that … Continue reading
Doing As I Am Able
At some point during the night last night, someone made a donation to my Relay for Life fundraiser. Thank you, your compassion is showing, that you opened your heart and wallet to help. I wanted to share a bit more … Continue reading
I have moments ago joined our local Relay for Life event. Taking care of my folks I can’t do a lot, but I can join in for the one day event. I can also attempt to fundraise but more than … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, encouragement, family, healthy, life's journey, Uncategorized
Tagged cancer, Relay for Life, survivor
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September Twenty-eighth; When a Come Apart, is a Come Together
It happens. Life sometimes hands us stuff that sends us right to the edge of a come apart. I wrote a little about that yesterday, ‘come apart’ old time southern slang for losing your cool. There are obviously, some things … Continue reading
Posted in children, education, encouragement, family, inspiration, life's journey, Uncategorized
Tagged benefit, cancer, childhood cancer, compass, donations, event, Gladiator, Jeep show, Jeeps, Show and Shine benefit, survivor, warrior, Wranglers
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Day 205; Footnotes of A Big Deal For Me.
Have you ever wanted so badly to do something, but were afraid? The pesky what if’s running rampant in your mind. Making you physically ill, trembling badly and wanting only to turn and run. But when and if you do, … Continue reading
Posted in encouragement, faith, in honor, inspiration, life's journey, memories, Uncategorized
Tagged American Cancer Society, baby steps, courage, fear, fundraiser, Gaston College, in honor, in memory, Jeep, luminary, Relay for Life, survivor, walk
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Happy Birthday my Brother I Miss You
Today, my brother, is your birthday. Are birthdays celebrated in Heaven? Or do you celebrate your day of arrival home? Maybe both. I wonder, if you have any idea how badly you are missed? I know you would be so … Continue reading
Posted in faith, family, in honor, inspiration, life's journey, memories, Uncategorized
Tagged birthday, cancer, event, Heaven, loss, memory, Relay for Life, survivor
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Day102; Footnotes of a Good Day
I don’t know. This morning I either saw a ghost cat, yet one more cat among the many, or Mustard, the cat that has been missing for weeks, was in my back yard this morning. I really doubt that it … Continue reading
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Tagged brother, cancer, exercise, fight, good day, grief, loss, mountain hike, Relay for Life, survivor
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Day Nine, Footnotes of Lessons From Cancer
Earlier I mentioned lessons. Pondering on what we were being taught by the various things we endure. I wondered that thirteen years ago when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. When my fiftieth birthday was approaching I was being bugged … Continue reading
Baggin’ It; In Memory or In Honor of..
Have you ever attended a Relay for Life event? Arriving you see the signs, the banners announcing the event, staged at the entrance to the track. Your eyes scan the many tents that fill the area around the field. … Continue reading
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Tagged American Cancer Society, battle, cancer, cure, fighter, fundraisers, Luminary Bags, Relay for Life, survivor, treatments
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Words from The Dirt Road 